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About Ross
Ross Sandlin is a bass instructor serving Atlanta and online students, specializing in helping beginner, adult beginner, and intermediate bass players develop strong musical foundations, groove, and creative independence. With over six years of teaching experience and more than a decade of professional performance work, Ross brings both real-world musicianship and structured educational methods to every lesson.
Ross previously served as Musical Director and Lead Teacher at Colorado AMP, a nonprofit after-school and summer music program, where he helped students develop performance skills, music literacy, and collaborative band experience. His professional background includes gospel worship bands, cocktail and private performances, studio sessions for composers, and collaborations with hip-hop and EDM producers, giving students exposure to a wide range of modern musical styles.
Drawing from studies in performance and composition at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, as well as mentorship experiences such as Victor Wooten’s Music and Nature Camp, Ross’s teaching emphasizes groove, diatonic harmony, musical analysis, and creativity. His approach focuses on helping students move beyond memorizing tabs to truly understanding how music works, enabling them to read chord charts, learn songs independently, write original ideas, and confidently perform in real musical settings.
Ross teaches jazz, world music, hip-hop, funk, and alternative R&B styles, and works especially well with adult hobbyists, serious students, and musicians seeking deeper musical understanding. His mission is simple: teach the fundamentals that empower students to play the music that lives within them.
Why Choose Ross?
Personalized Lessons
Beginner Lessons that feel fun!
Learn How To Play Your Own Ideas
Use Custom Backing Tracks to learn how to play and write your own ideas.
Real Musical Progress
Learn how and why music actually works.
“Ross is capable of providing a solid foundation, excellent skill-building, and sheer joy for music to whomever is fortunate enough to experience his teaching”
— Pattie K.
“My son loves playing the bass because of Ross’ instruction. He is flexible and consistent in providing me feedback on my son’s progress. Highly recommend Ross!”
— Natalie B.
Free Bass Resources & Events
Free backing tracks, printable worksheets, and invites to live virtual events.
🎵 Free Backing Tracks
Practice with high-quality tracks designed to improve groove, timing, and musical confidence.
📄 New Worksheets
Get printable exercises that break down scales, patterns, and fretboard understanding step by step.
🎥 Live Virtual Events
Be invited to live workshops, Q&As, and group sessions you won’t find on the public site.