What is Jazz Bass Academy

Jazz Bass Academy is an educational platform created by NYC based jazz bassist and arranger Gianluca Renzi to support all bassists in their musical journey to become great artists and performers. It's finally time to became the great bassist you always dreamed to be with the help and expertise of an internationally renown bassist and arranger who has performed all over the world in the most known jazz festivals, concert venues and jazz clubs.Either you play double bass or bass guitar, joining the JBA will give you access to all the knowledge you need to boost your playing skills and to unlock your potential. Stop playing scales or studying patterns without any musical direction and start learning how to really improvise your bass lines and use them effectively in multiple musical styles.Jazz Bass Academy is accessible to everyone, amateur, professionals, and anything in between, regardless of the level of proficiency, time and budget available to study music.

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PRACTICE ROOM: Beginners-Intermediate

This plan is designed for beginners and intermediate bassists who look for a better understanding of the composing process behind bass lines and bass solos. With $9.99 you access all the video lessons already released and weekly new video lessons. The lessons are progressive, starting from simple jazz comping and improvising to articulated lines developed on standards of the jazz repertoire. Every video lesson is completed with a full transcription and assignments to do at your own pace. All the examples can be played on both upright bass and electric bass. There is also a 10% discount code for you to use on the Jazz Bass Academy website.

PLAY ALONG: Intermediate-Advanced

All play along videos include a dedicated 10/15 minutes video lesson on harmonic and melodic analysis! With $15.99/month you can access to all the video already released and weekly new videos. This plan is designed for upright and electric bass players who prefer to learn the jazz language directly from playing, which in my opinion is a great way to learn this music. All the videos feature my bass lines an solos played on a selection of the most played standards and originals of the jazz repertoire. Every video is completed with a full transcription, a slow-down version to practice with if you are not familiar with music reading and a video lesson on harmonic analysis explaining the musical content used. There is also a 15% discount code for you to use on the Jazz Bass Academy website. 

PERSONAL STUDIO: All Levels

Perfect alternative to private lessons to work on at your own time! Double bass or bass guitar players welcome. With $89.99/month you get weekly personalized video lessons and unlimited guidance regarding everything about jazz bass playing, classical training, composing, arranging and more. This plan is designed for bassists who prefer to study at their own time with personalized content and seek an alternative to the traditional private lessons. With the personal studio, you will upload a video every week for me to check on your progress and prepare for your next lesson. Additionally, you can propose topics of your interest for me to include in your study plan. All the video lessons are up to 15 minutes long and available to watch at any time on a your personal page. No time to upload your video? You will get a new lesson anyway! There is also a20% discount code for you to use on the Jazz Bass Academy website. * Limited availability

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