Ari's Rhythm Matrix
Groove Deeply: Unlock Your Inner Rhythmic Bass Flow with Ari's Rhythm Matrix
Next LIVE Practice Group round starting on February 28th, 2025
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- Many musicians assume their rhythm is solid—until they realize they’re slightly off
- The difference between 'good' and 'great' groove is subtle but game-changing
- Precision-focused exercises strengthen your internal clock, so you never second-guess your timing again.
- Often, the focus is on theory and what notes to play, but not on how to make it groove. Yet, groove is THE skill that makes whatever you play feel so much better.
Rhythmic creativity and counting use different parts of the brain.
Counting relies on the analytical side, which can disrupt the creative flow tied to intuition and imagination.
Ari’s method bridges this gap by systematically training your rhythmic instincts which results in rhythm that feels natural and fluid, and becomes expressive.
Why Groove Matters
The “groove,” the “pocket,” the “feel”—these elusive concepts drive the music and forge a deep connection between players and listeners.
Yet rhythm, the foundation of it all, is often misunderstood or dismissed as simply an innate talent.
The truth? Rhythm is a skill that can (and must) be practiced, refined, and mastered because it changes everything!
Is this you?
- You play great notes and creative fills but they don't "land"
- Something feels off at times but you can't quite tell why
- You get lost sometimes
- You know a tight rhythm section when you hear it, but you’re unsure how to create it
- Syncopated rhythms can give you a hard time
- You have been told by others to "play less" even though you think you are playing great lines
It's not the "number of notes" that make a good groove. No amount of theory knowledge can make something "feel" good. It's all a complex interplay and at the heart of it is solid rhythm. To truly lock in and achieve that, rhythm needs to live in your body, not just your head. It’s about playing rhythmically with clarity, creativity, and intention. That's where Ari's Rhythm Matrix comes in.
What is the Rhythm Matrix?
A step-by-step method that teaches 16 simple rhythmic patterns, which unlock the entire world of binary rhythms. Ari teaches those using a simple trick that helps you get them into your body with ease.
Why is it vital for bassists?
- Fixes issues like a sloppy feel, dropping beats or getting lost
- Develops a natural sense of time and groove that feels effortless
- Spices up your grooves with accents, syncopations and creative figures
- With understanding rhythms and feeling it in your gut come precision, accuracy and tightness
How does it work?
- You get self study-material in small bite-sized videos into your portal each week
- Plus, you can join 10 LIVE Group Sessions with Ari-trained Teachers to practice together
- Access to downloadable PDFs, practice guides, jamtracks, and more
What you'll learn
- Master 16 rhythmic shapes that form the backbone of all binary rhythms
- Internalize these systematically through exercises that get them into your body
- Diagnose and fix timing issues in your playing with practical tools
- Build grooves that are locked-in, natural, creative and deeply satisfying
- This class is also great for your Rhythm Reading Skills
Our next LIVE Ten Week Practice Group starts on February 28th, 2025
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Here's What Ari's Students are Saying...
I just finished Ari’s Rhythm Course and I can’t stop thinking about how awesome it was.
She has come up with such a great way to get the rhythms into your body.
Ari teaches us to feel the subdivisions in our bodies using words. It’s so simple but so deep at the same time. I loved the songs she used to teach us examples from the rhythm matrix and the idea that you can isolate the rhythms from those songs and use them when you are practicing other material.
Thanks so much Ariane Cap for your brilliant, creative teaching!!!
She has come up with such a great way to get the rhythms into your body.
Ari teaches us to feel the subdivisions in our bodies using words. It’s so simple but so deep at the same time. I loved the songs she used to teach us examples from the rhythm matrix and the idea that you can isolate the rhythms from those songs and use them when you are practicing other material.
Thanks so much Ariane Cap for your brilliant, creative teaching!!!
First of all I wanted to tell you how much I've learned in our class and it has really help me understand the rhythms. Your teaching methods are amazing.
I now find myself trying to identify the rhythm patterns on tunes as I drive to work and transcribing some of the bass lines that constantly bounce around my head.
