Online Bass Lessons for Groove, Songs, and Confidence

Bass is the instrument that makes the whole band, or the whole track, feel better. Online, we learn it through rhythm, groove, songs, and simple lines.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 11 Google reviews · Former Guitar Center instructor (2017-2024) · BA Music, UIUC · 22+ years playing piano

Kids and adults Beginner friendly $40 / 30 min $60 / hour

$20 for 30 min, credited toward your first month · in person in LA or online

Online bass lessons with Thaddeus Arndt

How lessons work

We start with easy bass lines and songs. Timing, technique, ear training, and theory get built around music you can actually use.

Online setup

A phone, laptop, or tablet works. What matters is that I can hear the bass clearly and see both hands well enough to fix technique.

Best fit

Beginners, guitarists switching over, kids who want a band instrument, and adults who want better groove all do well online.

  • We start with music you can actually hear and use
  • Technique gets built around what you want to play
  • You leave every lesson knowing what's next
  • The intro is where we pick your path

Choose the path that matches your goal.

Beginner Groove

Lines that lock in with the beat.

Songs First

Songs that make timing and technique stick.

From Guitar to Bass

What makes bass its own job in the band.

Online bass styles students often ask about

I like starting with a groove the student already knows. Then timing, the fretboard, and theory get built around that.

Dua Lipa

Pop bass lines where rhythm and repetition feel good.

Khruangbin

Melodic groove, space, and pocket.

Flea

Energy, confidence, and a lot of rhythmic personality.

Joe Dart

Modern funk groove with clean, tight rhythm.

Common questions

Can bass be a first instrument?

Yes. Bass is a great first instrument for anyone who connects with rhythm and groove.

Do I need an amp for online lessons?

An amp helps. We can start with any setup that lets the bass be heard clearly.

Do you teach kids bass online?

Yes, if the instrument size, the setup, and the attention span fit the kid.

Start With the $20 Intro Lesson

Book it and we'll meet at my Los Angeles studio or on Zoom. Just tell me which when you book. We talk about what you want, pick a lesson path, and you leave knowing what to do next. The intro is credited toward your first month.

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