Join us for an Upcoming COHORT, SERIES or EVENT
Office Hours
January 31, 2025 - 11:00 AM (PST) / 2:00 PM (EST)
Join Ari for an interactive session where she will decode your burning questions about bass playing. From music theory to technique, practice strategies to performance tips, musical patterns to the Pattern System – bring your curiosity, and let’s elevate your bass game. Theory meets application. Patterns meet purpose. Practice meets progress. This is a live webinar, attendees can ask questions via chat!
$15.00 TO PARTICIPATE!
SERIES:
Reading System 10-week Live plus Course
Mondays - June 16 to August 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM (PDT) / 2:30 PM (EDT)
(No class on June 23)
lower intermediate and up
Master reading music the Ari-way, where theory and fretboard knowledge come together for a seamless and intuitive approach. This innovative reading system makes learning to read a breeze by integrating directly with your understanding of the fretboard—so you can read fluently without constantly looking at the fretboard.
Even better, it aligns perfectly with Ari and Wolf’s Pattern System, giving you the skills and confidence to navigate the fretboard with ease. Whether you’re building reading fluency or preparing for the Pattern System, this method sets you up for effortless, musical playing.
Prerequisites: foundational music theory knowledge (basics of intervals, scales, chords) and basic technique.
EVENT:
Open Pattern Practice
July 24, 2025 –1:00 PM (PST) / 4:00 PM (EST)
Requires prerequesites
Time for the ultimate practice of practices:
Pattern Practice. This system will open up the patterns of music for you.
This is an advanced session.
Prerequisites: Chapters 1 to 3 of The Pattern System for the Bass Player Book
One Time Fee for one session: $25
SERIES:
July EarTraining Mondays
Mondays - July 7, 14 and 21, 2025 – 12:30 PM (PDT) / 3:30 PM (EDT)
lower intermediate and up
EarTraining, bass in hand, in a musical context. Train your ear for real-life situations, from rhythms to pitches, from grooves to melodies. Ari teaches you what to listen for, how to hear details, and when to “get the gist” of a section.
Join all three May EarTraining Mondays!
By signing up you get:
• access to join all three live classes
• all the assets and jamtracks
• the session recordings for an entire year!
One Time Fee for all three sessions: $30.00
SERIES:
August
EarTraining Mondays
Mondays - August 4, 11 and 18, 2025 – 12:30 PM (PDT) / 3:30 PM (EDT)
lower intermediate and up
EarTraining, bass in hand, in a musical context. Train your ear for real-life situations, from rhythms to pitches, from grooves to melodies. Ari teaches you what to listen for, how to hear details, and when to “get the gist” of a section.
Join all three May EarTraining Mondays!
By signing up you get:
• access to join all three live classes
• all the assets and jamtracks
• the session recordings for an entire year!
One Time Fee for all three sessions: $30.00
SERIES:
Pick your Focus Month:
Timing, Tone or Technique
lower intermediate and up
👉Thursdays at 12:00 PM (PDT) / 3:00 PM (EDT):
👉 August 7, 14 & 21, 2025
Pick your Focus Month: 3-Session Mini-Series
You’ll choose one focus area for your bass playing—timing, tone, or technique—and each week, we’ll guide you through targeted exercises to help you go deep and make real progress.
✅ Pick your focus
✅ Join us live for guided, hands-on practice
✅ Leave each session sharper, stronger, and more confident
By signing up you get:
• access to join all 3 live classes
• all the assets and jamtracks
• the session recordings for an entire year!
$40.00 for all 3 Sessions
EVENT:
Open Pattern Practice
August 21, 2025 –1:00 PM (PST) / 4:00 PM (EST)
Requires prerequisites
Time for the ultimate practice of practices:
Pattern Practice. This system will open up the patterns of music for you.
This is an advanced session.
Prerequisites: Chapters 1 to 3 of The Pattern System for the Bass Player Book
One Time Fee for one session: $25
COHORT:
MUSIC THEORY FOR THE BASS PLAYER
July 6 – November 20, 2025
lower intermediate to advanced
Our Theory Cohort guides you through our University Level (but cooler!) class with success coaches, assignments, videos to submit, community and meetings with Ari. Our 20-Unit Theory course is your comprehensive guide to mastering the bass, designed for aspiring players of all levels. Theory, Technique and Groove Creation! This course is in-depth, detailed and comprehensive!
Whether you’re a complete beginner picking up your first instrument or a frustrated hobbyist yearning to break through a plateau, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to take your bass playing to the next level.
Start the Course on your own now and join up with your Pals for the “Cohort” Portion in July!
COHORT:
Rhythm Matrix COURSE + COHORT
Kickoff meeting: Sept 5 at 10:00 AM (PDT) / 1:00 PM (EDT) Cohort runs until
Beginner to Advanced
A step-by-step method that teaches 16 comprehensive rhythmic patterns, which unlock the entire world of binary rhythms. Ari teaches those using a simple trick that helps you step up your groove.
Designed to embed rhythm deeply into your body, this method sharpens your instincts, ensuring you are always on the beat and make it groove! It super charges your creative ideas and elevates your groove!
Now new: Join a Rhythm Matrix Cohort!
Cohorts start only once or twice a year, so don’t miss the opportunity!
Because our Theory Cohorts have been such a huge success for our students, you can now do the Rhythm Matrix Course as a Cohort!
This means you get:
- Complete Rhythm Matrix Course with bite-sized video lessons taught by Ari
- Rhythm animations, the complete groove gym, jamtracks, diagrams PDFs!
- Three Cohort meetings with Ari
- 10 Weeks of homework assignments, motivation, fun!
- A personally assigned accountability coach to help you succeed!
Rythm is often overlooked in bass training, but mastering it will immediately ignite your groove, precision, and musicality. It’s through practice that progress happens—join now and start transforming your rhythm!
NEW YEAR'S COHORT:
MUSIC THEORY FOR THE BASS PLAYER
January 11 – March 19, 2026
lower intermediate to advanced
Our Theory Cohort guides you through our University Level (but cooler!) class with success coaches, assignments, videos to submit, community and meetings with Ari. Our 20-Unit Theory course is your comprehensive guide to mastering the bass, designed for aspiring players of all levels. Theory, Technique and Groove Creation! This course is in-depth, detailed and comprehensive!
Whether you’re a complete beginner picking up your first instrument or a frustrated hobbyist yearning to break through a plateau, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to take your bass playing to the next level.
Start the Course on your own now and join up with your Pals for the “Cohort” Portion in January!
New Dates added all the time
👥 COHORTS
Dedicated Support for Course Participants
- Available a few times a year for select courses
- Weekly assignments & deadlines
- Your personal accountability coach
- Submit your playing videos
- Motivation and love from peers (we keep it real!)
- Live sessions with Ari
🎯 SERIES
A Sequence of Practice Sessions on a topic
A sequence of practice sessions focused on one powerful topic.
From technique and songs to ear training, theory, groove challenges, and bass line makeovers- these themed mini-series showcase Ari’s signature practice methods in action. You’ll cover essential skills while diving into exciting, focused topics that keep you engaged and improving. Join live or watch the recordings. Best for lower intermediate and up. Access available for one year from date of purchase.
🎉 EVENTS
Single Practice Sessions and Guest Sessions
One-time sessions on special topics or with guest instructors.
Events are single-session experiences that explore exciting or advanced material. From deep dives into niche techniques to guest-led explorations, each one offers something unique. Some events are open to all levels, while others require specific prerequisites—see each listing for details.
Join live or watch the replay. Access available for one year from date of purchase.