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Introducing the Jazz Accelerator with Scott Devine
Mind BLOWN. So many things have just clicked into place in one fell swoop - this accelerator is EXACTLY what I needed at exactly the right time.
Michael, Accelerator Student
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Join The WaitlistWant to know what all these bass players have in common?
They ALL studied Jazz. Even if they aren’t actually associated with that style.
That’s why every bass player knows that studying Jazz is like a..
But learning Jazz can be hard. Really hard.
Whether you’re trying to learn from YouTube or books, it’s SUPER abstract, and you have no idea where to start.
If only you could find that PERFECT video or book then it would be easier, right?
Wrong!
It gets worse, here’s why.
Even if you do find the right YouTube video or book, you’re still only getting one facet of the complete picture.
So you feel like you’ve got a tiny piece of the jigsaw puzzle, and you’re not even sure what the final puzzle is supposed to look like.
We knew we needed to fix it
We wanted to bring the same 360 degree integrated learning experience you could formerly only get from MUSIC SCHOOL…to online jazz learning.
So we developed a brand new program from the ground up
We applied what we learned developing programs like the massively popular Players Path to develop the first 360-degree-integrated, step-by-step online learning system for jazz bass.
INTRODUCING
The ONLY 360-degree integrated, step-by-step online jazz learning system for bass players.
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Join The WaitlistHow it works
This course is structured using our unique 360-degree educational framework, which immerses you in the key skills required to truly develop your voice as a jazz player.
The 5 Areas of Study
What makes the Jazz Accelerator so much easier than learning from jazz books?
The key is exposing you to 5 key facets of jazz in a comprehensive way, without overwhelming you. In the Jazz Accelerator, we use real tunes to introduce the following 5 areas of focus, and keep it fun!
— Soloing & Improv
— Harmony & Theory
— Melody & Interpretation
— Chordal Development
— Accompaniment Skills
Why it works
The Jazz Accelerator gives you 3 things you can’t get anywhere else.
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A fully-integrated system
The Jazz Accelerator gives you an in-depth 360-degree look at ALL the core skills necessary to develop a voice as a jazz player.
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Learn by doing
Unlike many jazz books and videos, The Jazz Accelerator uses real jazz tunes as the basis for learning, so you can see your progress as you move from tune-to-tune, and have fun doing it!
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Sequential Learning
The Jazz Accelerator leverages the sequential learning methodology we developed with Players Path, which is what makes SBL different from any other online learning platform.
What's Inside
18+ hours of detailed step-by-step video instruction
Unlike jazz books, you’ll feel like you’re “in the room” with me whilst I demonstrate every exercise, in high-resolution video, with complete notation.
12 weeks of lessons
The Jazz Accelerator teaches you to learn by doing: we’ll go in-depth into 3 real jazz tunes, spending 4 weeks on each of them, examining them from the full-360 degree approach.
Downloadable play-alongs
For each tune we examine, you’ll have professionally recorded backing tracks, so you’ll be able to track your progress learning the tunes, and also have fun!
Beautifully designed printable workbooks
If you’d rather study something offline, or even read it from a printed page, The Jazz Accelerator gives you downloadable workbooks for every written exercise.
This course in 2 mins
The Course
The Jazz Accelerator uses real jazz tunes as the basis for learning, to simulate the “learning by doing” experience you’d get in music school, show you the 5 key facets of jazz in context, and give you early wins.
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WEEKs 01 – 04
Module 01: Red Bossa
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In Module 01 you’ll be learning a re-imagined version of the popular Jazz Standard “Blue Bossa”. We’ll be using its must-know chord sequence as a basis to make the first revolution of the 360-degree framework, allowing you to absorb the 5 key areas at a basic level.
What you’ll learn
- All about Bossa Nova bass lines and getting the right time and feel
- How major and minor ii V I’s work from a theoretical perspective
- The must-know chord shapes every bass player should know
- How to take a chord tone only approach to soloing and improvisation
- and much more!
- WEEK 01 Theory & Harmonic Analysis
- WEEK 02 Accompaniment & Building Bass Lines
- WEEK 03 Melodic Interpretation & Chord Studies
- WEEK 04 Soloing & Improvisation
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WEEKs 05 – 08
Module 02: Tune Down
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In Module 02 we’ll again be taking a re-imagined version of a popular Jazz Standard, this time the classic song "Tune Up" by Miles Davis. As we did in the previous module, we’ll then be using that must-know chord sequence as a framework to make our second 360-degree revolution through the 5 key concepts, this time at a more advanced level.
What you’ll learn
- All about the two-feel
- Walking bass lines
- A deeper in-depth look at major and minor ii-V-I’s
- Open and closed voiced chord voicings plus the common extensions to can use
- Soloing using key centres
- and much more!
