Created by NYC Jazz Bassist, Arranger & Educator Gianluca Renzi
Jazz Bass Academy offers structured online bass lessons for players of all skill levels through progressive membership plans updated weekly. Built around real standards, walking bass lines development, jazz harmony, and authentic improvisation, each plan guides you step by step — not through random videos, but through a clear and connected path. Designed for both upright and electric bass players, the ever-growing library provides continuous access to focused and practical jazz bass study.
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Learn step by step how to create your own bass lines and simple solos. Start with the fundamentals and apply clear melodic ideas and basic harmonic concepts to well-known jazz tunes. Each lesson includes easy-to-follow examples you can practice right away. With over 90 lessons available and new content added regularly, you’ll build confidence, strong time feel, and a solid foundation at your own pace.
$9.99/Month
An advanced Play-Along experience featuring my original bass lines and improvised solos on a curated selection of essential jazz standards and original compositions. Each session includes a complete transcription, a slow-tempo practice version for detailed study, and an in-depth lesson analyzing the harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic concepts behind the performance. With over 85 lessons available and new content added regularly, you’ll steadily build jazz language and repertoire through consistent weekly progression.
$15.99/Month
Engage in a fully personalized weekly study program tailored to your individual goals and musical development. Each week, you receive a custom video lesson designed specifically for your needs, complete with focused assignments and practical applications. Submit your practice videos for detailed feedback, corrections, and direct answers to your questions. This flexible and highly efficient format offers a structured alternative to traditional private lessons while allowing you to progress at your own pace.
$89.99/month
Choose single lessons or convenient packages of 2 or 4 sessions per month. Each 60-minute lesson is held live via Zoom or in person and is tailored to upright bass or bass guitar, jazz improvisation, arranging, and instrumental technique. Schedule sessions based on your availability, with 2- and 4-lesson packages designed to be completed within four weeks for consistent progress.
$100-$260
Try a one-time Personal Studio session. Upload a video (up to 5 minutes), ask specific questions, or submit a performance for review. You’ll receive a personalized 15-minute downloadable video lesson with detailed feedback, practical examples, and targeted assignments. Book anytime — no subscription required. For ongoing weekly guidance and a structured study path, explore the Personal Studio monthly plan.
$24.99
A single Play-Along experience featuring my original bass lines and improvised solos on a curated selection of essential jazz standards and original compositions. Each session includes a complete transcription, a slow-tempo practice version for detailed study, and an in-depth lesson analyzing the harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic concepts behind the performance. For ongoing weekly videos and a structured study path, explore the Play Along monthly plan.
$5.99
Ready to start? Jazz Bass Academy offers structured online jazz bass lessons for upright and electric bass players, covering walking bass lines, jazz bass improvisation, jazz harmony for bass, harmonic rhythm, and essential jazz standards.
From beginner jazz bass lessons to advanced jazz bass techniques, these progressive membership plans function like a complete jazz bass course, with weekly updated lessons and guided play-along classes designed to build real musical skill.
If you’re searching for clear, practical jazz bass classes with professional guidance, this is your step-by-step path.
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