The lessons below 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 $55 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 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

The following lessons are free for private individual use only; please support their continuation by considering a purchase from my online store.
Basic
Blues Bass and the Major Pentatonic Scale
Minor Pentatonic Scale and Blues Scale on the Bass
Intro to Major Scale Harmony for Bass
Hearing Major Scale Intervals on Bass
Advanced
Tritone Chord Substitution in Bass Lines
Constructing Bass Lines from Chord Symbols Pt. 1
Constructing Bass Lines from Chord Symbols Pt. 2
Video Lessons
