The bass guitar and thedrum setmake up the band's "rhythm section". Bass players are often thought of as the backbone of the band.
Electric bass guitar is similar to electric guitar, but it typically only plays single notes at a time, and is usually played with the right hand fingers instead of a pick.
The electric bass guitar typically has 4 strings, but 5 string and even 6 string basses do exist!
In music, the bass note (the lowers note) of each chord is very important — in a band, the bass guitar has the role of playing the bass note of each chord.
MEET THE TEACHERS
MEET THE TEACHERS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
about bass guitar lessons at NOLA School of Music
F.A.Q.
about bass guitar lessons at NOLA School of Music
WILL I NEED TO BUY A BASS GUITAR?
Yes. We do not provide instruments for our students to take home, so you will need to purchase or rent an instrument.
If you don't have a bass guitar yet, don't worry! Go ahead and schedule your first lesson and your teacher will let you know what to look for and where to shop. You'll be able to play your teacher's bass guitar during the first lesson.
WHAT STYLES OF MUSIC WILL I LEARN?
Since the electric bass guitar can be found in almost any genre of music, you'll have your pick of your favorite songs and genres to choose from! Talk to your teacher about what style of music you're interested in learning and they'll help you choose the best songs for you to learn.
WILL I GET A CHANCE TO PERFORM IN A BAND?
Yes! We have multiple school concerts every year and we love getting our students together to play together in groups for the performances! Our teachers are all multi-instrumentalists, so you'll get some experience playing with other instruments in your lesson as well.
LESSON OPTIONS
LESSON OPTIONS
30-MINUTE LESSONS
30-minute lessons are our most popular option at NOLA School of Music. They are ideal for beginners and children who don't have enough material (or the attention span) for a longer lesson.
60-MINUTE LESSONS
60-minute weekly lessons are great for adults or intermediate/advanced students. An hour lesson gives your teacher plenty of time to focus on technique, sight-reading, improvisation, and other aspects of music without being rushed.
45-MINUTE LESSONS
For many students, 45-minute weekly lessons are the perfect sweet spot. Since 45-minute lessons are difficult to schedule, they may only be available during early afternoon hours or late evening.
PRICING OPTIONS
PRICING OPTIONS
PRICING OPTIONS
OUR MONTHLY PROGRAM
Sign up for weekly lessons (with unlimited makeup lessons) at a discounted rate.
OUR MOST POPULAR OPTION
We've found that students who commit to a weekly time have the most success at learning an instrument.
RESERVED WEEKLY TIME SLOT
You'll have a regular reserved time slot with the same teacher each week.
UNLIMITED MAKEUP LESSONS
Schedule a free makeup (through our easy-to-use online portal) for any lesson cancelled by 7 PM the night before.
VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON
Choose between virtual lessons (over Zoom) or in-person lessons at our Mid-City, New Orleans location.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Perform solo, with your teacher, or with a full band in our bi-annual student concerts.
NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT
Simply let us know before your first lesson of the month if you would like to discontinue lessons.
FLAT-RATE MONTHLY PRICE
Save an average of 32% compared to our A La Carte lessons!
Please note: different months may contain 3, 4, or 5 lessons depending on our schedule, but all monthly students are guaranteed a minimum of 48 lessons per year.
Sign up for weekly lessons (with unlimited makeup lessons) at a discounted rate.
OUR MOST POPULAR OPTION
We've found that students who commit to a weekly time have the most success at learning an instrument.
RESERVED WEEKLY TIME SLOT
You'll have a regular reserved time slot with the same teacher each week.
UNLIMITED MAKEUP LESSONS
Schedule a free makeup (through our easy-to-use online portal) for any lesson cancelled by 7 PM the night before.
VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON
Choose between virtual lessons (over Zoom) or in-person lessons at our Mid-City, New Orleans location.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Perform solo, with your teacher, or with a full band in our bi-annual student concerts.
NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT
Simply let us know before your first lesson of the month if you would like to discontinue lessons.
FLAT-RATE MONTHLY PRICE
Save an average of 32% compared to our A La Carte lessons!
Please note: different months may contain 3, 4, or 5 lessons depending on our schedule, but all monthly students are guaranteed a minimum of 48 lessons per year.
Book individual lessons with no weekly commitment.
