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Look, I’m just gonna cut straight to the chase as I know you’re busy… 

I have a massive announcement to share with you today that has the potential to completely change the way you study the bass — forever.

It’s going to allow you to see exponential progress from the limited time you have to spend in the practice shed.

And best of all, because you’re an SBL Member, I’m sharing this with you BEFORE everyone else in the world.

So let me quickly tell you how we got here…

It all started with a massive REJECTION

As you may know, I never had the chance to go to music college. I nailed my audition, but because I barely scraped through high school and had the worst grades imaginable… 

My application to music college was rejected.

I was devastated when I got the news. 

Honestly, I spent the next few weeks wondering if I should give up on my dreams of becoming a pro bass player. I even had an interview scheduled at the factory my dad was working at. 

After a lot of soul-searching, I decided I wasn’t ready to give up on my musical dreams just yet. I became determined to find my own path to make a living from playing bass.

But I have to admit, it was lonely having to figure out so much on my own.

Sure, I had the chance to study with legends like Gary Willis early in my journey. But I had to fly to Spain to meet with him, so I could only afford to do that a few times a year at most.

The rest of the time, I was stuck figuring everything out by myself.

I was searching for any information that could help me on my journey, but this was 1999, so YouTube didn’t exist yet.

I was struggling to make any real progress until late one night when I finally found the answer to my prayers.

Or so I thought…

A late-night conversation that changed everything.

Illustration of a young Scott having a conversation with someone while holding a bass at a venue

A friend told me that a few American cities, New York and San Francisco, had schools with adult music programs that anyone could join — no fancy school grades required. All you needed was your instrument and a passion to learn. I definitely had these qualifications!

Every day, they offered multiple classes taught by experienced instructors covering a broad range of skills, genres, and topics: Jazz, Latin, Gospel, arranging, composition, and harmony; they did it all. 

And there were dozens of classes each week, so I could check the schedule to see which workshops were the most exciting to me, show up, plug in my bass, and participate live in as many seminars as I wanted.

Best of all, whenever I was struggling with something — which happened a LOT to me early on — I could bring it to one of the “open workshop” sessions, speak directly with the tutor, and I’d be able to get the guidance and encouragement I was desperate for at the time.

Illustration of a young Scott as a student

It was like an all-you-can-eat buffet combined with a choose-your-own-adventure book for becoming a fantastic bass player and all-around musician.

This was a dream come true for me!

But there was one big problem. 

These schools were in the U.S., and I lived in the UK and had zero money. 

So, no matter how badly I wanted to enroll, there was just no way I could make it work. Ultimately, I was forced to continue to spend the early part of my bass journey isolated and learning alone.

If music is about connection, why did I feel so lost and alone?

Illustration of a young Scott playing bass

I can’t tell you how many times I was left wondering, "Am I doing this right?" when trying to learn something new. 

Or how many times I spent days or even weeks practicing a particular exercise, only to find out I had it all wrong and I had to start over from scratch. 

It was grueling.

And even all these years later, I still think about how different — and more fun — my bass journey would have been if I had been able to go to a music school like the ones I just described. I could have had access to the constant guidance I needed in those live workshops every week.

I also think about the hundreds — if not thousands — of other bass players out there who feel the same way right now: sick of that isolated, lost feeling of learning alone.

I decided bass players deserved a better way.

That’s why, about a year ago, I decided to embark on what might be the most ambitious project in SBL history. Because I knew there had to be a way to create an experience for bass players just like I had dreamed about. But one that is within reach for players anywhere in the world thanks to the power of the internet. 

And I’m happy to say that now, that dream is finally a reality.

For the first time ever, bass players like you can access dozens of live weekly workshops taught by the world’s top bass instructors.

And you can go from feeling stuck and lonely studying on your own like I did to enjoying the motivation, support, and rapid progress you can only get from a live, interactive workshop experience.

Plus, you can do it all online, right from the comfort of your home.

Introducing LiveClass

SBL LiveClass transforms your SBL Membership from a standalone, self-paced learning platform…

Into an interactive bass school that brings you access to an experience that has never before existed for bass players like us, including:

  • 15 live classes every week
  • All the topics we love:
    funk, gospel, rock, jazz, gear deep-dives, technique, and more
  • World-class instructors
    right there with you
  • Instant personalized feedback
    for more rapid improvement
  • 15 live classes every week
  • All the topics we love — funk, gospel, rock, jazz, gear deep-dives, technique, and more
  • World-class instructors right there with you
  • Instant personalized feedback for rapid improvement

LiveClass even includes weekly practice and listening sessions that clearly connect all the dots and give you every aspect of a music school experience you could dream of.

With LiveClass, we’ve created a game-changing, immersive music school experience that removes the loneliness of using traditional online programs and revolutionizes how you learn by making it fun, interactive, and connected.

