Learn Bass Guitar With Confidence — Lock In The Groove & Become the Backbone of the Band
A step-by-step 8-module bass journey that teaches you real groove, real musicianship, and real confidence — even if you’re starting from zero.
Lifetime access • Beginner-friendly • Perfect for band, worship, gospel, pop, rock & more
This course is for you if ...
✅ You’ve always wanted to play bass but weren’t sure where to start
✅ You can play a few notes, but don’t really understand groove or timing yet
✅ You feel lost when people talk about “pocket,” “locking with the kick,” or “walking bass lines”
✅ You want to support a band, worship team, or artist — without overplaying
✅ You want to understand intervals, chords, and the Nashville Number System from a bassist’s perspective
✅ You’ve watched random YouTube videos but still don’t have a structured path
✅ You want a teacher who is fun, clear, a little nerdy, and very real about what it takes
By the end of this course, you will:
✅ Play with solid timing and groove that feels good to drummers and listeners
✅ Understand rhythm, pulse, and simple grooves in a way that finally makes sense
✅ Know your way around intervals, scales, and chord tones on the bass
✅ Build walking bass lines that outline the harmony and move the song forward
✅ Lock in with the kick drum and support the band like a pro
✅ Apply the Nashville Number System on bass so you can learn songs faster
✅ Use proper technique, posture, and bass maintenance so your playing is comfortable and safe
✅ Learn and play a full song (like “Another One Bites The Dust”) using the tools from the course
You won’t just play low notes.
You’ll carry the whole band.
HOW THE BASS COURSE WORKS
This course gives you a clear, beginner-friendly roadmap into the world of bass guitar.
You’ll get:
- 8 Core Modules – Theory + groove + technique in a logical sequence
- Guided demonstrations – Sheldon shows and explains everything step-by-step
- Real-world application – Rock, blues, pop, worship, funk influences
- Downloadable concepts & exercises – So you know what to practice
- Lifetime access – Learn at your own pace
- Optional Premium Tier – 5 focused masterclasses + 1:1 coaching session
Every lesson builds on the previous one so you always know exactly what to practice next.
MODULE BREAKDOWN
Inside the 8-Module Bass Journey
MODULE 1 — Welcome To Bass & The Role of the Bassist
Get grounded in what bass really is and why it’s so powerful. Sheldon shares his story, what bass does in a band, how it glues everything together, and what to expect from the course. You’ll start seeing yourself not just as “the person playing low notes,” but as the foundation of the music.
Outcome: You’ll understand your role, feel excited about the journey, and know exactly where you’re heading in this course.
MODULE 2 — Holding The Bass, Posture & First Notes
Learn how to hold your bass in a healthy way, where to position the instrument, how to use your fretting hand and plucking hand, and how to avoid tension and long-term injury. You’ll also play your first clear notes and get used to how the instrument feels.
Outcome: You’ll be physically comfortable on the instrument and set up with good technique from day one.
MODULE 3 — Rhythm & Simple Grooves (Finding The Pulse)
In this module, Sheldon breaks down rhythm in plain language: pulse, timing, counting, and feel. You’ll explore simple grooves, how to hear the beat, how to count (1-2-3-4, 1-&-2-&…), and how different tempos and time signatures feel — from rock to ballads to tricky Mission Impossible–style rhythms.
Outcome: You’ll finally get rhythm and start playing grooves that feel solid and musical.
MODULE 4 — Intervals & Scales For Bass
You’ll learn what intervals are (the distance between two notes), how whole steps and half steps work, and why intervals are the building blocks of everything musical. Sheldon also connects intervals to scales so you start understanding why scales matter and how they show up everywhere you play.
Outcome: You’ll have a working understanding of intervals & scales, making it easier to learn songs, bass lines, and new patterns.
MODULE 5 — Walking Bass Lines & Groove Building
Here you’ll learn how to create walking bass lines that outline chords and give songs forward motion. Sheldon shows how different styles (rock, blues, country, etc.) use simple patterns, root notes, and “anticipation notes” to create movement.
Outcome: You’ll be able to move beyond single-note boredom and build bass lines that make the music feel alive.
MODULE 6 — Chords, Triads & Bass Line Construction
This module connects intervals → chords → bass lines. You’ll learn what triads are (root, third, fifth), how they’re built, and how understanding chord tones helps you build stronger, more intentional lines. This is where the “smart” side of bass playing starts to click.
