Jazz Bass Academy

by Gianluca Renzi

Are you stuck playing always the same walking bass lines? Are fast tempos and bass solos too hard to play? Do you want to master the fine art of creating lines and solos?

Join the Jazz Bass Academy and let me guide you to become a great bassist. I am an internationally renown bassist, arranger, educator and have played in the world's most famous jazz festivals, clubs and concert venues for over 30 years.

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Live Zoom Lessons

60-minute live lesson for upright bass, bass guitar, Jazz improvisation and arranging. You can choose a package of 1, 2 and 4 lessons and schedule the lessons based on your availability

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Evaluation-Guidance

15-minute downloadable video evaluation. Record a video describing what you need help on and playing for me so I can provide the best guidance. Reply in 48 hours guaranteed

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Play Along Tunes

Bass lines and solos on the most played jazz tunes with transcriptions. You can purchase single tracks on the online store, or subscribe to the weekly
Play Along membership plan

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Orchestral arrangements

Gianluca Renzi's big band arrangement of Involution by pianist Sorin Zlat

Gianluca Renzi's string orchestra arrangement of the full recording Viva V.E.R.D.I. by pianist Giovanni Mirabassi

What our members say about us...

Tonight, I delved into the lessons, and I have to admit, this new platform surpasses the previous one in my opinion. The incorporation of both PDFs and videos is exactly what I had in mind. Some of us require tangible study materials to grasp concepts effectively. Personally, I thrive in learning through listening, watching, doing, and studying, and I must say, the way the new platform is structured fulfills all these needs. I truly appreciate being able to watch the videos repeatedly and follow along with the PDF until everything clicks. So far, everything is crystal clear, and I couldn't be more pleased with the learning experience.

Artur

Practice Room

I agree, this place is an outstanding value, I was afraid it would be over my head but the assignments are clear and doable so I am very excited to be here!

Doug

Personal Studio