Build real walking basslines through the blues by studying the legends and applying it in real time. Small group, focused learning designed to develop time, feel, and musical movement.

Build Motown-style basslines that lock into the groove by studying the legends and applying it in real time. Small group, focused learning designed to develop feel, time, and musical movement.

Notes of Hope is a benefit concert by The Bass Shed Academy, celebrating legacy and empowering future generations through music. Featuring legendary bassist Jerry Jemmott, live jazz, and youth performers, the event supports music education programs that connect communities and inspire cultural growth.

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at bassist Ryan Roberts’ sophomore album Echoes of Change with vocalist Lia Booth. Join us in the studio, meet the artists, and experience the music as it’s being created.

An Evening of Groove & Celebration
Join us for a powerful close to the LowEnd Lab summer series with a special concert featuring bassist Steve Billman, guitarist Jeff Miley, and drummer Joel Taylor. Held at Eagle Rock Community Church on Saturday, August 30, this performance celebrates a season of growth, connection, and low-end excellence. Proceeds support youth music programs and future community workshops through The Bass Shed Academy.

Join us for an immersive afternoon of groove, grit, and musical growth at LowEnd Lab: Masterclass Sessions—a hands-on workshop designed for both double bassists and electric bassists. This event dives deep into the art of bass mastery, offering a dynamic space to sharpen your skills and expand your musical voice.

Led by expert instructors and working professionals, you’ll explore technique, phrasing, tone shaping, and interpretation in ways that will challenge and inspire—no matter your genre or experience level. Whether you're bowing through Bach, locking into a pocket groove, or navigating complex fusion lines, LowEnd Lab is your opportunity to grow and connect with a thriving community of low-end explorers.

LowEnd Lab: Masterclass Sessions – July 2025
The second installment of LowEnd Lab returns this July with all-new workshops for electric and double bassists. Designed for players of all levels, this immersive event explores technique, tone, and creativity across all styles. Hosted at Eagle Rock Covenant Church in Los Angeles, LowEnd Lab brings the bass community together to grow, connect, and groove.

Reserve your spot and be part of the next wave of LowEnd Lab.

Whether you play electric or upright, groove to soul or dive into jazz and classical, this session offers hands-on workshops led by professional players who live and breathe the low end. Come deepen your technique, sharpen your musical instincts, and explore the full range of the bass across genres.

Join the movement. Learn. Connect. Elevate your playing.
Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Join us for an immersive afternoon of groove, grit, and musical growth at LowEnd Lab: Masterclass Sessions—a hands-on workshop designed for both double bassists and electric bassists. This event dives deep into the art of bass mastery, offering a dynamic space to sharpen your skills and expand your musical voice.

Led by expert instructors and working professionals, you’ll explore technique, phrasing, tone shaping, and interpretation in ways that will challenge and inspire—no matter your genre or experience level. Whether you're bowing through Bach, locking into a pocket groove, or navigating complex fusion lines, LowEnd Lab is your opportunity to grow and connect with a thriving community of low-end explorers.

Celebrate Summer Soundwave 25 with a live in-store performance by Francesca Falcone and Ryan Shane Stuber of Tredici at The Amp Shop/Bass Exchange in North Hollywood. Don’t miss this special set from one of LA’s rising indie acts, as they bring their unique sound to the heart of the bass community. Free, all-ages event celebrating music, artistry, and local culture!

Join us for a special in-store performance by renowned guitarist Steve Fister at The Amp Shop/Bass Exchange as part of Summer Soundwave 25! Known for his fiery solos, blues-rock mastery, and world-class tone, Steve has performed with legends and carved out a celebrated solo career of his own.

This free performance is an up-close chance to experience one of LA’s top guitarists in action, in one of SoCal’s most iconic gear shops.

Part of Summer Soundwave 25, a weekend-long celebration of Southern California’s music scene, hosted by The Bass Shed Academy.

Come hang, listen, and celebrate the sound.

Oskar Cartaya – Latin Music Workshop & Masterclass
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Location: Ventura Music – Ventura, CA
Admission: Free & open to all ages

Celebrate Summer Soundwave 25 with an unforgettable afternoon of rhythm, culture, and musical mastery! Renowned bassist, composer, and bandleader Oskar Cartaya will lead a Latin music workshop and masterclass at Ventura Music, featuring a special guest appearance.