Outcome: You’ll stop guessing and start targeting the right notes that lock in with the harmony.
MODULE 7 — Playing With a Band (Listening, Space & Pocket)
Sheldon shares what it actually means to play bass in a band context. You’ll learn how to listen to the drummer, how to interact with guitar and keys, when to play simply, when to add fills, and how each instrument is a piece of the bigger picture.
Outcome: You’ll know how to support the band, not fight it — and how to make the whole group sound better.
MODULE 8 —Learning a Song From the Inside Out
In the final module, Sheldon walks you through learning a classic bass line (like “Another One Bites The Dust”) using everything you’ve built: intervals, groove, hand position, and the Nashville Number mindset. He gives you the main riff and challenges you to fill in the rest using your new skills.
Outcome: You’ll finish the course having actually learned and played a full, iconic bass line using tools you can apply to any song.
PREMIUM MASTERCLASSES (Included in the $197 Tier)
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR — SHELDON DUKES
Sheldon Dukes is a versatile bassist, educator, and all-around groove nerd who loves making bass feel fun and understandable for real people.
He’s played across styles — rock, gospel, funk, pop, and beyond — and brings a storyteller’s approach to teaching. His explanations are clear, his analogies are wild, and his main mission is to help you feel comfortable and powerful holding down the low end.
“You don’t have to be a ‘musical genius’ to get good at this. You just need the right tools and the willingness to put in the work.”
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
✅ Total beginners to bass
✅ Guitarists crossing over into bass land
✅ Worship & church musicians
✅ Rock / pop / funk / R&B band players
✅ Bedroom players who want to join a band someday
✅ Producers who want to actually play their bass lines
✅ Anyone who wants to understand groove, pocket, and song support
If you want to be the kind of bassist people love playing with, this is for you.
Ready to lock in the groove and become the bassist everyone wants to play with?
Choose your path and start today.
Bass Foundations Course
$97
One-Time Payment
You get:
✓ Full 8-Module Bass Course
✓ All core lessons and play-along examples
✓ Practice concepts and exercises
✓ Lifetime access
✓ Access to future updates to this course
✓ Certificate of completion
Bass Premium Experience
$197
One-Time Payment
You get EVERYTHING in the Foundations Course + ALL of this:
✓ All 5 Bass Masterclasses
✓ 1× 45-minute 1:1 Coaching Session with Sheldon
✓ Personalized feedback & next-step guidance
GUARANTEE
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try the Bass Course for 30 days.
If you don’t feel more confident, more musical, and more locked into the groove…
we’ll refund you. No hassle. No weirdness.
Your progress is protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. This course is designed for beginners to early-intermediate players. If you can hold a bass, pluck a string, or just love groovy music, you’re ready to start.
You’ll have 8 core modules + 5 masterclasses. Many students like to move through it in 6–8 weeks, but you can go faster or slower. You have lifetime access, so there’s zero pressure.
The teaching style works great for teens and adults. Younger students can absolutely follow along too, especially with a parent or older sibling helping them practice.
Any electric bass and a small amp will do. You’ll also need a device to watch the videos and a quiet-ish space to practice. A tuner and metronome app are helpful but not required.
Once you enroll at the $197 level, you’ll receive an email with a link to schedule your 45-minute Zoom session. You can use it to get feedback, ask technique questions, or walk through a groove you’re learning.
You get lifetime access to every module, masterclass, and future course updates — so you can revisit the material anytime.
The Starving Artists Community is an online platform where students can connect, share their progress, and support each other in their musical journeys.
Ready to lock in the groove and become the bassist everyone wants to play with?
Choose your path and start today.
Bass Foundations Course
$97
One-Time Payment
You get:
✓ Full 8-Module Bass Course
✓ All core lessons and play-along examples
✓ Practice concepts and exercises
✓ Lifetime access
✓ Access to future updates to this course
✓ Certificate of completion
Bass Premium Experience
$197
One-Time Payment
You get EVERYTHING in the Foundations Course + ALL of this:
✓ All 5 Bass Masterclasses
✓ 1× 45-minute 1:1 Coaching Session with Sheldon
✓ Personalized feedback & next-step guidance
