Bass Master Class – Ryan Foglesong
This bass masterclass is designed for church musicians who want to support congregational singing and strengthen the band—supporting the lyric, locking in with the drummer, and giving the ensemble a clear, steady foundation. We’ll cover essential techniques (muting, tone, articulation, dynamics, fretboard fluency, and endurance) and apply them to real-world contexts: grooves, transitions, builds, and […]
Drum and Bass Master Class – David Zimmer & Ryan Foglesong
David and Ryan have played on multiple albums together, including many of the Sovereign Grace albums from the past fifteen years. In this intensive, you’ll learn how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest of the band. We […]
Arranging Songs for Bass & Drums (Part 2)
The foundation of your band is the rhythm section, composed of the drummer and bassist. Musical chemistry between these members is worth attention and development. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest […]
Arranging Songs for Bass & Drums (Part 1)
The foundation of your band is the rhythm section, composed of the drummer and bassist. Musical chemistry between these members is worth attention and development. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest […]
Electric Bass: Respond & Enhance
In this seminar, Ryan will demonstrate the capability of the bass including melodic fills, chords, and various articulations. You’ll learn how to listen and respond to other instruments and enhance the tone and message of the song. This breakout will serve both novice and advanced players alike as Ryan teaches how to lock in with […]
Putting it Together: Drums and Bass
Advanced Bass Guitar: Craft and Creativity
A competent bassist understands how harmony, melody and rhythm can enrich even the simplest of arrangements. To that end, this seminar will cover techniques such as open and closed chord voicings, counterpoint, scales, modes, and inversions. Of course, the challenge every musician faces is how to take technical skill and apply it in a way […]
Drums and Bass: Building the Foundation
The foundation of your band is the rhythm section composed of the drummer and bassist. Musical chemistry between these members is worth attention and development. You’ll learn in this seminar how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest […]
Bass: Craft and Creativity
A competent bassist understands how harmony, melody and rhythm can enrich even the simplest of arrangements. To that end, this seminar will cover techniques such as open and closed chord voicings, counterpoint, scales, modes, and inversions. Of course, the challenge every musician faces is how to take technical skill and apply it in a way […]