Learn Upright Bass your way with a TakeLessons expert

The upright bass, also known as a double bass, is the largest and deepest-sounding stringed instrument in the orchestra. While there are some differing accounts about its origins and transformation over the years, the upright bass is believed to be a descendant of the bass violin, dating back to the 15th century.

Today, students are still eager to learn to play this beautiful instrument, and that’s where our lessons come in. Here at TakeLessons, we’re delighted to offer in-person and online upright bass lessons. In fact, we’re known for offering some of the best online upright bass lessons around! Sign up with us today.

Certified Upright Bass Teachers

Forget about trying to learn this instrument by watching an online tutorial or reading a music book. Our upright bass teachers are here to help you progress and work toward your music goals. We offer a vast selection of professional teachers who are certified and background checked, ensuring you receive only the best instruction.

Ready to sign up for our lessons? Begin by selecting a tutor and choosing your schedule. When you browse our many available teachers, you can find out more information about each tutor’s expertise, qualifications, availability, and starting rates.

Students can expect to pay anywhere from $15 to $130 per hour, depending on their exact needs. Rates will vary based on the teacher, type of lesson, and location, but the average cost of a 60-minute session is $69, and a 30-minute session is $38.

To finish the sign-up process, simply select your preferred lesson package and get ready to start jamming!

Upright Bass Online Lessons for All Ages

While we pride ourselves on offering lessons for students of all ages, if you’re looking for upright bass lessons for kids, you may have to wait until your child is of a certain size. You see, the upright bass is an extremely large and heavy instrument, and small children may find it challenging to hold—let alone play.

That said, we offer classes for kids and adults, so as long as there’s an upright bass that matches the student’s size, anyone is welcome to join our lessons! Not sure about upright bass sizing? Our tutors are happy to assist you.

Upright Bass Lessons for All Levels

Learning to play an instrument is a different experience for every student. Some are naturals, picking up the upright bass at the drop of a hat, while others require more time to wrap their head around this wonderful instrument.

Because everyone’s journey is unique, our tutors work with students of all skill levels. They teach upright bass lessons for beginners looking for an introductory course as well as more advanced classes for students who are already familiar with the instrument. Sign up today, and our teachers will create a customized curriculum based on your needs.

Sample Curriculum for Beginner Upright Bass Lessons

In beginner lessons, your upright bass tutor might cover the following topics:

• Instrument anatomy and care
• Proper posture, instrument, and bow hold
• Thumb position and finger positions
• Practicing scales and basic melodies
• Learn to read musical notation
• Introduction to music theory

Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Upright Bass Lessons

In intermediate lessons, your instructor might cover the following topics:

• Bowing techniques and directions
• Pizzicato (striking) technique
• Slap bass
• Harmonics
• Exercises and arpeggios

Sample Curriculum for Advanced Upright Bass Lessons

Course content included in advanced upright bass classes depends greatly on the student's individual interests and goals, but your teacher might choose to cover the following topics:

• Intensive, genre-based study
• Sight reading
• Soloing and improvisation
• Audition coaching
• Performance preparation
• Gigging tips and advice

Sign up Today

What’s stopping you from fulfilling your upright-bass-playing dreams? Sign up for our in-person or online upright bass lessons today! After taking advantage of our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, select your teacher and schedule, and then pick your lesson package, and you’ll be well on your way to mastering this stringed instrument!