Janek's Bass Studio

Bebop Vocabulary

We're breaking down the masters of bebop. From Lee Morgan to Charlie Parker, you can learn so much from checking out the history of these great players. And when you apply that to the electric bass, AND your practice routine, the sky is the limit.

Developing Rhythm: Bass Lines & Solos

Developing a bass line or solo out of a tiny musical fragment is an incredibly useful tool. This course expounds my process for finding and developing ideas all around the instrument, and will expand your vocabulary as a bass player.

Jazz Standards for Electric Bass

Even on the electric bass, jazz standards provide an incredible foundation of harmony, melody, and improvisation. From Autumn Leaves to Giant Steps, this course will give you an all-inclusive guide to mastering your Real Book.

Jazz Vocabulary for Bass

All jazz musicians get frustrated with their limited ideas, but this course will take your vocabulary from tired to inspired. Inside are practice tools, transcription suggestions, and techniques for building an entire routine out of a single phrase.

Improvisation Masterclass

From basic to complex, this 12-part masterclass goes deep inside my process of improving fluency when improvising. Explore motivic development, creating tension, playing "outside," and so much more.

Chordal Reharmonization

You'll be amazed at how symphonic you can make a 4-string bass sound with just a few simple chord concepts. This course explores my vast vocabulary of chords and reharmonization techniques for bass.