JAZZ BASS ACADEMY

by New York City bassist Gianluca Renzi

Learn jazz on double bass and bass guitar while mastering the repertoire and the compositional process behind great walking bass lines and solos

Educational Offering

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Zoom Lesson Packages

60-minute Zoom lessons for upright or electric bass. Choose a package of 1, 2, or 4 lessons and schedule them according to your availability

Monthly plans for any skill level

Three monthly jazz bass plans for all skill levels. Learn jazz on double bass and bass guitar with approaches that suit your goals

Play Along single videos

Download Play Along videos with my bass lines and solos on classic jazz tunes. Lesson and transcription included for easy practice

Ask Me Anything 

Get a personalized video lesson tailored to your questions. Upload a video and receive your lesson within 48 hours.

Gianluca Renzi at the Blue Note NYC

What is Jazz Bass Academy

Jazz Bass Academy is an educational platform founded by NYC-based jazz bassist and arranger Gianluca Renzi, designed to support bassists at every stage of their musical journey and help them become great artists and performers. [Learn more]

It’s time to become the bassist you’ve always dreamed of being, guided by an internationally renowned musician who has performed at major jazz festivals, concert venues, and clubs worldwide.

Whether you play double bass or bass guitar, joining JBA gives you access to the knowledge and tools needed to elevate your playing, unlock your potential, and start creating meaningful improvisations instead of just practicing scales or patterns without direction.

Jazz Bass Academy is open to everyone—amateurs, professionals, and all levels in between—regardless of your experience, time, or budget. Welcome to JBA!

Get started with JBA

PRACTICE ROOM monthly plan - $9.99/month
This plan is designed for beginner and intermediate bassists looking to build a strong foundations and understand how great bass lines are created. This plan introduces the compositional thinking behind effective jazz bass lines and solos. Starting from the fundamentals, students learn how to navigate chords, chord progressions, and jazz tunes through a structured series of progressive video lessons. Instant access all videos and new weekly drops.

Focus on:  
Core bass technique and sound, Understanding chords and harmonic function, Playing on chord progressions and standard forms, Constructing walking bass lines, Introductory solo concepts, Applying concepts directly to jazz standards

Format:  
Progressive, step-by-step video lessons, Clear practice guidance and musical examples

Best for: 
Beginner to intermediate players who want a solid, musical foundation and a clear path into jazz bass playing.


PERSONAL STUDIO monthly plan - $89.99/month
Individual guidance tailored to your goals, schedule, and level. A perfect alternative to traditional private lessons, designed to fit your schedule. This plan offers weekly personalized lessons designed specifically for your needs. Each week, you receive a custom video lesson you can watch on your own time, along with targeted assignments. You can upload your own practice and performance videos weekly and receive detailed feedback and answers to your questions.

You will receive:
Weekly personalized video lessons, Customized assignments based on your level and goals, Detailed feedback on uploaded practice and performance videos, Ongoing guidance and answers to your questions, A flexible structure that fits your schedule

Format:
Weekly video lessons, Weekly student video uploads and instructor feedback

Best for:
Players at any level looking for a highly personalized, flexible alternative to traditional in-person lessons.


ZOOM LESSON PACKAGES $100-260
Unlock your full bass potential with personalized 60-minute online lessons — for upright or electric bass.
Pick a single session or a package of 2 or 4 lessons — flexible to fit your schedule. Packages are designed to be completed within 4 weeks, keeping your progress focused and consistent.

Learn everything you need to know about jazz bass, technique, and improvisation to classical fundamentals, composition, arranging, and orchestration. Each lesson is fully tailored to your level, your goals, and your musical voice.



PLAY ALONG monthly plan - $15.99/month (video lesson included)
Develop jazz language through playing essential jazz repertoire, understanding harmonic analysis, and real musical application of jazz composing tools. Students play along with bass lines and solos on the must-know tunes of the jazz tradition, and study with a dedicated lesson integrated into each video. A slow practice take is also provided to progressively assimilate the language and to make all videos accessible for everyone. No music reading skills required and instant access all videos and new weekly drops

Focus on:
Essential jazz standards and forms, Jazz bass language and vocabulary, Walking bass lines and solo concepts on repertoire, Play-along with bass lines and solos, Harmonic analysis lesson dedicated to each tune, Understanding form, function, and stylistic context

Format:
Repertoire-based play-along videos, Dedicate harmonic analysis lesson included, Slow practice take

Best for:
Intermediate to advanced players who want to expand their repertoire, deepen harmonic understanding, and internalize authentic jazz language.


PERSONAL STUDIO monthly plan - $89.99/month
Individual guidance tailored to your goals, schedule, and level. A perfect alternative to traditional private lessons, designed to fit your schedule. This plan offers weekly personalized lessons designed specifically for your needs. Each week, you receive a custom video lesson you can watch on your own time, along with targeted assignments. You can upload your own practice and performance videos weekly and receive detailed feedback and answers to your questions.