Dive into the heart of Latin grooves, ensemble playing, and musical storytelling from one of the most respected voices in the genre. Whether you're a student, performer, or fan of Latin music, this is a rare opportunity to learn from a true master in a community-driven setting.

This free event is part of Summer Soundwave 25, a celebration of SoCal music, artistry, and cultural unity.

Join legendary bassist Jerry Jemmott for a special transcription book signing event at The Amp Shop/Bass Exchange in North Hollywood on June 7th at 2PM, part of Summer Soundwave 25. Meet the Groove Master himself, celebrate his iconic basslines, and get your copy signed during this one-day-only community music event.

Experience the raw energy and dynamic sound of INTO THE GREY, performing live at Blue Print Studios as part of Summer Soundwave 25. Blending atmospheric textures with driving rhythms and emotional depth, INTO THE GREY delivers a live show that’s as immersive as it is powerful.

This free, all-ages performance is part of a weekend-long celebration of Southern California’s independent music scene, hosted by The Bass Shed Academy.

Come support local music and feel the soundwave!

Get ready for an explosive in-studio performance from MAL, the LA-based power trio known for their raw intensity, progressive edge, and genre-defying sound. As part of Summer Soundwave 25, MAL will take over Blue Print Studios for a one-night-only set that blends heavy grooves, dynamic riffs, and fearless experimentation.

This is your chance to experience one of LA’s most electrifying underground acts in an intimate, high-energy setting.

Catch Seven 40 Seven live at Blue Print Studios in Westlake on June 6 as part of Summer Soundwave 25! This free, all-ages in-studio performance brings the band’s signature blend of funk, rock, and soul to the heart of LA’s music scene. Don’t miss it!

The Four Elements is a unique program for solo bass, piano, and narrator.

The stunning visuals, music and script remind the audiences of both the joys they bring to our lives while at the same time humbly alert us to their fragility and destructive power.

This program is an appropriate experience for multiple audiences and venues including house concerts, chamber music series, benefit programs for the environment, nature centers, schools, religious services and education programs, museums, libraries, conservatories, and music programs for all ages.

Join renowned bassist and author Barry Green for an enlightening workshop based on his acclaimed book The Inner Game of Music.

This event offers musicians a chance to explore Green’s insights into overcoming mental obstacles and achieving peak performance. Drawing from the principles of The Inner Game of Music, this workshop will help participants build confidence, focus, and musical flow. Whether you’re a performer, educator, or enthusiast, Green’s teachings will help you find new ways to conquer stage fright, enhance creativity, and deepen your connection with music.

Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz with the Ryan Roberts Trio at Collage, a premier venue celebrated for its eclectic ambiance and dedication to the arts. The trio, led by the talented bassist Ryan Roberts, brings a dynamic blend of classic jazz standards and innovative original compositions.

Dan Cole - Guitar

Joel Taylor - Drums

Join us for an exclusive Bass Shed Academy Masterclass, where the art of bass playing meets masterful instruction. This unique learning experience is designed for bassists of all levels who are looking to refine their skills, deepen their understanding of the instrument, and connect with a community of passionate musicians.

On March 17th, there will be a master class and performances on the works of Serge Koussevitzky.

Los Angeles native, Erik Kertes, is a songwriter, producer, arranger, composer, touring and recording upright and electric bassist, music director, and a multi-instrumentalist.

Jerry Jemmott is a two-time Grammy Award winning bassist and was a key architect of the Atlantic Records and Muscle Shoals sound of the 1960s & 1970s. Jerry's body of work provided the soundtrack to the Civil Rights Era. He played on Nina Simone Sings the Blues, Gil Scott Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” Aretha Franklin’s “Think,” B.B. King’s “The Thrill is Gone,” Wilson Pickett’s “Hey Jude,” Jerry Jeff Walker’s “Mr. Bojangles,” and albums by the Rascals, Freddie King, Freddie Hubbard, and many more.

The Bass Shed Academy is proud to