Program Overview

Bass Skills - Level 1

Program Overview

In pointblank's unique Bass Skills - Level 1 course, you’ll learn essential techniques that will help you translate your musical ideas to the electric bass guitar. Teach your fingers to play basslines, scales, grooves, and even chords before learning popular songs and writing your own walking basslines. This 10-week course meets for two hours per week and is taught by professional bass instructors in small class sizes of 16 students or less. Unlock the bass techniques used by professional bassists and producers to help you take your music to the next level. No previous experience required.

Key Information

• Duration: 1 Term
• Start Dates: July 2025, October 2025
• Timetable: One 2-hour class each week for 10 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots open.
• Fees:
  • $895 payment in full
  • $100 reg fee + balance of $795
  • $100 reg fee + $295 per month

Course Breakdown

• Musicianship Fundamentals
• Electric Bass Techniques
• Walking Basslines
• Popular Song Forms
• 12-Bar Blues
• Basic Music Theory
• Reading Chord Charts
• Rhythm & Pocket
• Major & Minor Keys
• Scales
• Reading & Writing Bass Parts
• Chord Tones

Career Opportunities

• Session/Backing Bass Guitarist
• LIVE ARTIST
• BASS GUITAR TEACHER
• LIBRARY/SYNC MUSIC CREATOR
• RECORDING ARTIST
• FUNCTION/TRIBUTE BAND MEMBER

Admission Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older (under age 18 may be accepted only with signed parental consent)
• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Be provided a current pointblank Music School Catalog
• Sign a School Performance Fact Sheet and an Enrollment Agreement for their program

Equipment Requirements

An electric bass guitar is required to take this program. Amplifiers and all other equipment you will need are provided on campus. If you decide to buy additional equipment, we will be happy to facilitate student discounts for you with leading industry partners.

Class Scheduling

For each 10-week course in musicianship, piano, guitar, or bass, classes normally meet once per week for 2 hours on a weekday in one of the following timeslots:

• 10:00am – 12:00pm (Morning Session)
• 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Noon Session)
• 2:30pm – 4:30pm (Afternoon Session)

Class schedules are confirmed and released two weeks prior to the start of each quarter. Please call for the most up-to-date information on scheduling and class availability. Our facilities are also open for student use from six to seven days a week, giving you valuable time in the studio to practice your musicianship or instrumental exercises and reinforce your new skills outside of class sessions.

Student Housing

Our students have many options for housing accommodations near pointblank Los Angeles. Please visit our Student Accommodation page or Contact an Admissions Advisor for more info.

International Students

International students have different options for attending pointblank classes depending on their country of origin. These include the B2 visitor visa, the ESTA visa waiver program, and more. We do not offer F or M student visas at this time.

Further information for international students can be found here on our International Students USA page. Please call or contact us for assistance.