Welcome to Better Bass Lessons

Better Bass Lessons is dedicated to simplifying the bass in every way. Whether you’re getting back into playing, or applying to music schools, or starting your career as a professional bass player, we have the tools to make bass playing simple for any level. With our step-by-step methods for walking bass, soloing, learning tunes, electric bass, and even holding the instrument, you will be getting around the bass with ease!

Featured courses for double bass and electric bass:

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The New Simandl adapted by Cole Davis cover

Home of The New Simandl

I’m proud to have been an influence on Cole’s technical approach to left hand technique. Cole is a beautiful player who has created a new method, combining both my original method and the old Simandl method. Bravo!
— Francois Rabbath

It is clear that Cole Davis has figured out how to communicate his ideas and concepts in an innovative way, creating a new technique for generations of bass players
—Rufus Reid

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Featured books for bass players of all levels:

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