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"Doug Ross" - Debut solo album by veteran Los Angeles bassist Doug Ross featuring a mix of vocal and instrumental jazz-inflected grooves. With special guest performances by Otmaro Ruiz and Brett Garsed, among others.

"I enjoyed your CD a lot! Very thoughtful, tasty writing and playing." - Lincoln Goines (Mike Stern, Michel Camilo)

"Let me Say that record of yours is really really great. I was floored by it. The songs are great your playing of course is perfect and I just enjoy it front to back." - Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai, Kevin Eubanks)


 

MP3 samples from "Doug Ross":


 

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Bass Lessons

The following lessons are provided free for individual use, and are paid for solely through CD sales, so if you find the information here helpful, please click on the album cover at left to support independent music by purchasing my latest CD. And be sure to check back here monthly for new lessons!

I also offer private video lessons via internet, or in person at my home studio near Glendale CA, convenient to downtown L.A. Video lessons are $60 and lessons at my studio are $40 per hour. Please call or email me for a free consultation about personalized lessons.

Doug Ross 323-665-9488

"Doug is a great teacher that I'll gladly drive 45 minutes to visit. His experience as a gigging professional bass player means that I get the no nonsense techniques to develop tasty licks. I recommend that aspiring bass players take a lesson from Doug as soon as possible. That's a call to action! GET A LESSON NOW!" -MS

"Doug is a great bass instructor. I have no music background and he made me feel comfortable. He was patient and he made it really fun to learn to play." -Ellen R

"If you are serious about becoming a better bass player I would highly recommend Doug Ross.  Working with Doug has made learning the bass an incredibly fun experience, while at the same time he has continually challenged me to be become a better player. No matter what your current level of experience, Doug can not only improve your playing, but also help you see the bass in new creative ways." -Reed B 

 

Doug with FSM bass studentsDoug with summer camp students

 

The following lessons are free for individual use only; please support their continuation by considering a purchase from my online store.

Basic

How to Tune a Bass Guitar

Blues Bass and the Major Pentatonic Scale

Minor Pentatonic Scale and Blues Scale on the Bass

Practice Tips for Bassists

Intro to Major Scale Harmony for Bass

Advanced

Chord Voicings for Bass Pt. 1

Chord Voicings for Bass Pt. 2

Tritone Chord Substitution in Bass Lines

Constructing Bass Lines from Chord Symbols Pt. 1

Video Lessons

Open String Exercise for Developing Right Hand Technique

Random Groove Exercise

 

Doug with Japanese studentsDoug performing a clinic


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