Jazz Bass Courses For
Upright And Electric Bass

Subscription-based courses for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players plus personalized weekly guidance through Personal Studio

PRACTICE ROOM - $9.99/month
Build strong foundations in walking bass lines, harmony, and jazz improvisation through structured lessons and practical examples. Learn at your own pace

✓ Learn the fundamentals of jazz bass
✓ Develop strong rhythm and time feel
✓ Understand melodic approaches
✓ Create your own bass lines and solos
✓ Study practical examples on standards
✓ Build your improvisational vocabulary
✓ 100+ lessons already available


Practice Room is regularly updated with new lessons and learning materials.

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PLAY ALONG - $15.99/month
Study real bass lines and solos on jazz standards to develop fluency, expand your vocabulary, and deepen your understanding of improvisation. Learn at your own pace

✓ Study real bass lines and solos
✓ Focus on the most played standards
✓ Understand harmonic and melodic concepts
✓ Develop fluency, phrasing and vocabulary
✓ Practice with the slower takes 
✓ Learn with detailed breakdown lessons
✓ 95+ videos already available

Play Along is regularly updated with new lessons and learning materials.

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PERSONAL STUDIO - $89.99/month
Prefer more flexibility than traditional private lessons? Get personalized weekly recorded lessons, video feedback, and a study plan tailored to your goals and progress.


✓ Personalized weekly lessons
✓ Detailed analysis on your playing
✓ Upload videos weekly for review
✓ Assignments and practical examples
✓ Unlimited support via message
✓ Ongoing guidance and support
✓ Propose topics to study


Flexible schedule with Zoom catch-up lessons when needed

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Meet Your Instructor: Gianluca Renzi

Cherokee on Electric and Upright Bass

NYC jazz bassist, arranger, and educator with international performing and teaching experience

His teaching focuses on helping students understand how harmony, walking bass lines, melodic approaches, and improvisation work together, developing the skills needed to perform confidently in real musical situations.

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Live Private Lessons Also Available

Subscription-based learning isn’t for everyone. Private lessons offer direct access to an experienced professional who can guide you through real musical situations and provide immediate feedback. Whether in person or on Zoom, the learning process remains the same: we work together on your goals, answer your questions, and address the areas that need the most attention. Choose your lesson package, and we’ll schedule our sessions afterward.

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Not Ready For A Subscription Or Private Lessons? 

Choose a one-time Video Feedback lesson or a Play Along Single Video. No ongoing commitment required and study on your free time.

VIDEO FEEDBACK - $29.99
Try a one-time Personal Studio session, uploaad a video (up to 5 minutes), ask specific questions, or submit a performance for review. You’ll receive a personalized 15-minute downloadable video lesson with detailed feedback, practical examples, and targeted assignments. Book anytime — no subscription required. Upload instruction after purchase.

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PLAY ALONG SINGLE VIDEOS - $5.99
A single Play-Along experience featuring my original bass lines and improvised solos on a curated selection of essential jazz standards and original compositions. Each session includes a complete transcription, a slow-tempo practice version for detailed study, and an in-depth lesson analyzing the harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic concepts behind the performance.

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Jazz Bass Academy is an online jazz bass school founded by New York bassist and arranger Gianluca Renzi. It provides structured study paths and private lessons for upright and electric bass players, from beginners to advanced musicians.

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