Build the bass skills that get you playing with confidence
Practical courses, focused coaching/mentoring, and straight-to-the-point lessons for bass players who want a clearer path forward.
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Courses
Explore practical bass courses on groove, bass chords, music theory, and beginner foundations at your own pace.
Coaching & Mentoring
Get focused support, feedback, and a clearer practice path with 1-on-1 bass coaching and mentoring.
Single Lessons
Book a straight-to-the-point lesson when you want help with technique, confidence, or a specific bass topic.
"I like the free course! It talks about a lot of stuff I had to learn the hard way growing up playing jazz. I liked Benjamin's video presence and explanations. He kept them just long enough but not so much that it gets boring. I've seen a lot of bass videos that will have way too much filler content that doesn't have to do with the point that the person is trying to make. This was enjoyable!"
-Andrew K.
"Hey Benjamin your music theory accelerator was damn good!!!! It’s really helped me to understand the basics of the scales, intervals and many more things. Basically it’s totally worth it. Thank you!!!!"
- Deva Bass
It’s been great studying with you Benjamin! I feel like my bass playing has definitely improved after taking the 6 month course. Over this small period of time I feel like I have a better understanding of the instrument, and I am feeling more comfortable playing all over the fretboard. I definitely recommend this course to any other new and even experienced bass players. I’ll certainly be starting the 12 month course soon! Thanks for all the help!
-Myles H.
Peter Erskine
(Weather Report, Jaco Pastorius, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell)Â
"Benjamin J. Shepherd is one of those rare musicians who can make any piece of music sound and feel better merely by his presence. Getting to play with him in John Beasley's MONK'estra and my own Dr. Um band has been a true highlight of my drumming life. I know that his teaching skills are equal to his playing. You're in good hands with Benjamin J. Shepherd!"
John Patitucci
(Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Danilo Perez)
"Benjamin always makes me smile when he plays. His groove is strong and very versatile. He always has creative sounds and is a soulful improviser as well."
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
(Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Bilal, Dr. Dre)
"Benjamin is one of the most fun, brilliant, and supportive bass players that I've ever been lucky enough to play with. His ears are huge, his rhythmic dexterity and pocket is astounding, his tone is beautiful, and he brings a lot of warmth and humanity to every situation I've ever seen him in."
Steve Weingart
(Dave Weckl, Chaka Khan, David Sanborn, Steve Lukather)
“Ben is quite simply what every bassist should aspire to be. He not only respects the history of his instrument, but adds his unique voice, which is rare in this time. His understanding of technique, groove & harmony astounds me (his blessing of perfect pitch is a benefit to all). When it comes down to the nitty gritty, his joy for music & playing is simply heard in anything in which he lends his voice."
"When I figured it out I started getting called to sub on numerous occasions for my favorite bassists"
It took me a while to work my way up the ladder. It would've been faster had I just known how to get myself prepared for the scene. When I figured it out I started getting called to sub on numerous occasions for my favorite bassists such as John Patitucci, Jimmy Haslip, Anthony Jackson and many more.
Since then I've been fortunate enough to perform and record with some of my musical idols!
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