You will receive:
Weekly personalized video lessons, Customized assignments based on your level and goals, Detailed feedback on uploaded practice and performance videos, Ongoing guidance and answers to your questions, A flexible structure that fits your schedule

Format:
Weekly video lessons, Weekly student video uploads and instructor feedback

Best for:
Players at any level looking for a highly personalized, flexible alternative to traditional in-person lessons.


ZOOM LESSON PACKAGES $100-260
Unlock your full bass potential with personalized 60-minute online lessons — for upright or electric bass.
Pick a single session or a package of 2 or 4 lessons — flexible to fit your schedule. Packages are designed to be completed within 4 weeks, keeping your progress focused and consistent.

Learn everything you need to know about jazz bass, technique, and improvisation to classical fundamentals, composition, arranging, and orchestration. Each lesson is fully tailored to your level, your goals, and your musical voice.

ZOOM LESSON PACKAGES - $100-260
Unlock your full bass potential with personalized 60-minute online lessons — for upright or electric bass.
Pick a single session or a package of 2 or 4 lessons — flexible to fit your schedule. Packages are designed to be completed within 4 weeks, keeping your progress focused and consistent.

Learn everything you need to know about jazz bass, technique, and improvisation to classical fundamentals, composition, arranging, and orchestration. Each lesson is fully tailored to your level, your goals, and your musical voice.


PERSONAL STUDIO monthly plan - $89.99/month
Individual guidance tailored to your goals, schedule, and level. A perfect alternative to traditional private lessons, designed to fit your schedule. This plan offers weekly personalized lessons designed specifically for your needs. Each week, you receive a custom video lesson you can watch on your own time, along with targeted assignments. You can upload your own practice and performance videos weekly and receive detailed feedback and answers to your questions.

You will receive:
Weekly personalized video lessons, Customized assignments based on your level and goals, Detailed feedback on uploaded practice and performance videos, Ongoing guidance and answers to your questions, A flexible structure that fits your schedule

Format: 
Weekly video lessons, Weekly student video uploads and instructor feedback

Best for: 
Players at any level looking for a highly personalized, flexible alternative to traditional in-person lessons.

ASK ME ANYTHING - $24.99
Try a one-time “Personal Studio” session with no subscription. Upload a video (up to 5 minutes), ask anything, and receive a 15-minute personalized downloadable lesson with guidance, examples, and assignments—book anytime!


PLAY ALONG SINGLE VIDEOS - $5.99
Single “Play Along” experience with my bass lines and solos on a curated selection of well-known jazz standards. Each video includes a full transcription, a slow-down version for easier practice, and a lesson explaining the musical content. No subscription required.

Monthly subcription plans

PRACTICE ROOM (beginners)

Learn step by step how to create and develop your own bass lines and solos. Start from the basics and play well-known jazz tunes using melodic approaches and harmonic substitutions. Each lesson features clear, detailed examples. New lessons are added weekly, with over 90 lessons already available.

$9.99/Month

PLAY ALONG (intermediate/advanced)

Learn from my bass lines and solos on the essential jazz repertoire and understand the real-time composing process with lessons included in each video. Every release also includes a full transcription and a slow-down practice version. No music reading required. New videos released weekly, with over 85 already available.

$15.99/Month

PERSONAL STUDIO (all levels)

A more efficient and flexible alternative to traditional private lessons. Receive weekly personalized lessons you can watch anytime, created just for you. Upload your videos each week with assignments and questions, and get unlimited support via message. Personal Studio gives you total flexibility and direct access to a NYC professional bassist.

$89.99/month

Lesson packs and downloadable lessons

Zoom Lessons
All skill levels

Single lessons or convenient packages of 2–4 lessons per month. 60-minute Zoom or live individual sessions for upright bass, bass guitar, jazz improvisation, and arranging. Schedule lessons based on your availability. Packages of 2 and 4 lessons are designed to be completed within 4 weeks. Learn jazz bass, classical playing, composing, arranging, orchestration, and much more. Book your lessons today!

$100-$260

Ask Me Anything
All skill levels

Try a one-time “Personal Studio” session! Upload a video (up to 5 minutes), ask anything, or play something for me. I’ll review it and send a 15-minute downloadable lesson with answers, examples, and assignments. Book anytime—no subscription needed. For regular weekly lessons and a more structured study program, check out the Personal Studio monthly plan.

$24.99

Play along single videos

Play Along Videos
Intermediate/Advanced

Single Play Along experience featuring my bass lines and solos on a curated selection of popular jazz standards and originals. Each video includes a full transcription, a slow-down version for practice, and a lesson explaining the musical content.

$5.99

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