
Bass Guitar Lessons at Danman’s
Lock in the groove. Lead the rhythm. Learn the instrument that holds the band together.
Whether you’re learning funk slap, jazz walking, or solid rock grooves, our one-on-one bass lessons are designed to help students ages 3 and up build confidence, creativity, and killer tone.
What You’ll Learn:
Our bass instructors customize each lesson to your interests and skill level:

Technique & Finger Placement
Develop right-hand control, fretting precision, and smooth transitions.
Scales, Arpeggios & Intervals
Build your knowledge of music theory and apply it on the fretboard.
Styles & Genre Training
Funk, jazz, rock, blues, punk, reggae, pop — we cover it all.
Rhythm, Groove & Timekeeping
Learn to lock in with the drummer and drive the feel of a song.
Reading Charts & Playing by Ear
Master bass tab, lead sheets, or develop your ear — your choice
Slap, Pop, & Fingerstyle Techniques
Learn advanced styles when you're ready to level up.


Who It’s For:
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Ages 3+ — beginners to advanced players
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Guitarists switching over to bass
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Students preparing for band, auditions, or recording
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Musicians who want to lock in their rhythm skills
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Anyone who wants to feel the music from the ground up

In-Studio or Online
Lessons are available in-person at our Dana Point studio or online via Zoom.
Bring your instrument or use our gear — we’ll meet you at our School

Ready to Play?
Give us a call at (949) 496-6556 or email danmansmusic@gmail.com to get started.
We’ll match you with the right teacher and tailor a program just for you.

What Beginner Bass Students Learn:
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How to hold the bass properly
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How to hold your pick or use fingerstyle technique
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Names of the 4 bass strings
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Understanding the parts of the bass
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Tuning individual strings (sharper and flatter)
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Tuning all 4 strings
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Proper finger placement on the fretboard
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“Finger per fret” method in 1st position
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How to read bass tablature (TAB)
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First riffs: Smoke on the Water, Seven Nation Army, Ode to Joy
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Reading chord charts
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First chord: E major
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First strumming pattern: D_ DU DU DU
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First finger picking pattern: T-M-I-R
Continued Development Includes:
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Learning notes on each string (E, A, D, G)
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Mastering A major, B7, and other chord shapes
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Playing popular riffs and chord progressions
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Techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, walk-ups, and walk-downs
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Exploring 2-note and 3-note power chords
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Learning barre chord shapes, scales, and I–IV–V progressions
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Playing basslines for real-world songs like Funky Music, Back in Black, Horse with No Name, and more
🎯 Student progress is tracked and rewarded with tickets and bonuses — making each step exciting and goal-oriented.
