What is the best age to start learning bass?

We recommend that if your child is showing an interest in learning an instrument, any age is the best age. As a parent, you’ll know when that time is. Is your child playing air guitar to their favorite songs or singing in the shower and everywhere they go? Perhaps they’re playing drums on the couch or the seat in the back of the car. These are all clear signs that you have a musician in the making.

We’ve had incredible success with bass students starting as young as 4 years old. The key is not to expect miracles, but to trust that our professional instructors are working hard to motivate your child to be the best they can be. Slowly, skills will be developed, and before you know it, your child will be playing like a pro.

Is the bass guitar the same as a regular guitar?

Just like a regular guitar, you can get a bass in electric and acoustic, however, the electric version is the most popular. Guitars have 6 strings and sometimes 7 whereas bass guitars are typically made with 4 or 5 strings. With that said, they also make bass guitars with 6 strings and sometimes more.

Another comparison is the gauge of the strings. Guitar strings are thinner while bass strings are much thicker, thus giving them that super low-end sound.

Do I need my own bass guitar?

We definitely feel it is a great idea to have your own instrument, but if you are testing the waters and would rather not make the investment, we offer affordable bass guitar rentals. We also sell some really amazing new bass guitars that are inexpensive and approved by us. Ask your studio for more details.

How long until I’m good?

While everyone is different, the bottom line is practice. The more time you spend with your bass guitar, the faster you will experience ability-changing results. If we’re doing our job right by keeping you motivated and inspired, you or your child will have to work at putting the bass guitar down.

Can I play in a band?

Another valuable learning tool we offer that will greatly increase your musical knowledge is our live performance programs. We’ve seen musicians skyrocket to greatness when working with our amazing instructors and other musicians in a live band setting.

Check out our JamCore program that is designed for intermediate musicians who are ready to perform live. It is quite affordable and guaranteed to advance your playing to the next level! We also offer advanced band programs such as BandCore and Rockstar Pro.