Online Jazz Bass Lessons

Develop walking bass lines, improvisation, harmony, and repertoire through one-to-one lessons. For upright and electric bass players of all skill levels

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$100/260

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Single 60-minute lesson
60-minute lessons package of 2
60-minute lessons package 0f 4

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What You Get With These Lessons

Work one-to-one with NYC bassist, arranger, and educator Gianluca Renzi through private online jazz bass lessons tailored to your level, goals, and musical interests. Whether you play upright bass or electric bass, and whether you are beginning your jazz journey or refining advanced concepts, each lesson is built around your specific needs.

Through Zoom or in-person sessions, we work together on walking bass lines, jazz improvisation, harmony, repertoire, technique, and any musical challenges you may encounter. Each lesson provides practical solutions, direct feedback, and clear guidance that you can immediately apply to your playing.

All skill levels are welcome. Choose your lesson package and start working with an experienced jazz bass teacher committed to helping you build real understanding, confidence, and musical independence.

What You Will Work On

Every session is tailored to your musical direction, whether you’re building fundamentals or refining advanced concepts. The focus is always clarity, structure, and real musical application.

Walking bass construction
Jazz harmony and chord progressions
Improvisation and solo development
Time feel and phrasing
Repertoire and tune preparation
Technical development on upright or electric bass
Arranging or composition related topics

* No prior jazz bass knowledge required — lessons are tailored to your experience.

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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Do You Prefer A More Flexible Option?

If you prefer studying independently and at your own pace, explore the Jazz Bass Academy courses and choose the learning path that best fits your goals and schedule. Three subscription-based courses are available for bass players of all skill levels.

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About

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.