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Fundamentals of Jazz Bass and Beyond

Level 3 Christian McBride Bob DeBoo Guided Practice Sessions Bass Show more

Open During Construction

All levels Geoffrey Keezer Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

Your Sound Is Your Signature

Level 4 Christian McBride Bob DeBoo Guided Practice Sessions Bass Show more

Blueprint for Jazz Bass

All levels Ron Carter Bob DeBoo Guided Practice Sessions Bass Show more

Where Are The Notes

Level 1 Bob DeBoo Bass Show more

Building Blocks of Bass

Level 2 Bob DeBoo Guided Practice Sessions Bass Show more

Jazz Bass for Beginners

Level 1 Bob DeBoo Bass Show more

Better Intonation in a Week

Level 2 Bob DeBoo Bass Show more

Jazz Bassline Bass-ics: Walking

Level 2 Reuben Rogers Guided Practice Sessions Bass Show more

Walk Like Paul Chambers

Level 3 Bob DeBoo Bass Show more

Bass Triads System

Level 3 Bob DeBoo Bass Show more

Art of Swing

Level 2 Reuben Rogers Ulysses Owens Jr.Bass Drums Show more

Walking with Scales

Level 1 Bob DeBoo Guided Practice Sessions Bass Show more

Rhythm Section Fundamentals

Level 4 Reuben Rogers Greg Hutchinson Peter Martin Bass Drums Piano Show more

Rhythm Section Workout

Level 4 Reuben Rogers Greg Hutchinson Peter Martin Bass Drums Piano Show more

Brazilian Rhythm Section

Level 4 BRS Quartet Bass Drums Guitar Piano Show more

Dynamic Modern Jazz Composition

Level 4 Peter Martin Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

Improvisation for All

All levels Warren Wolf Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

Jazz Glossary

All levels Adam Maness Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

Language of the Masters

Level 3 Peter Martin Guided Practice Sessions Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

Mastering Rhythm

All levels Bob DeBoo Alexa Tarantino Melissa Aldana Christian McBride Greg Hutchinson Sean Jones Warren Wolf Adam Maness Geoffrey Keezer Reuben Rogers Romero Lubambo Peter Martin Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

5-Minute Ear Training

All levels Adam Maness Guided Practice Sessions Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

Bebop Enclosures for Beginners

Level 2 Adam Maness Guided Practice Sessions Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

Pentatonics and Playing Out

Level 3 Adam Maness Guided Practice Sessions Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Vibraphone Vocals Show more

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The Improv Games

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 2 Adam Maness Piano Show more

Solo Piano Basics: Ballads

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 2 Jeremy Siskind Piano Show more

Jazz Piano Method

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 4 Peter Martin Piano Show more

Harmony Games

The Harmony Games

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 2 Level 3 Adam Maness Guided Practice Sessions Guitar Piano Show more

Jazz Piano: Inside & Out

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 3 Emmet Cohen Living Notation Piano Show more

The Harmony of Stevie Wonder

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 2 Peter Martin Piano Show more

Legendary Brazilian Drummers

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Edú Ribeiro Drums Show more

The Harmony of Radiohead

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 2 Adam Maness Piano Show more

Jazz Piano Jump-Start

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 1 Adam Maness Peter Martin Guided Practice Sessions Piano Show more

Jazz Piano for Beginners

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 2 Peter Martin Guided Practice Sessions Piano Show more

Elements of Jazz Piano

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 3 Adam Maness Peter Martin Piano Show more

Thoughts and Experiments with Solo Piano

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 4 Fred Hersch Piano Show more

Advanced Jazz Piano Concepts

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 4 Geoffrey Keezer Piano Show more

Define Your Voice

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

All levels Dianne Reeves Vocals Show more

Bebop Chords for Beginners

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 2 Adam Maness Guided Practice Sessions Piano Show more

Brazilian Jazz Piano

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 3 Helio Alves Piano Show more

Elements of Solo Piano

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 4 Geoffrey Keezer Guided Practice Sessions Piano Show more

Block Chords Made Easy

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 3 Adam Maness Guided Practice Sessions Piano Show more

Elements of Jazz Vocals

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

All levels Gillian Margot Vocals Show more

Fundamentals of Jazz Bass and Beyond

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Level 3 Christian McBride Bob DeBoo Guided Practice Sessions Bass Show more

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Peter Martin

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Adam Maness

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Christian McBride

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Aaron Parks

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Geoffrey Keezer

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Emmet Cohen

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Ron Carter

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Dianne Reeves

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

Vocals Show more

Sean Jones

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Greg Hutchinson

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Fred Hersch

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Ulysses Owens Jr.

