You know you "should" be learning theory but:
- You tried and it was dry and cumbersome
- Just scales up and down sounds boring
- You couldn't remember it
- Numbers and letters made your head spin
- You didn't know how to use it
- It simply wasn't fun!
Imagine...
- Having an absolute blast learning all the theory you need
- Knowing exactly what to play over chord changes
- No longer having to rely on TAB
- Hearing a chord progression, recognizing it and getting lots of ideas
- Intuitively knowing your chords, scales and key signatures
- Creating your own grooves and fills
WELCOME TO
Make Theory Stick with this Fun Trick
This one hour class shows you a trick that will make you see how cool truly knowing theory can be!
Learning theory can be an absolute blast if you do it like Ari shows you.
The secrets?
- Using improvisation! (I show you how)
- Theory = shapes on the fretboard (makes it easy and relatable)
- Make music with it (playing grooves and fills)
- Ari’s Groove Recipe using rhythmic templates
And the biggest secret of all:
Theory must be applied and practiced on the fretboard.
Theory must be applied and practiced on the fretboard.
What is in this class?
- You start with a simple groove
- Ari will add intervals one after another
- Before you know it you have learned a scale
- All the while grooving away to cool jam tracks
- The rhythmic template gives you the starting point
- The easy shape gives you confidence
- Before you know it, you are using the theory shape, which makes it intuitive
Who is this class for?
- Low intermediate and up players
- Any bass player who is stuck in a theory rut
- Anyone who wants to have fun learning theory
- Any bass player on a creative plateau feeling like they sound the same all the time
- Anyone looking for a fun and inspiring bass class
Here's what you can expect when you take this class:
To have a blast
Accessible, sounding great, you got this!
To learn an important scale
Ari's box shape mnemonics make it easy!
To improvise
Even if you have never done this. The rhythmic template gets you started. It's a thrill!
To make theory intuitive
Learning theory this way is fun and accessible!
Here's What People are Saying...
Her style of teaching is really, really accessible to anybody, on any level of music. I’ve been playing bass off and on for about 55 years, or so. But I never took any lessons. If you learn Theory, it will make your bass playing that much better.
I wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying our lessons. I feel like I’m progressing with my understanding of music and how it relates to the Bass guitar. I look forward to practicing and am developing a more purposeful approach to practice. It seems like I am having breakthroughs every time I sit down with the instrument.
One of my issues as a bass player who has just entered into what I consider the intermediate skill level is that I feel like that I have all these boxes of information floating around in my head, but that they are not connected and I find myself floundering. Ariane’s approach seems to be quickly addressing that issue for me. I think her approach to Theory is masterful and that it allows students to make actual progress that gets them to a place where they know their fretboards and the basics well so that when they tackle the more theoretical aspects of music, they have the foundation and the muscle memory to incorporate this new information. I know I am not explaining that well, but I assure you that I am firm believer in her approach.
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!
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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 the method that, 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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A one hour class with jamtracks, PDFs, videos.
We offer a no-questions-asked money back guarantee so your commitment is risk free for 30 days. Try it on for size and you’re not completely convinced that this course is right for you, I will promptly refund your money.
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Discover The Fun...
- of practicing theory through jamming
- of theory becoming intuitive
- of jamming with confidence
Questions & Answers About This Course
It is for lower intermediate and up and for anyone who needs a fresh way looking at music theory.
Our Core Principles Course is a 3 hour course on theory and technique that is beginner friendly. It is aimed at beginner/low-intermediate.
Our 20 Unit Music Theory for the Bass Player Course is an in-depth course on theory, technique, groove-creation, styles analyses and much much more.
Make Theory Stick is a 1-hour course that gives you an idea of how fun learning music theory can be, if done the Ari way.
We recommend our Beginner Masterclasses series to start.
Yes, 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 material once the tuition is paid in full.
The cohort Add-on portion of the course is not refundable because we have limited seats available and organize coaches who work with you.
Yes, sign up anytime and go at your own pace.
Your bass and an internet connection. It streams online.
Why you'll prefer the Ari Way
Without Ari
With Ari
Theory is dry and disconnected. Hard to memorize
Use theory in grooves and have a blast learning it
Theory and technique taught separately; misses a great learning opportunity
Theory = shapes. Practice together with technique for fastest results!
You'll often try to learn just through copying thereby missing out on the fast track
You'll create your own grooves following Ari's formulas
No guidance on how to practice
Practice is playful and musical
Get Instant Access
$35
$25
A one hour class with jamtracks, PDFs, videos.
We offer a no-questions-asked money back guarantee so your commitment is risk free for 30 days. Try it on for size and you’re not completely convinced that this course is right for you, I will promptly refund your money.
We use the most secure checkout system on the market.
Discover The Fun...
- of practicing theory through jamming
- of theory becoming intuitive
- of jamming with confidence