Private Bass Lessons

With years of experience as an educator, Ryan would love to help you on your musical journey. Whether you need motivation and accountability, a practice regime to help you stay focused, or tips for breaking bad habits, lessons are a great way to take your playing to the next level. Every lesson is catered to the learning style of the student and guided by the philosophy of process, persistence, and progress.

Well-versed in teaching all skill levels, from “I just got a bass” to “I’ve been playing music for thirty years,” you can expect to focus on:

  • Improving technique

  • Understanding music theory

  • Practical application and song learning

  • Refining your tone

  • Developing good practicing habits

  • Jamming and improvising

  • Soloing and melodic approach

  • Professionalism

Professional Consultations

If you are looking for advice regarding the professional music scene, this consultation may be more beneficial than the standard bass lesson. Prior to your session, Ryan will take the time to review your playing, listen to recordings or watch videos, and peruse online assets.

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Student Testimonials

  • Brian from Nashville

    “Within just a few weeks, she has helped me develop a better practice routine, play with more comfortable and efficient technique, incorporate more musicality into my playing, and understand how one’s playing style can affect the tone of the instrument.”

  • Chuck from Connecticut

    “I had been trying to learn bass for about two years using YouTube, but without any real guide, I floundered.

    After just a month of lessons with Ryan, I am seeing real progress and I actually look forward to practice.”

  • Jenn from Nashville

    “I have progressed much further in my bass playing that what I was able to do by myself with online resources. Ryan’s feedback is clear, encouraging, and kind, but never patronizing. I know she is invested in my improvement and that encourages me to keep playing.”

  • Sami from Beirut

    “Ryan is simply one of the best educators I have ever come across. Period.”

    In the last few months, I’ve made better friends with theory, I’ve gotten better insight into the development of soul music, I have clearer insight on the role of the bass within the song, and most importantly, I approach the bass with love and joy.”

  • Drew from California

    “Ryan is that rarest of musicians: killer player, but also a great teacher. And she makes the learning process fun.

    Charting songs was never so engaging as when Ryan challenges you to figure out the changes to a tune—and then explains it in a way that makes sense. You see it from a new perspective and boom… you’ve learned something new and you feel awesome.”

  • Chris from Portland

    I’m a self-taught guitar player that asked Ryan to help me move to bass. After the first 4 lessons I am amazed by how much we’ve covered and how much fun I’m having while approaching music in a whole different way.

    In our first lesson, Ryan made me feel more comfortable on the bass than I had after owning one for more than a decade.”