Crash Bass for Guitarists
Beginner
Saturday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
A course designed for those who already play another stringed instrument.
Bass Guitar Classes
Classes will meet ONLINE this session
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.
Basslines From The Wrecking Crew
Intermediate
Monday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $$206 ($186 members)
A little bit of soul, a little bit of surf pack your bathing suit.
Blues Bass Techniques & Forms
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 · $206 ($186 members)
Walking Bass Groove Lab
Intermediate
Monday with Harlan Terson
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $160 ($140 members)
An hour long lab to make you “badder”
Playing Reggae Bass
Advanced
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 3
Intermediate
Sunday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Begin to apply general music theory and expand your techniques and vocabulary.
Bass Guitar 1
Beginner
Sunday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
4 strings that hold everything together.
Bass Guitar 2
Beginner
Sunday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Bass is the glue of ensemble music.
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
Wednesday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Round out your study with bass line construction in jazz, pop, latin and other genres.
Blues Bass Repertoire
Intermediate
Saturday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Build your song bag with one of the mainstays of the Chicago Blues scene
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 · $206 ($186 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
$296 for 30 minutes ($286 for members)
$424 for 45 minutes ($409 for members)
$544 for 60 minutes ($524 for members)
Session & Registration Dates
8-week lessons: 03/01/2021 – 04/25/2021
Monday 01/25/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/08/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/10/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 04/26/2021 – 06/20/2021
Monday 05/17/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 05/24/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/02/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/21/2021 – 08/15/2021
Monday 05/17/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 05/31/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/02/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 08/30/2021 – 10/24/2021
Monday 07/12/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/26/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/28/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/25/2021 – 12/19/2021
Monday 09/20/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/04/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/06/21: 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
Kelsey Georgesen »
Piano, Guitar, Bass
Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele, Mandolin
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Harlan Terson »
Bass Guitar, Guitar
Jon Wall »
Guitar, Ensembles, Bass
