You know how you want to play,
but how do you get there?
If you're like so many bass players I hear from, you're inspired by all the amazing musicians you hear and see and you’re excited about leveling up your bass skills. But you’re also a little worried because you often feel…
- Overwhelmed
- Stuck in the whirlpool of endless online lessons
- Unsure of what to focus on next
- Uninspired by your practice routine
Well sleep easy... you are not alone!
The good news is I'm about to hand you the exact way to become the bass player you’ve always dreamed of.
But, before I reveal how you’ll be leveling up your bass playing in a major way, let me quickly tell you about the surprising realization I had…
My surprising realization
Here at SBL, we reach more than 1.2 million bass players globally and our videos have been watched over 260 million times. This means I get to connect with a LOT of bass players at all levels around the world.
So many players I speak with wonder why no matter how much they practice, it feels so hard to make any real progress.
After all, the internet was supposed to make everybody Olympic-athlete-super-geniuses who can all play like their bass heroes because there is so much information available online. Right?
Well, unfortunately, the reality of learning the bass online is nothing like that.
It’s mostly a mountain of distraction, shiny objects, uncertainty, confusion, and wasted time, and even though you’re super motivated to level up your playing, you’re generally left feeling totally crap, stuck, and let’s be honest, a bit fed up.
Well, I’m here to tell you... it’s not your fault!
It's difficult to know what to even focus on because there’s just SO MUCH information coming at you from Every. Single. Angle.
The problem is “YouTube Roulette”
This cycle is what I call “YouTube Roulette.”
You spin the wheel, go in circles, practice something random and disconnected that the YouTube algorithm feeds you like a greasy plate of junk food… and then you end up back in the same place…
Uninspired, frustrated, and stuck.
Here’s what’s clear:
Right now, trying to learn bass online has failed you.
And that’s because you’ll always be able to find MORE information…
And each and every day the problem will just get worse for you as more random “junk food content” is dumped onto YouTube, Instagram, and websites by the truckload.
Bass players need
a radical NEW approach
So I got to thinking about what SBL could create to break bass players out of the “YouTube Roulette spiral of DOOM!”
I asked myself these questions…
Could we build a new type of learning platform for bassists?
Could we create a more ‘real playing’ approach to learning the bass? Giving students an experience like I had… where instead of just learning random exercises, licks, and tricks, you learn through songs!
This instrument we love - our beautiful bass! - is actually about making music, playing songs, and connecting with people.
And learning by doing (learning through songs) is the most effective way of improving our craft. Period.
Well get ready, because I’ve created a new approach to bring learning through songs to bass players…
Players Path
The #1 way to cut through the distractions of YouTube Roulette and improve your bass playing
The SBL Player's Path brings you a complete music school experience, featuring:
- All levels and stylesPathways from beginner through pro levels and all styles, including Funk, Rock, Soul, R'n'B, Jazz, and more.
- Song-based methodologyActually enjoy learning and practicing using songs.
- Step-by-step guided approachKnow exactly what to work on so you make faster progress toward your goals.
Our guided approach ensures you always get it right and keep making progress
SBL’s Players Path is a one-of-a-kind, song-based learning system for bass players, designed to make you the bass player you were meant to be.
It gives you four key things that you will never find on YouTube, Instagram, or any other online course:
- 01 Accurate evaluationEasily assess your exact playing level right now
- 02 Skill-based song learningFrom complete beginner through to advanced
- 03 Step-by-step progressionsEliminate time-wasting detours and stay laser-focused on the skills that matter most for your development
- 04 A clear roadmapKeeping you motivated to come back
And because the Song Projects are in many different styles of music, it means you can customize your own learning experience.
When you graduate from a level, you unlock a new set of Song Projects in the next level so you can keep developing your bass skills at a blazing pace.
In total Players Path features over 60 hours of in-depth video tutorials with myself. So I'm there with you as your personal bass teacher.
We’ve removed all the guesswork - just follow along, have fun, and play better!
Everything you need, nothing you don’t
Players Path removes the distractions and fluff, giving you the essential tools you need to truly improve your bass skills and musicianship.
60+ hours of detailed step-by-step video instruction
With Players Path, you’ll unlock over 60 hours of in-depth video tutorials taught by me, Scott Devine. So I’m right there with you guiding you along the way.
Hundreds of lessons
Players Path contains hundreds of lessons specifically curated to your skill level and allows you to check off each lesson as you complete it, so you can see the incredible progress you’re making. This really keeps you motivated to keep going!
8 performance projects within each level
The best way to learn is by doing. That’s why the core of Players Path is the performance projects - between 7 and 10 original songs to work your way through in each level.
Skill evaluation tool
Players Path doesn’t leave you in the dark about whether or not to advance a level. It gives you specific self-evaluation questions to give you an accurate picture of where you’re at.
Beautifully designed printable workbooks
If you’d rather study something offline, or even read it from a printed page, Players Path gives you downloadable workbooks for every written exercise.
Take a look inside Players Path
A guided pathway that grows with you
Here’s exactly how Players Path will guide you, step-by-step, from beginner to seriously advanced.
I’m giving you these FREE bonuses to accelerate your progress
The Ultimate Course Library
As an SBL Players Path member, you also get access to our legendary Ultimate Course Library.
It features more than 200 courses covering virtually every bass topic imaginable, including:
And so much more!
On top of that, our courses are taught by some of the best bass players in the world — including John Patitucci, Charles Berthoud, Gary Willis, Sean Hurley, Adam Neely, Ian Martin Allison, and myself, to name a few.
And we add around 10 new courses to the course library every single year!
So if you want to learn how to play like a pro from the pros themselves, then the SBL Courses are for you.
