UPRIGHT BASS FOR NEW PLAYERS
Stop guessing—start sounding like a pro.
If you’ve been circling the upright without real progress, this is your moment. Follow a clear path to confident playing, solid time, and a great sound.
Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” Click the button below and let’s get you moving in the right direction.
Learn directly with Kelly McCarty, Adjunct Professor of Bass at Georgia State University and Morehouse College, and build the fundamentals that move the needle—fast.
“A lot of my students have landed upright gigs within weeks of starting this course—not necessarily the goal, but it is proof of how quickly things can click with the right approach. What I care about most is that you enjoy the instrument and feel confident playing it. But for a lot of players, the course ends up paying for itself in a single gig.”
WHAT’S INSIDE
CORE TECHNIQUE
If the upright bass has ever felt big, awkward, or hard to control—you’re not alone. Once you understand how the instrument is built and how it moves, things start to line up. You’ll find your balance, the bass settles into you, and suddenly it starts to open up—your sound coming through deeper, fuller, and more grounded.
PERSONAL GUIDANCE
Getting started on upright can feel like you’re wrestling with the instrument, especially if you’re figuring it out on your own. That’s where the right guidance changes everything. Bit by bit, things fall into place—you feel more at home with the bass, your hands move with less effort, and your playing starts to flow instead of fight back.
PLUCKING vs BOWING
If your sound feels uneven or your hands aren’t quite doing what you want, it usually comes down to technique. Small shifts in how you hold the bow or pull the string can unlock a completely different sound. As your movement lines up and everything connects, the bass responds—your tone rings out clear, full, and under control.
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