| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-08 | - |
| 2024-09-30 | - |
| 2025-01-13 | - |
| 2025-04-14 | - |
Program Overview
Bass Skills - Level 2 is a 10-week program designed to enhance bass playing techniques and musicianship. Taught by professional instructors in small groups, the program covers a wide range of topics including advanced playing techniques, exotic scales, and improvisation, allowing participants to develop their musical creativity. Graduates can pursue diverse career paths such as performance, recording, teaching, and more, benefiting from the program's exclusive masterclasses and alumni community.
Program Outline
Outline:
In Bass Skills - Level 2, you’ll go deeper with practical bass techniques and your overall musicianship on the electric bass. Get your musical ideas onto the bass fretboard by studying things like pick and fingerstyle playing, slapping, popping, deep grooves, exotic scales, modes, improvisation, and more. Play basslines from popular songs and write your own creative basslines and progressions. Class meets for two hours per week for a period of 10 weeks, guided by a pro bass instructor in small groups.
Content:
- All-Around Musicianship
- Progressive Bass Techniques
- Extended Basslines & Patterns
- Improvising on Bass
- Rhythm Section Techniques
- Modes & Exotic Scales
- Writing Creative Basslines
- Sight-reading Bass Parts
- Touch & Dynamics
- Ornamentation
- Pick & Fingerstyle
- Fretboard Dexterity
Structure:
- 10-week program
- Two-hour classes per week
- Small group setting
Schedule:
- Daytime, evening, and weekend slots available
Teaching:
- Taught by pro bass instructors
- Small group setting
Careers:
- Musician
- Electric Bassist
- Touring Bassist
- Studio Bassist
- Band Member
- Music Performer
- Recording Artist
- Bass Teacher
- Jazz Bassist
Other:
- Join a global alumni community with the likes of PB London graduate Leona Lewis and get exclusive masterclasses from the likes of Mark de Clive-Lowe, Laura Escude (Jay Z, Kanye West), Daddy Kev (Low End Theory) and Jimmy Mac (Lorde).
- Space is limited to just 16 students in each class, so Enroll Now to save your spot!
Point Blank Music School
Overview:
Point Blank Music School is a globally recognized institution offering music education in various disciplines. It has campuses in Los Angeles, London, Ibiza, Mumbai, and China, as well as an online platform. Point Blank specializes in music production, DJing, audio engineering, sound design, singing, songwriting, and music business.
Services Offered:
Point Blank offers a range of certificate and diploma programs, both in-person and online, across various music industry disciplines. These programs vary in duration, ranging from 3 months to 18 months. The school also provides access to professional-grade studios and Mac suites equipped with industry-standard software and hardware.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The school provides access to professional-grade studios and Mac suites equipped with industry-standard software and hardware. Students can expect to learn from experienced instructors and have opportunities to network with industry professionals.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-leading instructors:
Point Blank boasts a faculty of experienced professionals working in the music industry.State-of-the-art facilities:
Students have access to professional-grade studios and Mac suites equipped with industry-standard software and hardware.Global network:
Point Blank has a global network of schools and alumni, providing students with opportunities to connect with industry professionals worldwide.Point Blank Record Label:
The school has its own record label, offering students a platform to showcase their work and gain industry exposure.Academic Programs:
Point Blank offers a wide range of programs, including:
Music Production:
Covers various aspects of music production, including mixing, mastering, and sound design.Audio Engineering:
Focuses on the technical aspects of recording and sound engineering.DJing:
Provides training in DJ techniques, mixing, and performance.Singing and Songwriting:
Offers vocal training and songwriting techniques.Music Business:
Covers the business side of the music industry, including marketing, management, and licensing.Sound Design:
Focuses on creating sound effects for film, television, and video games.Film Scoring:
Provides training in composing music for film and television.Other:
Point Blank offers scholarships and bursaries to support students financially. The school also has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in various music industry roles.
