Big-tech has hijacked your bass progress
LET'S Take back control — NOW.
The Problem
Let’s be blunt.
Learning bass online has been hijacked.
Instead of getting better, you’re stuck in a loop:
➡ Click. Scroll. Watch. Repeat.
Everywhere you look there’s another “quick hack,” another “must-watch tip,” another guru yelling at you about their magic method.
It’s a greasy, dirty burger of content. Feels good for a minute… but afterwards, you’re bloated, sluggish, and still stuck at the same skill level.
This cycle is killing your progress — and I’ve had enough.
It’s Worse Than You Think
The game’s been rigged against you.
Because big-tech has trained you to chase “just one more” tip, trick, or hack.
To scroll, click, watch… but never actually do.
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok — it is their entire business model to keep you ON their platforms. Consuming more and more.
If you leave the platform, they LOSE money. Literally.
The worst thing you can do (for them) is go practice your bass.
And that is why the algorithms force-feed you with as much content as physically possible.
Over and over.
Relentlessly.
You become like a rat addicted to sugar.
And they’re the scientists feeding it to you.
Did you know? Our brains are wired for progress. Real learning builds confidence and motivation. Social media taps into the same reward system — giving you short-term satisfaction with none of the results.
“But I love watching that content?!”
It feels productive, right?
You’re “working on your playing.”
Except… you’re not.
You’re working on your watch history.
You’ve put big-tech in control of your learning plan.
Trust me… big-tech is NOT aligned with your goal of becoming a great bassist!
When you learn and practice the right way, your brain gets the healthy reward it craves — progress that compounds, satisfaction that lasts.
Not Lazy, Not Untalented. Just Stuck.
I've seen it happen to thousands of bass players.
You’re not failing.
You’re caught in a cycle that looks like learning… but is really just distraction dressed up in a shell-suit.
And there's psychology behind it.
The longer you’re stuck in this cycle, the harder it is to break out.
Because your brain is continually fed dopamine hits without the progress, keeping you locked in the loop.
You start to believe:
“This is just how it is. Maybe I’m not cut out to get much better.”
Which is total BS.
You can get better.
Way better.
So We’re Taking Back Control
We didn’t want to be part of the problem — adding more noise, more videos, more overwhelm.
So we started again from scratch.
The new SBL Membership is designed to be the alternative — the place you go when you’re sick of scrolling, sick of hacks, and ready for real progress.
Every feature, every course, every live session, every pathway has been designed with intention and purpose, as part of a wider goal:
What’s New Inside the Membership
Here are the three biggest changes that flip the script on how bass is learned online:
Workshops
Practice Labs
Coaching
Monthly Live
Interactive Workshops
Stop hoarding lessons. Start mastering skills.
Forget shallow “5-minute hacks.”
Once a month, we go deep on one essential bass skill — groove, technique, timing, walking lines, improvisation, you name it.
These aren’t passive videos you watch once and forget. They’re big, meaty, hands-on sessions designed to make the skill stick in your head and your hands.
By the end of each workshop, you won’t just “know about it.”
You’ll be playing it.
Here’s a taste of what’s coming over the next 6 months:
Weekly Live
Practice Labs
Every week, you can pick up your bass and join me and Ian live.
These aren’t “lessons” — they’re practice sessions in real time. We’ll walk you through focused exercises, fix bad habits as they come up, and make sure you leave with tangible progress.
Think of it as your weekly accountability anchor. Instead of another promise to yourself you’ll “get to it,” you’ve got a standing date to actually practice — with us right there alongside you.
Weekly Live
Coaching Sessions
Get direct feedback and support from SBL coaches as you work through our revolutionary 9-level Players Path system — built to take you from absolute beginner all the way to pro-level bassist.
And if you’re new to the bass, our Beginners Coaching adds extra handholding, clarity, and encouragement to help you build confidence and momentum fast.
“An outstanding resource for any bass player”
— Jakub B (SBL Member)
The Biggest Course Library in the World
Over the past decade we’ve built the largest, most comprehensive bass education library anywhere online.
Technique, groove, theory, improvisation, slap, walking, fretless, jazz, funk, rock, pop — it’s all here.
And it’s not just “content.”
This is step-by-step training from the greatest bass players alive.
Here's just a few of the MANY bass legends inside:
Master new skills with step-by-step pathways
Cut the noise — know what to learn, and when to learn it. Our popular learning pathways help you make progress faster without the guesswork.