Live Weekly Mentor Calls
We want to give you everything you need to keep making progress. That’s why we also host weekly mentorship calls with A-list bass players like Jacob Umansky, Gary Willis, Todd Johnson, Danny Mo Morris, Ian Martin Allison, Ariane Cap, Michael League, and many more.
That means every single week, you can get answers to your burning questions from one of our legendary mentors.
The Campus
The players inside the SBL Community are the kindest and most welcoming you’ll find anywhere. Gain accountability and support from a thriving community of bass players just like you.
Whether you need constructive feedback, a friendly push, or advice about gear, our members support each other’s journey and feel a sense of belonging over a shared love of the bass.
The Groove Trainer
This is a must-have for all bass players. SBL’s all-in-one Groove Trainer gives you anywhere access to the essential tools for improving your bass skills:
- Star Drummer Loops - Play along with A-list drummers including Nate Wood, Mark Guiliana, Tyler Greenwell, and more
- Metronome - Lock in your timing with this metronome for bass players, by bass players
- Tuner - The only bass tuner you’ll ever need
- Style Drum Loops - Hone your groove in multiple tempos and styles, from rock, to funk, to jazz, to latin beats
Learning Pathways™
Do you want to go deep on a guided path for a specific subject or style of music? Then our incredible Learning Pathways are perfect for you.
Take a deep dive into the topic of your choice. Each Pathway contains multiple step-by-step courses to get you from the basics to proficiency in the most direct way possible.
Topics include:
With Learning Pathways, we’ve eliminated the guesswork of where to start and where to go next. And we give you killer play-along tracks recorded by a professional band to make practicing a lot more fun.
Ends soon:
The Practice Accelerator
What if you could stop worrying about what to practice and instead start loving the time you spend leveling up your skills?
Prepare to get “unstuck”, save time, and turbo-charge your results in the practice room.
With SBL’s Practice Accelerator…
- You won’t feel confined to just a few things you’re practicing over-and-over: you’ll have a system to know exactly where to go next.
- You won’t worry if you “don’t have enough time”, because you’ll know that the things you are practicing are the best things to move you forward.
- And you won’t feel unfocussed, because what you’re working on will be fun, challenging, and relevant to your goals.
I’m giving you all 8 video modules taught by Scott Devine (that’s me!):
Module 01
Retraining Your Brain and Shifting Your MindsetModule 02
Fretboard Knowledge, Visualization & ApplicationModule 03
The 80/20 Technique FrameworkModule 04
Ultimate Groove and Time EssentialsModule 05
Learning the Language of Bass Through Transcription, Emulation and ApplicationModule 06
Essential Genres & RepertoireModule 07
Diatonic Harmony and Harmonic AnalysisModule 08
Creating Your Perfect Practice Plan (and sticking to it)
But, this incredible bonus disappears soon so don’t miss out. I don’t want you to be stuck in a rut just because your practice routine is off.
Be sure to claim this bonus below before it’s gone forever!
That means you’re about to claim world-class bass instruction worth over $3,257.00!
Try it all, absolutely FREE
I’m so sure you’ll love the SBL Academy that I'm giving you a 14-day free trial so you can try out everything completely risk-free.
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And if you choose to continue after your free trial you don’t have to worry about paying $42,000.00 each year for a music academy or $2,600.00 every year for private lessons. I’ve worked hard to make the SBL Academy something any musician can afford at just $32 monthly or you can get nearly 6 months free with our $199 annual option. That’s just 54 cents per day!
But first…
- Think about which topic you’re most excited about learning
- Then grab your free trial to get inside and start playing!
Over 80,000 bass players
around the world love SBL
Get up to $500 towards another bass program for 1 year
We’re so confident the SBL Membership will help you to become a better bass player, we’re offering a killer guarantee to go with it.
After your free trial ends, if we don’t continue to rock your world, let us know within 30 days. We’ll give you a full refund AND pay for you to join any other online bass education program, for a full year — up to $500.
That is how confident we are that the SBL Membership is hands-down the best online bass training platform in the world.
Get everything you need to master the bass, all in one place.
Here’s everything you’re about to unlock with your FREE 14-day trial of SBL Players Path:
I want to do everything I can to support you on your musical journey. That’s why I’ve made this a no-brainer for you to try. There’s no risk at all…
The choice is yours
Let’s face it: most players watch videos of their favorite bands and bass players and dream about playing like them. But very few go from dreaming to actually improving their playing.
Do you know what the difference between the two is? Action.
Nothing makes it easier to take action than having a simple, step-by-step program in front of you that removes all the guesswork.
So don’t end up like everyone else, who will continue just watching and wishing they could play better.
Make your musical dreams a reality.
Take action and grab your free trial of Players Path right now.
Yes Scott! I’m ready to stop watching and start playing
I’ll see you on the inside!
Frequently asked questions
What is the Scott’s Bass Lessons (SBL) Academy?
SBL is the fastest and most fun way to level up your bass play. We bring you the world’s greatest instructors and guide you step-by-step along your journey.
How much does it cost after my free trial?
You get unlimited access to everything in the SBL Academy for just one price. You choose if, after your free trial, you’d like to pay USD $32 monthly or get nearly 6 free months with our USD $199 annual option. That’s just 54 cents per day!
How do I cancel?
You’re in control. There are no contracts and no commitments. You can easily cancel your account online in two clicks. There are no cancellation fees.
What if I forget to cancel?
I want this to be worry-free for you. Even if you want to cancel during your trial but forget, you’re protected by my 30-day 100% money-back-guarantee.
What level player is it for?
We have guided pathways for all player levels, from beginner to intermediate and advanced. Don’t worry, whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, we’ve got you covered.
What’s included in my free trial?
Everything in the Academy! You get unlimited access to Players Path™, the Ultimate Course Library, and Learning Pathways™.