Live and interactive, the way music is supposed to be!

With SBL LiveClass, you’ll enjoy access to 15 live, interactive workshops every week across time zones:

Sample schedule showing available LiveClasses

And don’t worry if you ever have to skip a class. A recording of every session will be available to you for on-demand replay in your LiveClass Portal.

With SBL LiveClass, you can now make your musical dreams a reality no matter how busy your life gets.

The best instructors. Period.

We’ve carefully selected the best instructors in the world for the faculty here at SBL LiveClass.

Your instructors are working professional bassists and professors from top universities such as Berklee College of Music.

Including… Gary Willis, Danny Mo Morris, Travis Dykes, Steve Jenkins, Ian Trusheim, Daisy Pepper, Ian King, Eric Wills, Katie Thiroux, Todd Johnson, Ian Allison… oh, and Scott Devine (that’s me ;)).

With SBL LiveClass, you’ll get to know these outstanding instructors on a personal level. And they’ll get to know you. And most importantly, they’ll give you specific guidance and instruction to help you make faster progress than you ever thought possible.

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Sample live lesson showing students on a call with an instructor

Way more than just mentors

Your Interactive Workshops in LiveClass are entirely different from the SBL Mentors program inside the Academy.

With the Academy Mentors program, we offer weekly calls with a rotating list of great bass players. They’re incredibly valuable for asking a quick question. But they don’t provide the level of in-depth, small-group instruction on vital topics you’re getting with LiveClass.

The classes in SBL LiveClass are live, interactive workshops. You’ll have your camera on, your bass in your hands, and you’ll speak directly with these incredible instructors. They’ll be teaching lessons and giving you direct feedback. It’s an entirely new level of learning!

Transform from an emulator into a true musician

LiveClass gives you a wide range of genres, techniques, and styles to develop your versatility and personal sound.

This breadth lets you break free from simply following what other greats do to become a well-rounded artist in your own right.

You’ll get the musical understanding, creativity, and confidence to play solo gigs, jam fluently in live situations, and express yourself as a musician.

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Ian holding his arms up in excitement

Stay motivated in your journey

We all know we do better when we’re accountable to others — like a trainer at the gym. SBL LiveClass gives you exactly that.

You're not just drifting alone. You've got a plan, an instructor, and a group of bass-playing friends encouraging you to succeed. This structure turns your potential into real progress with every session you attend.

Show up and play better

LiveClass gives you the ongoing structured practice sessions all bass players need, but few of us have time for. 

It practically automates the process of improving your play by focusing your limited practice time on the right things and giving you the instant feedback you need to keep making progress. And you’ll actually have fun practicing!

All you need to do is simply sign up, show up, and SBL LiveClass will give you rapid leaps in your bass playing, your musicianship, and your understanding of the language of music.

Man playing bass in front of a laptop with LiveClass

It nearly broke us... but we figured it out for you

Scott and Ian shouting

So now you understand why we’ve dedicated most of the last year to laying the groundwork for SBL LiveClass. Because we know...

LiveClass is an absolute game-changer for bass players like you.

But you should also know it wasn’t easy. When we first had the idea to create SBL LiveClass, I thought..

“This is going to be awesome. Why is nobody else doing it already?”

And almost immediately, the answer smacked me in the face.

It’s really freaking hard!

You need access to a roster of world-class bass instructors who are not just ‘good’... who are not only ‘world-class’... but also believe with their heart and soul that SBL LiveClass is going to reimagine how someone like you can exponentially increase their skills on the bass. We needed to create a faculty who were ‘all in’.    

We also needed the logistics and support staff to host live, real-time workshops with bass students from virtually every country in the world at all times — day or night. 

Plus, we had to foster a safe and supportive environment to ensure students get the results they deserve.

This means SBL is the only place with not only the reputation but also the resources to pull something like this off.

So, as I thought about the loneliness and isolation I felt during my own early career…

Along with all the other bass players who must feel the same way today…

I decided that we had to be the ones to make a program like this a reality for you.

So get ready to break free from the isolated and lonely world of traditional online learning…

And to join us and many more of your fellow bass players for dozens of live, weekly workshops in SBL LiveClass!

I don’t want you to spend $5,600.00

Until now, most people could only get live, real-time feedback on their bass playing through private lessons or by joining stand-alone courses from music colleges like Berklee.

Berklee College of Music

But just one 12-week online class from Berklee costs roughly $1,300.00.

That means you’d have to spend over $5,600.00 for year-long access to a single real-time bass instruction course from Berklee.

Yet with SBL LiveClass, you can enjoy year-long access to 15 live classes every week.

And you won’t have to pay $5,600.00 to join us.

Right now, we’re offering a truly incredible deal to SBL Members like you when you join SBL LiveClass.

Here's something very special for you, our Members.

