Why Study the Ari Way?
- Play better, faster — with proven strategies that take the guesswork out of learning.
- Train your mind and your fingers — build confidence, focus, and fluency as a player.
- Get support that fits your style: unmatched and customizable support options.
- Build unstoppable bass instincts — with progressive exercises that grow your technique and musical understanding.
- Our students don’t just learn songs — they grow in skill, confidence, and creative power.
The two most used words in our student reviews? "EFFECTIVE" and "FUN"
Is this for you?
This is for you if...
- You want maximum pay off for your practice time
- You’re willing to show up, put in the work, and have fun doing it
- You want to play with confidence — not just memorize songs
- You’re ready to develop real skills that translate to every style, jam, or gig
- You believe practice should be purposeful, not painful
This is not for you if...
- You're looking for a quick fix or magic bullet
- You just want to collect licks without understanding the why
- You’re not open to trying new ways of practicing
- You want just entertainment, not education
What Makes This Method Different
This method has helped thousands of bassists go from frustrated to fluent— with a proven, step-by-step system, supportive coaching, and real-world results.
We keep things fun — and we get results.
If you're here to learn, you're going to love it.
How to get started
This method has helped thousands of bassists go from frustrated to fluent— with a proven, step-by-step system, supportive coaching, and real-world results. Check out
- 🌟 Take the Levels Test
Find your best starting point by level
- 📚 Browse Courses
For dedicated Learners ready to practice smart - 5 times a week 45 minutes or more)
Go at your own pace, lifetime access
Optional live Cohorts (guided course experiences with weekly assignments, success coaches, and live sessions with Ari
- 🤝 Join the Practice Membership
Live practice with Ari or her team twice a month
Access a huge library of live practice archives recorded on zoom
For those who don't have much time and want the biggest bang for their practice time buck
👉 The Learning Journey
A 6-Step Journey for Dedicated Learners
- Start at any level - our free Levels Test assures perfect placement
- Take individual classes for lifetime access
- Optional live Cohorts—guided course experiences that include weekly assignments, video submissions, encouragement from success coaches, and monthly live sessions with direct access to Ari
- The most comprehensive, structured path available for serious bass learners looking for the fastest results
- Learn through Ari’s pattern-based method—designed to train your musical mind, unlock creativity, and build real understanding—step by step across all five interconnected disciplines
☕ The Practice Library
Drop in, Groove Out—And Keep Growing
- 400+ recorded practice sessions
- Regular live classes, including beginner-friendly sessions, with Ari and Ari-trained teachers
- Instant access to one-off practice sessions and mini-series, searchable by topic and level
- Stay engaged without committing to a full course
- Members receive discounts on all of our courses and cohorts of "The Learning Journey"
Two Ways to Grow — One Trusted Method
🎯 Structured or Flexible—We’ve Got You Covered
Whether you're serious about step-by-step learning or looking for a more relaxed approach,
we have an option to match your style while packing a punch:
🎓 The Learning Journey
A structured, six-part curriculum for serious players who want musical transformation.
Follow Ari’s clear and proven methods through six stages.
Each stage is a hands-on course that trains your musical mind and helps uncover your musical personality.
Lifetime access to all courses!
You can start anytime and move at your own pace or join a Cohort for support, structure, and feedback—including a personal success coach and feedback and live sessions with Ari.
☕ The Practice Library
A huge archive of guided bass workouts and live sessions—press play, groove, and grow.
Join Ari and her team for live practice sessions twice a month, or explore over 400 recordings any time.
A variety of creative, well-rounded workouts & mini-series on key topics, this membership gives you progress without pressure.
Pick your level and your focus—and dive into this rich library of musical workouts you can return to again and again.
No homework. No pressure. Just press play and get a big bang for your practice buck.
Members also get perks, discounts on courses and exclusives!
Not sure where to begin?
Take the free Levels Test and we’ll point you to the right place—
based on your experience, learning style, and goals.
👉 The Learning Journey
A 6-Step Journey for Dedicated Learners
- Start at any level - our free Levels Test assures perfect placement
- Take individual classes for lifetime access
- Optional live Cohorts—guided course experiences that include weekly assignments, video submissions, encouragement from success coaches, and monthly live sessions with direct access to Ari
- The most comprehensive, structured path available for serious bass learners looking for the fastest results
- Learn through Ari’s pattern-based method—designed to train your musical mind, unlock creativity, and build real understanding—step by step across all five interconnected disciplines
☕ The Practice Library
Drop in, Groove Out—And Keep Growing
- 400+ recorded practice sessions
- Regular live classes, including beginner-friendly sessions, with Ari and Ari-trained teachers
- Instant access to one-off practice sessions and mini-series, searchable by topic and level
- Stay engaged without committing to a full course
- Members receive discounts on all of our courses and cohorts of "The Learning Journey"
Check a schedule of all our LIVE events
FAQs
Got Questions?
