ArisBassBlog

John

Bassist

Just a note to thank you for the great classes in your Pattern System book. This system really can open musical doors in the best way possible.

By structuring your playing around the 5 shapes our minds can grasp this information systematically, plus the way you drip feed the exercises I started to think more musically without feeling overwhelmed! Thank you and the team for all you do!

Ellie

Bassist

Pattern 1 is precisely what I needed at just the right time. This course is definitely challenging in the best sense.

Building a strong foundation and putting the bricks where they need to be, so to speak.

Setting this foundation to be able to grow as a musician and be an authentic skilled player.

I am thrilled to be in this course and will definitely enroll in Pattern 2. I am grateful to be learning from Ari - musician and bass player and human extraordinaire. It’s a holistic experience. I highly and hugely recommend this course and learning from Ari to any bass player world wide. For any player who is searching for a mentor and a method you have found it with Ari.

She challenges you and encourages you all at once. She creates a safe and very kind and friendly learning environment . Sometimes for me it is tricky to translate learning on zoom. The pace can be fast but I go back and watch the replays and the parts of the replays where I need more help and repetition. That’s the beauty of having the class recording.

Rick B

Bassist (lefthanded)

I’m amazed how fast I progressed in the Level I fretboard class. Ari is the real deal.

My mother was a musician and teacher and those finger exercises and scaler notes sound so familiar.

What really scared me was that I found those simple exercises weren’t as easy as I thought, because I never practiced like this before. The discipline and memorization knowledge is what I really needed, and I’m getting that from Ari’s Bass Lessons.

Durandus

Bassist (as of 2 years)

I love the pattern system. I am an engineer and this approach is perfect for me.

I have done the 20-unit course and now level two of the pattern system so all I know is what you have taught me.

The written homework was like coloring-for-adults and at the same time learning the fretboard and chords and intervals and much more, I loved doing it.

Paul

5-string Bassist

This was the second time I took the Pattern System Level 1 course and it was incredibly worthwhile.

I picked up on a number of aspects of the pattern system that I overlooked the first time through.

It has really helped to cement the pattern system in my brain and has improved my knowledge of the fretboard (including the 5-string).

I highly recommend this course to anyone that wants a thorough knowledge of the electric bass.

Laura

Bassist

Over the past six years, I’ve tried many different teachers with their different teaching methods, and time after time, I return to Ari’s courses. I have come to realize that this is the only place I need to be to learn everything I need to continue growing in this journey.

She has the most impressive process of instruction. She obviously loves to teach. All her courses are interconnected.

No matter which piece of the puzzle you focus on, whether it be theory, rhythm, patterns of the fretboard, technique, etc., she includes insights into all the other aspects of what she has to offer. It’s a beautiful thing.

Mike O

Bassist

Well that was really fun! These patterns really work for my brain! Lol!
I wanted to thank you for all you have done for so many of us!

I always wanted to do music, but it seemed like life was always getting in the way! Now that I’m officially retired (for now anyhow) I finally have the time to focus on what I love to do!

I first stumbled onto Ariane Cap on U Tube about 4+ years ago. Found some of your videos on Truefire ( I think).

Then you kept popping up on Scott’s Bass lessons! I guess I bought your theory book and then got in on the very first Cohort. It was stop and start for a bit , but eventually things began to click!

When I look back I can’t believe how far I’ve come on this journey! I wouldn’t have been able to succeed like this without your guidance! So thanks again Ari. Looking forward to the next adventure!