Each month students are invited to participate in one of our “Bass Battles” to assist in their online bass lessons. This includes recording and posting a performance video of their playing along to a custom backing track. These assignments help students to improve their bass technique and is an essential part of our virtual music instruction.

November Bass Battle

We have a beat produced by the Denver artist Niko Suave Music for the November edition of the monthly bass battle. This jazz influenced hip hop beat blends soothing piano samples and hard driving drums. It is also in a fairly uncommon key, E flat minor, which allows students to work outside their comfort zone. On your bass line writing journey start by connecting to the groove and then work on outlining the chords. Then, if you still need help, contact Teacher Ross for further guidance!

Original beat by Niko Suave Music. Used with permission for the purpose of improving bass technique.

October Bass Battle

October's Bass Battle backing track is an RNB/Neosoul beat. It features samples from ‪@DreaminColorBeats889‬ . Post your best bass lines, solos, melodies or even lyrics and be sure to tag us!

Custom backing tracks for virtual bass lessons.

September Bass Battle

The Andalusian Cadence is a very popular and common chord progression. It’s often categorized as a flamenco guitar chord progression but it’s used in many musical genres such as rock, pop, classical music, and jazz.

Custom backing tracks for virtual bass lessons.

RNB Bass Battle

For August the bass battle is an RnB/Lofi backing track. It features keyboard samples from jloops_.

Custom backing tracks for virtual bass lessons.

Community Member Submission

Student Submission

Student Submission

Bossa Nova Bass Battle

In July of 2024, our studio began offering the monthly Bass Battle. Here are the submissions from our students demonstrating their work.

Winning Student Submission

Student Submission

Custom backing tracks for virtual bass lessons.