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Reuben Rogers

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Melissa Aldana

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Bob DeBoo

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Chris Parks

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Romero Lubambo

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Edú Ribeiro

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Helio Alves

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Gillian Margot

Let Christian McBride teach you what to play, and what NOT to play. To access this content, you must purchase Open Studio, Open Studio, Open Studio - 30 Day Free Trial, Open Studio Pro, The Christian McBride Duo or All Ron Carter / Christian McBride Courses.

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Al the Keys

‘Take it through all 12 keys and you’re good to go’ – you have heard this said countless times, and…

Bass GPS

Bob DeBoo • The weekly Bass GPS is for working together on bass lines, soloing, and other concepts crucial to…

Bass Masters Club

Bob DeBoo • Your place to study bass lines and solos directly from the Masters like Paul Chambers, Ray Brown,…

Bebop For All

Chris Parks • Pianists, Guitarists, Horn players and musicians of all levels. Come enjoy a class based on the teachings…

Bebop Office Hours

Chris Parks • Have bebop questions that you weren’t able to ask in a different session? This is your opportunity…

Chord Fundamentals

Caili O’Dougherty • In this session we explore a wide range of chord voicings from LH-only, 2-hand chords, block chords,…

Ear Training

Feedback Friday

Caili O’Doherty • Your opportunity to play for the group and get direct coaching on performance, improvisation, repertoire from Caili

Finding Your Stride

Guitar Harmony

Chris Parks • This session is built around Barry Harris’s 4 Scales of Chords and applying them to Standards. You’ll…

Improv for Beginners

Learning to improvise is the most intimidating aspect of learning to play jazz. But it doesn’t have to be. Each…

Improv Games

Mastering both the technical skills of improvisation: scale-chord theory, language, phrasing, rhythm; as well as the artistic and performance skills:…

Improvising Melodies

Improvisation is composition in slow motion. In this course we will be approaching improvisation from a compositional lens while incorporating…

Jazz Harmony

Let Thembi Dunjana help you explore both the nuances of jazz piano harmony: two-handed chords, one-handed chords, hinging, and 3-zone.…

Jazz Piano Method LIVE

Peter Martin • Sit in with Peter as he records his weekly lesson for the Jazz Piano Method course with…

Listening Session

Adam Maness • Sit with Adam as he plays a noteworthy album and discuss.

Low Bar

Member Check-In

Mentor Sessions

Fridays at 2pm ET • Exclusive to Open Studio members Live Mentor Sessions offer members a crucial chance to learn,…

New Member Hang

Join Adam as he gives you an in-depth tour of Open Studio and Open Studio Pro. Get your questions answered…

Open House

Piano Masters Club

Adam Maness • Sing along for the first 1-2 days and then take it to your instrument. Post a video…

Repertoire Club

Adam Maness • Building up your repertoire is much deeper than just memorizing songs. It’s about internalizing the forms, melodies,…

Rhythm Section Comping

Rhythm Training

Bob DeBoo • All instruments and experience levels welcome! These live Rhythm Guided Practice Sessions are meant to strengthen our…

Solo Piano: Explained

Jeremy Siskind • Jeremy, author of Playing Solo Jazz Piano, walks you through basic theory, arrangements, and exercises, and gives…

Soloing For Guitar

Chris Parks • This session consists of Barry Harris’s unique approach to practicing scales. Also, Barry’s method of applying these…

Trio GPS

Adam Maness • Bob DeBoo • Kaleb Kirby • The trio takes you through a unique and fun Guided Practice…

Tune Breakdowns

In this series, we will free ourselves from the lead sheet. Through analysis, we will learn to identify the common…

Upright Bass Technique

Bob DeBoo • Good technique is crucial to be able to ‘say’ what you want to musically on the upright…

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Level 1

You can play the instrument at a basic level, or in another genre.

Level 2

You’re ready to start soloing and learning basic tunes, so you can play with other musicians.

Level 3

Well on your way to mastery, looking to dive into new concepts, improvisation ideas, and complex tunes.

Level 4

You’re a high-level player and improviser with performance experience.

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