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Don’t just watch your bass heroes, learn to play like them!

If you're like so many bass players I hear from on our YouTube channel, you're inspired by all the amazing musicians you see and you’re excited about leveling up your bass play. 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”

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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 worsefor you as more random “junk food content” is dumped onto YouTube, Instagram, and websites by the truckload.

Introducing the

Sbl Academy

The #1 way to cut through the distractions of YouTube Roulette and improve your bass playing

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PLUS FREE BONUSES

Enjoy instant access to $447.00 in FREE bonus gifts when you claim your trial now

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I’ll show you everything you get as an SBL Academy Member in a moment. But first, you deserve to know that you can enjoy instant access to $447.00 in FREE bonus gifts when you claim your trial before the timer on this page reaches zero. Since I want to make sure you don’t miss out.
I’ll show you everything you get as an SBL Academy Member in a moment. But first, you deserve to know that you can enjoy instant access to a FREE bonus gift (worth $250.00) when you claim your trial before the timer on this page reaches zero. Since I want to make sure you don’t miss out.
FREE BONUS #1 —

The Foundations of Bass Insider Sessions

$250.00 FREE

In this 5-video series, you will discover:

  • How to dial in the 3 most-important parts of your bass technique (that even experienced players often get wrong).
  • Note-by-note instructions for how to play 2 of the most iconic bass lines of all time.
  • The secret to break free from familiar fretboard patterns and develop your own original bass lines. (Hint: it has nothing to do with music theory or visualizing the fretboard. In fact, it works better when you aren’t holding your bass at all!)
  • And so much more.

So now you see why the 5 Foundations Of Bass Insider Sessions are valued at $250.00. But remember: they can be yours free right now when you claim a free trial of the SBL Academy Membership.

FREE BONUS #2 —

The Practice Accelerator

$197.00 FREE

Prepare to get “unstuck”, save time, and turbo-charge your results in the practice room. Because with The Practice Accelerator course…

  • 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.

That’s why other bass players have paid $197.00 for The Practice Accelerator. But it can be yours today absolutely free when you claim your free trial before time expires.

Claim your 14-Day free trial & lock in these FREE bonuses worth $447.00 before they expire

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The SBL Academy brings you a complete music school experience, featuring:

  • All levels and styles
    Over 200 courses for beginners through pro levels and all styles, including Funk, Rock, Soul, R'n'B, Jazz, and more.
  • Top instructors
    John Patitucci, Charles Berthoud, Gary Willis, Sean Hurley, Adam Neely, Ian Martin Allison, and me (Scott Devine) plus many more.
  • Step-by-step guided learning
    Our Pathways and Courses make learning effortless and fun.

That’s why over 80,000 bass players like you — from beginners to pros — have joined the SBL Academy!

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Finally, you’re in control of your musical journey

The SBL Academy gives you three different choices for learning the bass skills that matter most to you.

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Players Path™

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:

  1. An accurate evaluation of your exact playing level right now
  2. Skill-based song learning – from complete beginner to advanced 
  3. Step-by-step progressions that eliminate time-wasting detours and keep you laser-focused on the skills that matter most for your development
  4. A clear roadmap that keeps you motivated to come back 
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01. An accurate evaluation
Easily identify your current playing level
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02. Skill-based song learning
From complete beginner to advanced 
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03. Step-by-step progressions
Eliminate time-wasting detours and stay laser-focused on the skills that matter most for your development
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04. A clear roadmap
Stay motivated to come back 
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An accurate evaluation of your exact playing level right now

Skill-based song learning from complete beginner to advanced

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Step-by-step progressions that eliminate time-wasting detours and keep you laser-focused on the skills that matter most for your development

A clear roadmap that keeps you motivated to come back 

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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!

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Learning Pathways™

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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:

Funk with Ian KingWalking Bass with Scott DevineBlues with Phil MannSoul R&B with Ian KingBeginner Pathway with Ian AllisonSight Reading with Phil Mann
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If you’re a beginner player – you don’t want to miss our Beginner Pathway. It is the single best way to learn the bass from scratch anywhere. Period.

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.

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Courses

As an SBL Academy Member, you get access to our legendary Course library.

It features more than 200 courses covering virtually every bass topic imaginable, including:

Bass 101 with Scott DevineCompression with Jonathan HerreraFunctional Theory with Phil MannGroove Construction & Bassline Development with Michael LeagueBass Guitar Foundations with Scott DevineRhythm Section Development Part 1 with Ian Allison

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.

Connections you can’t get anywhere else

Mentors

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.

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Community

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.

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 enjoy more than 7 months free when you select the annual membership before time expires. That’s because I’m offering $50.00 off annual memberships for a limited time. And it means your annual membership comes out to only $149.

That’s only 40 cents per day to finally start playing the bass with the skill you’ve always dreamed about. And I’ll even let you keep your discount for as long as you choose to remain a member.

So do me a favor and think about which topic you’re most excited about learning…

Then grab your free trial to get inside and start playing!

Bass players around the world love the SBL Academy

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Get up to $500 towards another bass program for 1 year

...and a full refund, if we don’t totally rock your world within 30 days. Seriously.

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.

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Here’s everything you’re about to unlock with your FREE 14-day trial of the SBL Academy:

Players Path: Our guided, song-based learning curriculum
Over 200 courses covering virtually every bass topic imaginable
Weekly mentorship from A-list bass players
A thriving community of supportive bass players
Learning Pathways that let you go deep on specific topics & styles
LIMITED TIME: $447.00 in FREE bonus gifts
LIMITED TIME: FREE bonus gift worth $250.00
LIMITED TIME: $50.00 off annual tuition (after your free trial ends)

I’m sure you agree that becoming an SBL Member is without a doubt the #1 thing you can do to level up your bass playing. Give it a 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 the full SBL Academy right now.

Yes Scott! I’m ready to stop watching and start playing

I’ll see you on the inside!

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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 you can enjoy more than 7 months free when you choose the annual option and lock in today’s $50.00 discount before it expires. That’s just 41 cents per day! And remember, your tuition only starts once your 14-day free trial is over.

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™.