Not at all. The steps build on each other, but each course can stand on its own. Take the Levels Test to find your best starting point.
A Cohort is a guided version of a course that includes weekly assignments, video submissions, support from success coaches, and monthly live sessions with Ari and her team. It’s a structured, motivational way to stay on track and go deeper—offered just twice a year. You will be in lockstep with your peers and coach throughout the course.
Cohorts are either 10 or 20 weeks long, depending on topic. Check out our schedule to learn when the next cohorts start.
Absolutely. As soon as you enroll, you can begin learning at your own pace—right now.
If you join the Practice Lounge, you’ll instantly unlock access to over 350 recorded practice sessions.
If you purchase a course of the Bass Method (with or without a Cohort Add-on), you can start working through the material the moment you sign up.
It’s a simple upgrade you can purchase later that lets you join a future Cohort for any course you already own. It’s the perfect next step when you’re ready for structure, coaching, and accountability.
Nope!
You can take any of the Courses in the Bass Method and go through them on your own as often as you like. You have lifetime access.
The Practice Lounge is ideal if you just want flexible, fun, and inspiring one-off practice sessions that pack a punch—with no pressure or homework commitment.
You get access to 350+ recorded Live Practice sessions, and bi-weekly new live sessions, (many beginner-friendly!) with Ari-trained teachers.
Everything is searchable by topic and playing level!
Yes! All courses and memberships include access to a private student forum. If you join a Cohort, you also get weekly check-ins from your success coach, plus regular live zoom group sessions with Ari.
No! Most of our classes use TAB, and if you want to learn to read notation, you’ll learn it gradually in our Reading System—where we help you transition from TAB to notation with clear support.
First, take the Levels Test – it will give you your starting point and recommendations.
Are you short on time and just want to study in one-off sessions?
Looking for a low cost option to get better fast? Then join the Practice Library and press play!
The Levels Test will tell you which sessions to pick!
Motivated and ready to go all in?
Take our structured curriculum of courses!
If you are still unsure, reach out via the contact form. We are happy to advise!
It’s not the amount of hours you spend practicing, it’s how deeply you practice during those hours! With all our offerings we teach you how to make every practice moment count!
Yes!
For our practice membership we give a 100% money back guarantee for 14 days. Just email us for a refund within that time frame. And you can cancel your membership anytime from your account with one click!
For our courses we offer an unconditional 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied for any reason, do not hesitate to email for a full refund for the course.
Buy completely risk-free and get lifetime access to the course material once tuition is paid in full.
For cohorts, the cohort Add-on portion of the course is not refundable because we have limited seats available and organize coaches who work with you.
Since 2009, we've trained thousands of musicians.
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Meet Your Instructor
Hi I’m Ari. Bassist, author, educator. Groove enthusiast and learning nerd.
As a bassist, I have toured/played/recorded with a variety of rock, Jazz, and funk bands, I have worked with some incredible producers (Keith Olsen) and musicians (Paul Hanson, Muriel Anderson) and I toured Brazil with Stu Hamm as a duo.
As a bass teacher, I have taught at London Bass Day, Gerald Veasley’s Bass Boot Camp, SBL, Truefire, notreble… I even ran my own music school for a few years before gigs took me back on the road.
One thing to know about me is that I teach because I am absolutely fascinated with the learning process.
When I started playing bass, I excelled very quickly because I had an amazing teacher who taught me using a powerful method. This method transformed my playing so quickly that I passed a bunch of high-level university auditions and even tested out of entire classes at university even though I had been playing for only a very short time.
That’s what, many years later turned into one of my books, co-written with Wolf Wein, called “The Pattern System for the Bass Player”. I created entire systems of learning based on some of these ideas and wrote books and created courses together with Wolf. Our bass books have sold over 30,000 copies and garnered rave reviews.
I started teaching online in 2009 and have embraced technology as a powerful learning tool since then, never losing sight of the importance of providing feedback and personalized guidance to learners.
I also utilize the power of learning in groups: our first cohort with volunteer coaches ran in 2018, and Masterclasses started in 2020.
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