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Lessons from a team of world-class instructors that you won’t find anywhere else: including Gary Willis, Sean Hurley, Rufus Philpot, Steve Jenkins, and Rich Brown. So if you want to learn how to play like a pro — from the pros themselves — then ScottsBassLessons is the place for you. Thriving Community

The Campus is our community forum here within ScottsBassLessons that’s going to connect you with thousands of other bass students just like you.

What is the Scott’s Bass Lessons (SBL) Academy? SBL is the fastest and most fun way to level up your bass play. We bring you the world’s greatest instructors and guide you step-by-step along your journey.

01 The repeatable, “plug and play” system I use to learn any song on the fretboard.. 02 My simple method to determine which scale to play over any chord.. 03 The exact three fingerings to practice for each chord type that will help you demystify the fingerboard.. 04 The ONLY 12 shapes you need to play the main chord types anywhere on the fretboard, so you're not stuck memorizing …

Look, I’m just gonna cut straight to the chase as I know you’re busy… I have a massive announcement to share with you today that has the potential to completely change the way you study the bass — forever.. It’s going to allow you to see exponential progress from the limited time you have to spend in the practice shed.. And best of all, because you’re an SBL Member, I’m …

01 The simple exercise you can use memorise the notes of the fretboard easily.. 02 The 4 different chord types every bass player needs to know.. 03 The most important scale you’ll ever learn.. 04 How to learn all of the modes - with just one pattern.