Next Live Practice: The Inner Groove Challenge
A cohort is a 12-week, guided run-through of a course with structure, deadlines, and a small, supportive group. You also get direct support from Ari in live Cohort Meetings.
It’s the surest way to go from “I’ll get to it” to “done.”
Cohorts only run at specific times of the year – get on the watchlist to be in the know.
Ari designs the path and weekly focus. You’ll also have accountability-trained community coaches to keep you on track. They’re not bass teachers; they’re there to help you finish.
You also get direct support from Ari in live Cohort Meetings.
Do cohorts fit all levels?
Yes. The same exercises are carefully designed to work at most levels – beginners keep it simple, while advanced players plug holes and push it further.
Cohorts are designed around weekly goals you can do on your schedule. Cohort meetings get recorded so you can review them in your own time. Check what is coming up next and when
Yes. Each Cohort steps through five units of a course. Most of our courses have 10 or 20 units.
It is also noteworthy that many attendees repeat a cohort because progress compounds. Same system, deeper results. It’s a bit like potato chips – you can’t eat just one!
Hop on the Cohort Watchlist. It tells you what is coming up next and when. You’ll get first dibs when doors open.
A focused 3-part mini-series each month around a single topic (timing, feel, reading, groove, James Jamerson etc.). Short, potent, fun. Super supportive environment!
Yes. Join anytime! As long as the links are up on this page you can!
Replays keep you current, live sessions keep you moving.
Live Practice is available as stand-alone 3-part series, each with its own monthly topic. That means you can join any time, even mid-month, without needing a membership.
Live Practice is sold as stand-alone 3-part series, each with its own monthly topic. You can join any time, even mid-month, without needing a membership.
👉 And if you love it, you can always become a member later or get a block of sessions to enjoy Live Practice plus a variety of other perks.
👉 See what’s happening now on the Schedule page.
No.
Courses for self study are available for life time access through The Path
Cohorts are stand-alone guided programs. They’re not part of the membership.
👉 Members do get a special discount if they decide to join a cohort, but you don’t need to be a member to take part.
💡 Many cohorters later become members to keep practicing and stay sharp once their cohort ends.
A cohort builds on that same course but adds accountability, weekly milestones, a supportive group, and live meetings with Ari to make sure you don’t just start, you finish strong. Cohorts only open a few times a year, so join the Watchlist to know when your next chance is coming.
Take the Starting Point Quiz. It shows you exactly which course will make the biggest impact on your playing right now.
This is for bass players who want maximum results in minimum time.
If you don’t have hours a day to shed but want to get better fast, this is for you.
If you’d rather practice smart than just grind, this is for you.
If you value clear, intelligent teaching and don’t mind a little work to get a big payoff, this is for you.
And if deep down you want to become the best musician you can be — whether for the stage, the studio, or just your own joy and fulfillment – this is definitely for you.
Our approach works whether you’re a committed hobbyist or chasing professional goals. The difference is only how far you want to take it.
If you’re just looking for random licks, shortcuts, or entertainment without putting in a little work, this probably isn’t for you. Our method is built for players who want real progress – people willing to show up, practice smart, and enjoy the payoff of becoming the bassist others want to play with.
Most online bass education is a hodgepodge of topics and tricks – a cool lick here, a scale there, but no real path tying it all together. Ari’s approach is a system: it’s a step-by-step method built on patterns, structure, and creativity. Every concept connects back to the fretboard and reinforces the next, so you don’t just collect ideas — you actually improve.
👉 Explore Ari’s philosophy in the Pattern System overview for example.
Instead of memorizing endless rules or tackling abstract topics that don’t connect to the bass (or the music you actually want to play), you’ll learn through improvisation, groove and fill drills, ear training, and a step-by-step system that reinforces itself at every stage.
You’ll discover how to groove deeply, sound musical, and use theory — and even reading, if you choose — to become a stronger, more creative player. Ari teaches music as a holistic practice that trains both body and mind.
Everything is mapped directly onto the fretboard. Shapes and patterns bring theory, rhythm, and reading to life. It’s intuitive, fun, and effective.
👉 Want a deeper look?
Not at all. Everything we do is play-first, theory-as-you-go. You’ll pick up the essentials while applying them directly on the bass. The goal isn’t just head knowledge – it’s freedom on the fretboard.
👉 Curious how this works in practice?
Check out Ari’s Music Theory page.
Nope. The carefully designed exercises work at any level – beginners keep it simple, advanced players push it further. If you can hold your bass, you can start.
For complete beginners we recommend:
Absolutely! You’ll push tempo, complexity, articulation, and consistency within the thought-out drills. That’s where monsters are made, for stage and studio.
It’s built into the course design.
If you’re a beginner: the drills give you exactly what to do, step by step, so you build solid habits from the start.
If you’re more experienced: the same drills open up space to stretch your skills – while the built-in restrictions challenge you in new ways. Those limits become launchpads, forcing creativity and helping you smash through plateaus.
Nope! You don’t have to come in having read anything. For courses like Theory or Pattern System, the books are part of the journey – you’ll go through them in small, bite-sized chunks as the course unfolds.
All Live Practice and Cohort dates are always listed on the Schedule page.
The orange bar at the top of the site shows the next upcoming Live Practice at a glance. Best way to get your toes wet!
Want to get on the Cohort watchlist to get first dips?
Head to the Cohorts Page
We’ve got bassists joining from the US, UK, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia – so don’t worry, you won’t be alone in your time zone.
All events are listed in Pacific Time (PT).
Most devices will automatically convert to your local time, and we’ll also send reminder emails.
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