Basslines For An Endless Summer
Intermediate
Saturday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
A little bit of soul, a little bit of surf pack your bathing suit.
Bass Guitar Classes
Learn to hold down the bottom end.
Our group classes focus specifically on the fretted electric bass - a perfect place to comfortably gather crucial basic skills. Beginners can jump right in at level one. During the course of your study, one can expect to cover fundamentals like tone, rhythm, theory and groove. Learn to be able to add a solid bottom to a wide variety of musical styles from blues and bluegrass to rock and pop.
Bass Groove Lab
Intermediate
Monday with Harlan Terson
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $152 ($142 members)
An hour long lab to make you “badder”
Bass Guitar 1
Beginner
Sunday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
4 strings that hold everything together.
Crash Bass for Guitarists
Beginner
Monday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
A course designed for those who already play another stringed instrument.
Bass Guitar 2
Beginner
Sunday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Bass is the glue of ensemble music.
Bass Guitar 3
Intermediate
Sunday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Begin to apply general music theory and expand your techniques and vocabulary.
Learn Classic Soul Bass Lines
Intermediate
Many of our Bass classes rotate through the year. If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Bass Guitar 4
Advanced
This class is offered in rotation thru the year. If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Playing Reggae Bass
Advanced
Saturday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Examine the stylistic subsets of this essential music.
Learn Classic Rock Bass Lines
Intermediate
Many of our Bass classes rotate through the year. If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Private Lesson Options
Our private lessons like our group classes run in 8-week sessions, however, you can begin private lessons during any week in the session. Please call our customer service folks at 773.728.6000 to register as private lesson availability is based upon individual teacher schedules.
Lessons are scheduled weekly, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and are available every day of the week at our Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Our experienced and professional faculty will work with you to develop an individualized program that helps you achieve your musical goals.
Stop in at either location or call the front desk at 773.728.6000 to register.
8-week Session Prices
$288 for 30 minutes ($278 for members)
$416 for 45 minutes ($401 for members)
$536 for 60 minutes ($516 for members)
Session & Registration Dates
8-week lessons: 04/30/2018 – 06/24/2018
Monday 03/26/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/09/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/11/18: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/25/2018 – 08/19/2018
Monday 05/21/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/04/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/06/18: Open registration
Teachers
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
John Abbey »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Guitar
Al Ehrich »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello, Dance & Movement - Qi Gong
Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Harlan Terson »
Bass Guitar, Guitar
Jon Wall »
Guitar, Ensembles, Bass