Dive Deep on Specific Skills & Genres
Explore guided pathways in Blues, Funk, Walking Bass, Soul, R&B, and Sight-Reading. And if you're just starting out on the bass or missing some fundamentals, the Beginner's Pathway is perfect for building a strong foundation.
Learn Songs — Build Skills
Build your bass skills gradually with our 9-level performance pathway. Learn songs that teach the techniques, with expert video lessons, play-along practice, and crystal-clear on-screen guidance — beginner to advanced.
Track Your Progress
Follow a clear roadmap designed to eliminate time-wasting detours and keep you laser-focused on building the skills that truly move your playing forward.
Also included in your SBL Membership
Join Monthly Live Special Guest Seminars
Learn directly from A-list bass legends like Jacob Umansky, Gary Willis, Michael League, Ariane Cap, Nick Campbell, and many more, in our monthly live seminars — packed with insight, inspiration, and answers to your burning questions.
Connection and Support from a Thriving Community
Whether you need accountability, constructive feedback or a friendly push, our members support each other's journey and feel a sense of belonging over a shared love of the bass.
Discounts on Bass Gear
Exclusive discounts for our extended programs, and dozens of bass gear and accessory manufacturers. If you spend more than a few hundred dollars a year on strings, upkeep, and other bass gear, these discounts alone will pay for your membership.
Your FREE
Bonus
Live 90-Day Plan Builder Masterclass
A private live session where I’m going to help you create your personal 90-day bass breakthrough plan. You'll walk away knowing exactly what to practice, when to practice, and how to keep momentum for months.
You’ll get more clarity in that one session than most bass players get in an entire year.
Here’s why you'll want this:
- We’ll build your personal 90-day bass breakthrough plan together.
- I’ll take you through a specific process to understand exactly what you should be focusing on in the SBL membership over the next 90 days to get the best results.
- You’ll know exactly what to practice, when to practice, and how to keep momentum.
- You’ll walk away with more clarity than most players get in an entire year.
Bass players around the world love SBL Membership
From total beginners to seasoned professionals, we've helped over 80,000 bass players take their playing to the next level. Hear from some of them below:
Your $500 + Refund Rock-Solid Guarantee
We’re so confident SBL Membership will transform your playing, we’re putting our money where our mouth is.
Here’s the deal:
- Try SBL Membership risk-free for up to 30 days.
- If within 30 days you’re not blown away, we’ll give you a full refund… AND cover up to $500 for another bass program.
Everything You Get With SBL Membership
No more guesswork. Everything you need to master the bass, all in one place.
What's Included in Your SBL Membership
FAQs
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.
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.
That’s exactly who we built this for. You don’t need hours a day to make progress — you need a clear plan and focused sessions. Our weekly practice labs and Players Path system are designed so even if you only have 15–20 minutes, you’ll know exactly what to do to move forward. No wasted time, no endless scrolling.
The big difference is structure. YouTube and social media are built to keep you watching, not playing. SBL is built the opposite way: to get you off the screen and onto the bass. Every course, pathway, and live session fits into a roadmap — so you’re not bouncing between random tips. You’ll always know what to work on next, and you’ll get the accountability to stick with it.
Nope. If you can open YouTube, you can use SBL. Everything works on desktop, tablet, or phone — and if you ever get stuck, our team is just an email away. Most members tell us the platform is even easier to use than YouTube.
You’re in the perfect place. Our Beginner’s Pathway and Beginner Coaching Sessions are designed to get you playing real music fast — without overwhelm. We’ll give you the fundamentals, confidence, and encouragement you need to fall in love with the bass.
We’ve got you covered. Our Players Path goes all the way up to pro-level, and we bring in world-class players like John Patitucci, Michael League, Gary Willis, and more for advanced courses and live seminars. Plus, the practice labs are a great way to refine technique, groove, and timing — no matter how experienced you are.
You’ll still be able to join SBL — but you’ll miss out on the special $149 price and the free bonus masterclass. Once the timer hits zero, the membership goes back up to the full $299/year and the bonus disappears. If you want the best deal, now’s the time.
No problem — you’re covered by our 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee. If you don’t love it, just let us know and we’ll refund every penny. We’ll even cover up to $500 toward another bass program — that’s how sure we are you’ll see results with SBL.
Private lessons can be great, but they’re expensive, inconsistent, and depend on the teacher. With SBL you get structured pathways, live coaching every week, and access to multiple world-class players — all for less than the price of one or two private lessons.
Absolutely. In fact, many of our members come in with gaps from teaching themselves. The structured pathways will fill in those holes, and the live coaching will make sure you’re not reinforcing bad habits.
