All of the ways to learn bass with Ryan

  • Private Lessons with Ryan Madora

    Private Lessons

    Learn one-on-one via Skype. Visit her lessons page to learn more about pricing and policy. Yes, she is accepting new students!

  • Ryan Madora Bass Courses

    Courses

    Deep dive and learn at your own pace with Ryan’s expertly crafted courses. These are full video courses with jam tracks, tab/notation, and exclusive interviews.

  • Bass Masterclasses with Ryan Madora

    Masterclasses

    Offered in the spring and fall, these are topic-driven group classes via Zoom. They usually run ninety minutes and allow for student Q&A. Tickets available in the online store.

  • Ryan Madora YouTube Channel

    YouTube Channel

    Subscribe to Ryan’s YouTube Channel for free lessons galore. Accompanying assets (tab, notation, backing tracks, etc.) are available by supporting her Patreon page.

  • Beginner Improvisation for Bass Players - Ryan Madora

    Beginner Improvisation

    Learn the basics of improvisation with her Beginner Improvisation series. This includes PDFs with musical musings, Tab/Notation, and backing tracks. Available in the online store.

  • 12-Bar Blues Survivor Pack

    12 Bar Blues Survival Pack

    Learn everything you need to start your blues journey. Crafted for bass players and drummers, this includes PDFs with musical musings, Tab/Notation, and backing tracks. Available in the online store.

Bass Courses

The ultimate way to transfer your knowledge of guitar to bass! This course is specifically designed to take you through the basics of technique, gear, and the mindset of a bass player. We’ll focus on blues, rock, and funk so that you can confidently step into any jam session or add bass to your own tracks.

This course features over 6 hours of video lessons, backing tracks, PDFs and exclusive interviews. Designed for the beginner to intermediate player (and not just for guitarists).

The Guitarist’s Guide To Bass

Truefire Course: Bass Cafe “Foundations”

The perfect course for the beginner to intermediate bass player. We’ll dig into basic music theory, song learning, and technique exercises so that you never find yourself wondering what to do with your practice time.