Bass Skills - Level 2

Program Overview

Bass Skills - Level 2

Program Overview

In our Bass Skills - Level 2 course, you'll go deeper with practical bass techniques and your overall musicianship on the electric bass. Get your musical ideas onto the bass fretboard by studying things like pick and fingerstyle playing, slapping, popping, deep grooves, exotic scales, modes, improvisation, and more. Play basslines from popular songs and write your own creative basslines and progressions. Class meets for two hours per week for a period of 10 weeks guided by a pro bass instructor in small groups. Once you've learned the bass skills shared by professional bassists and producers, your own music is sure to improve.

Key Info

• Duration: 1 Term
• Start Dates: October 2025
• Timetable: One 2-hour class each week for 10 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots open.

Fees

• $895 payment in full (includes $90 saving over monthly installments)
• $100 reg fee + balance of $795 (includes $90 saving over monthly installments)
• $100 reg fee + $295 per month

Accommodation

While we don't offer on-campus housing, we work with trusted partners to help you find safe, comfortable student housing that fits your needs and budget. Whether you're looking for short-term housing or apartment rental, there are plenty of options—many fully furnished and equipped with high-speed internet and secure access.

Course Breakdown

• All-Around Musicianship
• Progressive Bass Techniques
• Extended Basslines & Patterns
• Improvising on Bass
• Rhythm Section Techniques
• Modes & Exotic Scales
• Writing Creative Bassline
• Sight-reading Bass Parts
• Touch & Dynamics
• Ornamentation
• Pick & Fingerstyle
• Fretboard Dexterity

Expert Instructors

• John Davies: Guitar
• Ollie Hopkins: Guitar

Career Opportunities

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

FAQ

• Are there any admission requirements?
  • Admission into any college-level program at pointblank requires that the prospective student:
    • 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
• What equipment do I need to take this program?
  • 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.
• When are the classes scheduled?
  • 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)
• Do you provide 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.
• I work full time. Can I enroll?
  • Yes. Classes are usually available in the evening and on weekends, and we will be happy to arrange a class schedule that works around your other professional commitments. Please check with an Admissions Advisor to see what scheduling options are available.
• I'm an international student. Can I enroll?
  • 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.