Calendar of LIVE Practice Events & Cohorts
Live Practice with Ari: feedback, live practice in small groups; best if you have done a course or cohort Cohorts: 12-week guided runs of our courses (Theory, Rhythm, Reading, Beginner Evolution…). With structure, accountability, community and Ari’s feedback in live check-ins, you’ll finish strong.
Live Practice with Ari
August - Groove Classes
👉 Monday, August 3
👉 Monday, August 10
👉 Monday, August 17
All Times = 11:30 AM (PDT) / 2:30 PM (EDT)
lower intermediate and up
Lock in your groove, sharpen your timing, and connect theory to real playing.
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
August - EarTraining Mondays
👉 Monday, August 3
👉 Monday, August 10
👉 Monday, August 17
All times = 12:30 PM (PDT) / 3:30 PM (EDT)
lower intermediate and up
Real-world ear training for bassists: call-and-response, groove reactions, functional harmony, and improvisation – all bass in hand, the way you actually need it!
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
August
Special Public Event!
👉 Thursday, August 20 – 1:00 PM (PDT) / 4:00 PM (EDT)
lower intermediate and up
Learn a great groove tune, then explore how to make it your own. We’ll look at when less is more, when more really works, and how to know which approach to use.
This is a Free Special Event!
August
Open Pattern Practice
👉 Thursday, August 27 – 1:00 PM (PDT) / 4:00 PM (EDT)
Requires prerequisites
Pattern System reps to build fretboard fluency, shapes, and speed – best if you’ve covered the first chapters of the Pattern book.
This is an advanced session.
Prerequisites: Chapters 1 to 3 of The Pattern System for the Bass Player Book
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
September
Groove Class
👉 Monday, September 7
👉 11:30 AM (PT) / 2:30 PM (ET)
lower intermediate and up
Lock in your groove, sharpen your timing, and connect theory to real playing.
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
September
EarTraining Mondays
👉 Monday, September 7
👉 12:30 PM (PT) / 3:30 PM (ET)
lower intermediate and up
Real-world ear training for bassists: call-and-response, groove reactions, functional harmony, and improvisation – all bass in hand, the way you actually need it!
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
September
Groove Foundations
👉 Monday, September 21
👉 11:30 AM (PT) / 2:30 PM (ET)
lower intermediate and up
Lock in your groove, sharpen your timing, and connect theory to real playing.
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
September
EarTraining Mondays
👉 Monday, September 21
👉 12:30 PM (PT) / 3:30 PM (ET)
lower intermediate and up
Real-world ear training for bassists: call-and-response, groove reactions, functional harmony, and improvisation – all bass in hand, the way you actually need it!
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
September
Open Pattern Practice
Thursday, September 24
1:00 AM (PT) / 4:00 PM (ET)
Requires prerequisites
Pattern System reps to build fretboard fluency, shapes, and speed – best if you’ve covered the first chapters of the Pattern book.
This is an advanced session.
Prerequisites: Chapters 1 to 3 of The Pattern System for the Bass Player Book
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
September
Make it Musical
👉 Monday, September 28
👉 11:30 AM (PT) / 2:30 PM (ET)
lower intermediate and up
Lock in your groove, sharpen your timing, and connect theory to real playing.
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
September
EarTraining Mondays
👉 Monday, September 28
👉 12:30 PM (PT) / 3:30 PM (ET)
lower intermediate and up
Real-world ear training for bassists: call-and-response, groove reactions, functional harmony, and improvisation – all bass in hand, the way you actually need it!
This is a Live Practice with Ari Event
Cohorts
COHORT:
BEGINNER EVOLUTION
September 3 to November 19,2026
Made for beginners - and for players who want to finally fix the gaps.
Start the right way. Build great habits, clean technique, and real groove from day one. Practicing correctly now saves years of frustration later.
🎯 Cohorts run alongside the Course.
Already own the course? Just grab the Cohort Add-On here.
12 weeks • 5 units • 4 live meetings (Thurs AM PT, usually; replays included)
COHORT:
MUSIC THEORY FOR THE BASS PLAYER
September 3 to November 19, 2026
lower intermediate to advanced
See how music actually works on the fretboard.
Unlock shapes and sounds that give you confidence, freedom, and the power to create your own lines.
🎯 Cohorts run alongside the Course.
Already own the course? Just grab the Cohort Add-On here.
12 weeks • 5 units • 4 live meetings (Thurs AM PT, usually; replays included)
COHORT:
THE RHYTHM MATRIX
September 3 to November 19, 2026
lower intermediate to advanced
Groove deeper than ever. Use Ari’s Rhythm Matrix to drill timing, feel, and phrasing until rhythm becomes second nature, including those superfunky syncopated lines.
🎯 Cohorts run alongside the Course.
Already own the course? Just grab the Cohort Add-On here.
12 weeks • 5 units • 4 live meetings (typically mornings Pacific) • All meetings recorded
COHORT:
THE READING SYSTEM
September 2 to November 19, 2026
intermediate to advanced
Based on shapes and understanding, get confident quickly all over the fretboard. Let reading become intuitive and even deepen your pocket!
🎯 Cohorts run alongside the Course.
Already own the course? Just grab the Cohort Add-On here.
12 weeks • 5 units • 4 live meetings (typically mornings Pacific) • All meetings recorded
👥 COHORTS
Structured. Accountable. Succeed.
12 weeks. Assignments. Support. Feedback.
- 12 weeks tied to your course: finish strong with structure, feedback & accountability
- 4 live meetings: kickoff, 2 check-ins with feedback, celebration
- Weekly assignments & deadlines to keep you moving
- Personalized feedback in live meetings with Ari
- Share progress with video submissions for accountability
- Your own accountability coach + peer group support
- Structure + support that guarantees real progress
👉 Join on time -
once it starts, doors close.
🎯 LIVE PRACTICE
Drop in. Play. Improve.
Stay consistent and inspired.
- Practice live with Ari - groove, learn, and level up together.
- Fresh topics each month: technique, grooves, songs...
- No homework, no pressure - just practice with focus
- Join live or watch the recordings
- Camera on or off - participate for feedback or just lurk
- Perfect if you’ve got the basics down &z want to build consistency
- Recording access for 1 year
(or as long as you're a member, if applicable)
👉 As long as it’s listed here,
you can join.
FAQs
How often do new sessions start?
We post new Cohorts and Live Practice series throughout the year. Check this page for the latest sessions – if it’s listed, you can still join. If it already started, watch the reruns at your convenience. You will have access for a full year.
What’s the difference between Cohorts and Live Practice?
Cohorts are structured 12-week guided programs with deadlines and support. You can only join at certain times of the year. There are assignments, live check-ins and homework to post.
Live Practice is ongoing — you can drop in anytime to play along. No homework, no deadlines.
I am not very techie. Will I be okay in your cohorts/live sessions?
You will be. We provide instructions and help.
For our live sessions, we use zoom.
For our cohorts, you will record yourself, and we offer step-by-step instructions as well as tech support sessions. If you use elaborate sound interfaces, go for it, but simple and easy does it. We don’t let tech get in the way!
For more common questions about Ari’s courses, cohorts, and live practice, visit our full FAQ page:
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