I now find myself trying to identify the rhythm patterns on tunes as I drive to work and transcribing some of the bass lines that constantly bounce around my head.
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 manages to include insights into all the other aspects of what she has to offer. It’s a beautiful thing.
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 manages to include insights into all the other aspects of what she has to offer. It’s a beautiful thing.
I started using the Rhythm Matrix approach to Sight Reading and Transcribing Rhythms from Audio. The counting "1 + 2 +, 1 e a +" drove me crazy when reading and transcribing rhythms.
The Rhythm Matrix makes my job so easy when reading, and figure the rhythm when listening in the car.
The Rhythm Matrix makes my job so easy when reading, and figure the rhythm when listening in the car.
Next Live Group Begins February 28th, 2025
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Ari's Rhythm Matrix Course PLUS Ten Weeks of LIVE SESSIONS
$325
- 65 bite-sized BRAND NEW teaching videos with Ari
- 10 LIVE Practice sessions with an Ari trained Teacher on zoom
- Jamtracks and Assets
- PDFs with TAB and notation
- Lifetime access to the Course Materials
We offer a no-questions-asked money back guarantee so your commitment is risk free for 14 days. Try it on for size and if you’re not completely convinced that this series is right for you, I will promptly refund your money. Participants acknowledge that it is their responsibility to attend the scheduled live sessions. There are no refunds for missed Live Sessions.
We use Stripe, a highly secure checkout system!
Master rhythm, internalize the groove, and transform your bass playing
with Ari’s Rhythm Matrix
You get all this:
- The Binary Rhythm Matrix explained
- Application and Practice
- All new course recordings with Ari!
- Ten Weekly Live Group Sessions for extra support
- Relaxed vibe and steady progress
- Systematic, consistent, step-by-step learning path
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Questions & Answers About The Beginners Masterclasses
You need your bass and an internet connection!
They will get recorded and you can watch them later.
Beginners and intermediate. Even advanced players often struggle with optimizing their rhythm.
We are confident that this course and its associated 10-week Practice Groups will provide immense value. That’s why we offer a 14-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If, within the first 14 days of your purchase, you decide that this program isn’t the right fit for you, simply reach out, and we’ll promptly issue a full refund—no hassle, no hard feelings.
Please note that after the initial 14-day guarantee period has passed, no refunds or credits will be issued, including for missed live sessions. By purchasing the course and practice group combo, participants acknowledge that it is their responsibility to attend the scheduled live sessions. We will provide reminders and schedules in advance to support your participation.
Without Ari
With Ari
Counting out rhythms but not feeling them
Getting rhythm into your body and relying on your intuition
Getting lost
Grooving with Confidence
Being told to play less
Playing not only with good taste but also with good time
Feeling like it doesn't flow
Connecting with the other musicians and experiencing delicious flow and connection
Feeling stuck playing the same rhythmic patterns
Coming up with endless creative fills & grooves in the moment
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. And I am obsessed with helping others realize their musical potential.
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 Practice Groups started in 2020. Our practice memberships have been going strong since 2022.
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LIVE classes starting February 28th, 2025
Ari's Rhythm Matrix Course PLUS Ten Weeks of LIVE SESSIONS
$325
- 65 bite-sized BRAND NEW teaching videos with Ari
- 10 LIVE Practice sessions with an Ari trained Teacher on zoom
- Jamtracks and Assets
- PDFs with TAB and notation
- Lifetime access to the Course Materials
We offer a no-questions-asked money back guarantee so your commitment is risk free for 14 days. Try it on for size and if you’re not completely convinced that this series is right for you, I will promptly refund your money. Participants acknowledge that it is their responsibility to attend the scheduled live sessions. Beyond the 14 days, there are no refunds for missed Live Sessions.
We use Stripe, a highly secure checkout system!
Master rhythm, internalize the groove, and transform your bass playing
with Ari’s Rhythm Matrix
You get all this:
- The Binary Rhythm Matrix explained
- Application and Practice
- All new course recordings with Ari!
- Ten Weekly Live Group Sessions for extra support
- Relaxed vibe and steady progress
- Systematic, consistent, step-by-step learning path