Bass With Benjamin
Bass Coaching Program
Transform Your Bass Playing with Personalized Coaching
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Weekly support, expert guidance, and a plan that keeps you moving forward.
Global students served |Â 25+ years playing experience | All levels welcome
Stop Guessing. Start Growing.
Trying to figure things out alone only takes you so far. When you work with a coach who understands what is holding you back, progress gets a whole lot faster.
These coaching programs give you real accountability, feedback, clarity, and momentum so your playing keeps improving week after week.
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3-Month Intensive Coaching Program
Weekly bass coaching for fast, focused progress
Price: $1000 USD (Value: $3000)
*Breakdown: $83 per session
You choose your flow:
• Twelve weekly 30-minute sessions
or
• Six 60-minute sessions every two weeks
You get:
âś” Free onboarding session
âś” Weekly WhatsApp feedback
âś” Session replays
âś” Access to my course library
âś” Support every step of the way
Perfect if you are:
• Looking for guidance on a regular basis
• Wanting to improve your technique and dexterity
• Seeking confidence across the fretboard
• Trying to overcome a playing plateau
Coaching Programs for Every Journey
12-Month Coaching
Major growth. Long-term support.
Your price: $1600 for 12 months
(fifteen 1hr sessions = $107 per session)
($7500 value regular price $500 per hour session)
Sign up now6-Month Coaching
Structured development with flexibility
Your price: $1250 for 6 months
(nine 1hr sessions = $139 per session)
($4500 value regular price $500 per hour session)
Sign up now3-Month Coaching
Great for working on a short term goal
(This is not the 3 month intensive)
Your price: $700 for 3 months
(four 1hr sessions = $175 per session)
($2000 value regular price $500 per hour session)
Sign up now6 Week Coaching
 For help with recital, audition & performance prep
Your price: $650 for 6 weeks
(six 30min sessions = $108 per session)
($1500 value* regular price $250 per session)
Sign up now3 Week Coaching
 For help with recital, audition & performance prep
Your price: $550 for 3 weeks
(four 30min sessions = $138 per session)
($1000 value regular price $250 per session)
Sign up nowWhat’s included in the coaching programs?
(12, 6, and 3 month intensive programs only)
- Â A 60 min onboarding session where we discuss your musical background, strengths, main challenges you are currently facing as a bassist
- Â 60 min session with you to go through your customized road map for the next 12 or 6 months together
(12 and 6 month programs only) - Â Final 60 min exit review at the end of your coaching program
(12 and 6 month programs only) -  A total of 1 hour per month of one on one session time (can be 1x 1 hour session per month, 2x 30min sessions per month or 4x 15min sessions per month - you choose what’s best for you)
3 month intensive meets weekly for 30 min or 60 min every two weeks - Â Weekly feedback via WhatsApp
- Â Replays of all recorded sessions
- Â Access to the growing library of courses and trainings for the duration of your program
- Â Access to members only perks
Real results from a recent graduate
“I feel like my bass playing has definitely improved after taking the 6 month coaching program… I am feeling more comfortable playing all over the fretboard… I’ll certainly be starting the 12 month course soon!”
— Myles H.
Meet your coach:
Benjamin J. Shepherd
Born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand Benjamin started playing the bass at age seven. At eighteen he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full time music career and to study with bass legends Charlie Haden, Alphonso Johnson and Darek Oles at the California Institute of Arts (CalArts). He was then fortunate enough to become one of the most versatile and in demand bassists in Los Angeles.Â
Benjamin's studio and live credits include: Peter Erskine, Billy Childs, John Beasley and MONKestra, David Archuleta, Jeff Lorber, Ellis Hall, Megan Hilty, Niki Harris, Steve Weingart, Dave Weckl, Mike Stern, Jamison Ross, Amanda Seales, Chance the Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, Kris Bowers, Lee Ritenour, Joe LaBarbara, Gary Novak, Dave Grusin, Patrice Rushen, Marquis Hill, Myele Manzanza, James Brandon Lewis, Sam Barsh, Zara Mcfarlane, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Rachel Eckroth and many more.
