Bass Guitar

Most people don’t realize how important the bass guitar is to a band or ensemble until they try to jam without a bass player. The truth is that a bassist controls the entire harmony of a song, and she is also responsible for holding down the groove. As a member of the rhythm section of a band, she is the critical bridge between the drummer and the melodic section of a band.

Whether played finger style or with a pick, the bass guitar is an indispensable element of virtually all styles of popular music, from jazz, to funk, to rock, and everything in between.

Bass players are a rare commodity. Learning the instrument is a surefire way to get invited to many jam sessions across all genres of music.