Scott and Ian looking with hands on hearts looking welcoming

As one of our VIPs, you won’t pay the standard tuition of $799.00 per year that others will pay.

Right now, SBL Members like you can join SBL LiveClass for just $599 annually.

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You read that correctly — I’m giving you a massive $200.00 off compared to the annual tuition others will pay.

And this means I’m giving you nearly 6 months free each year compared with the monthly tuition.

So claim your spot using the button below to lock in your discount of $200.00 annually — for as long as you choose to remain in the program

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Backed by our 30-day 100% money-back guarantee

I’m so confident that LiveClass will transform how you play the bass that I don’t want anything to stand between you and your musical dreams.

That’s why I’m also giving you a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee.

I want to ensure that you have plenty of time to experience the full potential of SBL LiveClass before making a decision.

Simply sign up below, then go straight to the schedule to pick your first live class. Show up with your bass, learn, and have fun. Then, choose your next live class to keep your progress going. You have unlimited access to the entire schedule, so don’t hold back!

And if you find SBL LiveClass doesn't transform your play, just send a quick email to our friendly support team within 30 days of joining for a 100% refund.

I’m so excited to be able to offer LiveClass to you because I know how transformative it will be for you. That’s why I've done everything possible to make this a risk-free, no-brainer decision for you.

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Meet your all-star instructors

We’ve carefully selected the best instructors in the world, including working professional bassists and professors from top universities.

Scott Devine
Scott Devine
Technique Dojo

SBL Head Honcho, Educator

Daisy Pepper
Daisy Pepper
Rock Group

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Travis Dykes
Travis Dykes
Gospel Hour

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Ian King
Ian King
Funk Class
Listening Club

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Todd Johnson
Todd Johnson
Jazz Workout

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Eric Wills
Eric Wills
Transcription Club

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Katie Thiroux
Katie Thiroux
Upright Hour

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Ian Trusheim
Ian Trusheim
Bass Basics
Bassline Creation

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Ian Allison
Ian Allison
Guided Practice
Gear Deep-Dive

Session bassist, content creator, educator, Eric Hutchinson, Cory Wong, Scary Pockets

Steve Jenkins
Steve Jenkins
Rhythm & Groove Bootcamp

Solo artist, educator, composer

Gary Willis
Gary Willis
Modern Jazz

Solo artist, composer, educator, Tribal Tech

Danny 'Mo' Morris
Danny “Mo” Morris
Motown Friday

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Ian Allison holding a bass looking welcoming

Feel free to be shy

And don’t worry — if you’re nervous about playing in front of a small group of your fellow bass players, LiveClass is an incredibly supportive and welcoming place for you.

Everyone in the class is there to learn and grow together. The SBL community is filled with some of the kindest and most generous people on the planet. (You’ve probably even seen that for yourself inside the Campus.)

You’re in control: If you want to start by watching from the sidelines and quietly learn until you feel comfortable, you can absolutely do that. There's no pressure.

The SBL that bass players love, leveled-up.

SBL is the world's most trusted place for bass instruction. You’re already one of us, so you get it! And so do 80,000 other bass players just like you.

"I have to say that I was not expecting to get this close reach ALL the goals above in 5 years. No way. The progress I made is beyond anything I ever achieved back in italy in 13 years of one-on-one private lessons. This is incredible.

SBL is the best thing that happened for my playing by a thousand miles. I can totally say this resulted in a great positive feeling of making meaningful progress in my life as well."
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"I have to say that I was not expecting to get this close reach ALL the goals above in 5 years. No way. The progress I made is beyond anything I ever achieved back in italy in 13 years of one-on-one private lessons. This is incredible.

SBL is the best thing that happened for my playing by a thousand miles. I can totally say this resulted in a great positive feeling of making meaningful progress in my life as well."
No name in screenshot, SBL Member
"I have to say that I was not expecting to get this close reach ALL the goals above in 5 years. No way. The progress I made is beyond anything I ever achieved back in italy in 13 years of one-on-one private lessons. This is incredible.

SBL is the best thing that happened for my playing by a thousand miles. I can totally say this resulted in a great positive feeling of making meaningful progress in my life as well."
No name in screenshot, SBL Member

“This really is an amazing platform - I wouldn 't have guessed that one can find not only great courses but also that community feeling without searching for a local teacher!”

Alex, Germany

“SBL has changed my life. Not only has it brought me on a journey to be a real bass player, it has given me a community of outstanding people who love what they do and clearly love helping others! I am a lifetime member and I would not be anywhere near the skill level (though still very low) without you. Thank you!”

Kevin, USA

“I have to say I was not expecting to get this close reach ALL the goals above in 5 years. No way. The progress I made is beyond anything I ever achieved back in Italy in 13 years of one-on-one private lessons. This is incredible.

SBL is the best thing that happened for my playing by a thousand miles. I can totally say this resulted in a great positive feeling of making meaningful progress in my life as well.”