- WEEK 05 Theory & Harmonic Analysis
- WEEK 06 Accompaniment & Building Bass Lines
- WEEK 07 Melodic Interpretation & Chord Studies
- WEEK 08 Soloing & Improvisation
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WEEKs 09 – 12
Module 03: Off Blue Dolphin Avenue
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In Module 03 we’ll introduce the final, and most advanced re-imagined version of a popular Jazz Standard, this time the classic song On Green Dolphin Street by Bronisław Kaper. This will be the third and final revolution through the 5 key concepts of the 360-degree framework, and the most advanced application of the concepts. By the end of these 4 weeks you’ll have used the framework 3 complete times, in less time than it would take you to complete just one jazz book, teaching you only a fraction of the concepts.
What you’ll learn
- All about advanced approaches to walking bass lines
- Common chord substitutions
- Mixing modal and key centre approaches to soloing and improvisation
- Phrasing concepts
- Advanced chordal techniques
- Advanced articulations
- and much more!
- WEEK 09 Theory & Harmonic Analysis
- WEEK 10 Accompaniment & Building Bass Lines
- WEEK 11 Melodic Interpretation & Chord Studies
- WEEK 12 Soloing & Improvisation
Inside each module
Each of the 12 weeks contain over 90 minutes of video tutorials, broken up into sequenced lessons that walk you step-by-step through all of the key skills and concepts you’ll be learning.
You’ll be given exercises for your specific level, and etudes and performances to learn. You’ll also be getting homework each week to keep you focused on your goals.
Wow, this course is bad ass !!!! I really think that will be a game changer in my playing and in my understanding of the music. Many thanks to Scott and his team !!
Maxime – Accelerator Student
3 Bonus Interviews With Jazz Bass Legends
We’re adding three bonus interviews to this edition of Jazz Accelerator with bass legends Jeff Berlin, Felix Pastorius, and Hadrien Feraud. Glean never-before-seen insights from these iconic bassists about how they approach mastering the instrument.
What's The Cost?
Normally, for the 360-integrated learning experience we deliver in the Jazz Accelerator, your only option would be to enroll in a semester of music school, which could cost THOUSANDS.
But don’t worry, you won’t pay over $24,000.00 because I've made the Jazz Accelerator available to you for the small investment of just $197 today.
But hurry, because this is the last time you’ll be able to get access at this low price. The next time I open the doors, the price will be going up significantly and I don’t want you to miss out.
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The Jazz Accelerator is backed by my no-questions-asked, 30-day guarantee — which is now trusted by over 80,000 bass players like you from around the globe. That means if the lessons in The Jazz Accelerator don’t transform your play, we’ll give you a full refund.
Student Feedback
Your Instructor
SCOTT DEVINE Scott’s Bass Lessons Founder
With 20+ years of experience as a professional bass player and educator, over a million aspiring bass players following his lessons, and over 90 million views on YouTube, Scott is the most widely followed bass educator in the world.
He has taught thousands of students around the world, lectured and spoken at music schools and universities, and is continuously striving to take online bass education to the next level.
FAQ
- When does the course start and finish?
The entire Jazz Accelerator curriculum is available immediately as soon as you join.
- How long do I have access to the course?
Is lifetime access good for you? Because that works for us.
- Are the lessons live?
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The core lessons are not live so you don’t have to be online to receive them. They are on-demand lessons that are available immediately, so you can choose your own pace.
- How long is each lesson?
Lessons average around 30 minutes per lesson with 4 specific exercises provided for each. It is recommended that you practice each exercise for 5 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week.
- How long do I have to enroll?
Enrollment closes Wednesday, July 5
- What if I am unhappy with the program?
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The Jazz Accelerator is backed by my no-questions-asked, 30-day guarantee — which is now trusted by over 70,000 bass players like you from around the globe.
That means if the lessons in The Jazz Accelerator don’t help you transform your technique better than anything you’ve ever tried, just send one quick email to our friendly support team here in the UK within 30 days of the start of the course.
We’ll return every cent you paid. And we’ll even eat the credit card processing fees.
- Is this program self paced?
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This is a self-paced course. So depending on your level of bass playing right now, you may want to spend a few weeks on each module, and in some cases even more time. It all depends on how fast you want to work through the materials and how much practice time you’ve got.
So in a nutshell, the pace and intensity of this program is totally customisable to your specific needs.
- Is this program for beginners?
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If you're a total beginner, this program is not for you. You should be able to play the instrument already and have a basic understanding of things like arpeggios and scales.
Be that as it may, if you're anything other than a total beginner, you will find this accelerator valuable.
- Who is this program not for?
If you're the kind of bass player who's not willing to practice their craft and expects to get better by simply watching more and more videos hoping that it'll raise their game, this program is not for you.
- Does this program work for all styles of music?
Absolutely! This program is a complete methodology that will work for any style of music. Whether it’s Marcus Miller, Pino Paladino, or James Jamerson, jazz is the “secret weapon” that great bass players use to decode tunes, play great walking lines, and solo effortlessly.
- If I miss enrolment this time around, when will enrolment reopen?
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The next conceivable time we’d offer the Jazz Accelerator is in late 2024.