Marco, USA

“Just three years ago, before joining SBL, I thought I was going nowhere with my bass playing and I was thinking of giving it up. Now I can see how much I improved and, more important, I enjoy studying bass again.”

Daniele, Italy

“So last week was my one year anniversary here at SBL!!! Besides taking on the most challenging job I could ever imagine having (Seriously) Joining SBL was one of the best things to happen to me last year. It reignited my love for the Bass and playing in general, something that had been dormant for about ten years. I learned more than I could have imagined and met a lot of wonderful people with like minds and great hearts.

To everyone I've had the pleasure to get to know on here, Thank you for everything you have shared. From your advice, your kind words and your music. You make this place one of a kind!!!! So here is to another year!!!”

Keith, USA

Which path is right for you?

You have an important decision to make.

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You could choose to stick with the SBL Membership. And if you feel like you’re making the progress you want with your bass playing all by yourself — great! That’s exactly what we designed it to do.

But if you…

  • Often wonder, “Am I getting this right?” when you try to learn something new…
  • Find it difficult and lonely to try and work on your bass playing by yourself…
  • Want to make even faster progress from the time you can spare to practice…

...Then I recommend you join us in LiveClass now so you don’t lose any more time.

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Just imagine, this is about to be you…

You’re pouring over the enviable roster of workshops each week and choosing which ones you want to join.

Imagine wanting to level up your gospel playing and knowing that Travis Dykes is going to be by your side each week. 

Imagine wanting to go deep into the world of R&B and James Jamerson, knowing that you can join Danny “Mo” Morris' live workshop every week. 

Motown Friday with Danny Morris

When you need a practice regiment that you’ll stick to, just drop in for Ian Martin Allison’s live practice sessions, where diving into the hard work is fun and engaging!

Guided Practice with Ian Allison

How about gear? We’ve got you. If you want to know more about what’s on the cutting edge of basses, pedals, and amps, Ian is also doing a gear deep dive class where he’ll take your suggestions and come fresh each week with a gear topic to shed some light on. 

Have you always wanted to dip your toes into the world of jazz and improvisation? Get this - Gary Willis and Todd Johnson will be there each week just for you.

Modern Jazz with Gary Willis

And if you’ve ever wanted to study with me, I’m thrilled to tell you that I’ll be personally teaching the Technique Dojo class. I’ll address each of your technique concerns and struggles… and that’s just a tiny taster of some of the weekly classes.  

The Technique Dojo with Scott Devine

No matter your goals as a bass player and musician, SBL LiveClass will get you there faster than you ever imagined.

Here’s everything you’re about to unlock

You know you want to improve your bass play and that you need a new approach. 
You know that LiveClass gives you that elusive missing piece that will catapult you to new levels.
And you know you don’t need to spend $5,600.00 every year for a single online program at a school like Berklee

We’ve done the hard part of crafting this live experience for you. Now all you have to do is make an easy choice…

Would you prefer to pay monthly or join with your $200.00 annual discount?

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15 live classes every week
Instruction from world-class players
All topics: funk, gospel, rock, jazz, gear, technique and more
Instant personalized feedback
Technique Dojo w/ Scott Devine
Practice sessions with Ian Allison
VIP support
30-day, 100% money-back guarantee
Just one payment annually
Nearly 6 free months each year (vs. monthly)
$200 Discount Badge
$200.00 Member discount (for as long as you remain a member!)
Billed at just $599
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$49.92/mo
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FAQs

What if I join, then realize it’s not right for me?

You’ve got 30 days to get 100% of your money back.

We want to ensure that you have plenty of time to experience the full potential of SBL LiveClass before making a decision. Sign up, check out as many sessions as you’d like.

If you decide it isn’t a good fit for you, simply email to our friendly support team within 30 days of joining for a 100% refund.

I know how transformative LiveClass will be for bass players. That’s why I've done everything possible to make this a risk-free, no-brainer decision for you.

What level of player is this for?

LiveClass is designed to meet the needs of all player levels, from beginner to advanced. Within each session, your instructors will teach variations for different levels.

What if I miss a live class?

If you ever have to skip a class a recording of every session will be available to you for on-demand replay in your LiveClass Portal.

Do I have to attend all the classes?

You get to choose exactly the experience you want to have with SBL LiveClass. You can join as many or as few classes as you’d like.

What topics are covered?

We’re covering it all, including funk, gospel, rock, jazz, gear deep-dives, technique, and so much more. Check out the big schedule above for all the details.

What if I don’t want to be on camera?

Don’t worry, you’re in control: If you want to start by watching from the sidelines and quietly learn until you feel comfortable, you can absolutely do that. There's no pressure.

Is there a limit to how many sessions I can attend each week?

No way! You have unlimited access to every session we offer. We want you to reach your musical dreams so attend as many classes as you’d like.

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