Scott's Bass Lessons Reviews 806

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4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers are very satisfied with the product and the user experience offered. People appreciate the staff's expertise and the positive impact on their learning and progress. The website is also highly regarded, with users finding it easy to navigate and a valuable resource for all levels of bass players. The service is consistently praised for its comprehensive and well-structured approach. Customers highlight the vast library of content, the quality of the lessons, and the engaging teaching style. Reviewers also value the supportive community and the opportunity to learn from some of the best bass players and teachers in the world. Consumers feel that the platform provides motivation and guided paths to learn, helping them understand what they are playing and develop their skills to a professional level.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBL has come a very long road fromScott and his white board! An amazing educational resource. Ready to go anytime you are, saves your place, workbooks, backing tracks, and excellent, clear, conci... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

beautifully curated and organized lesson that meet players at many levels. 6 months of hard work on the fretboard accelerator and players path have been miracle game changers. oh yeah. did I mention h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i really like their charts based approach to learning to play. You're not just memorizing scales and chords-you are actually playing stuff. Simple at first, then progressively more challenging. This i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a fantastic music learning platform. While no online platform can match (in my opinion) a great private teacher, SBL has an incredible library of video resources including live seminars with s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lessons cover a wide range of skills, from beginner to pro. My understanding of music theory, sight-reading, and groove has helped me play more confidently. I was hesitant to start, but the free t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great influence, great positive encouragement. Follow-ups, information, and lessons are available for all levels of bass playing. There is also great information on all types of music. I have been pla... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I joined SBL back in 2017, and haven't regretted a minute of it. If you're a bassist who wants to improve their playing - in any area, technique, theory knowledge, creativity, time and rhythm - then g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scott's teaching style is super straightforward, patient, and easy to understand. I'm currently doing the Practice Accelerator course and it's awesome! He's got all the content you could possibly need... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

This review is solely based on experience with support and methods. Last year, I was subscribed to SBL and was somewhat happy with the contents and learning. At a certain point I broke my wrist... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Considering the tons of well structured material and resources very reasonable price. Very good and likeable instructors, super community that keeps you going. Amount of nerdiness self-adjustable, dep... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBL has a vast library of content and continually adds new courses and features. Great instructors for every temperament and level. The live practice sessions are fantastic. Well worth my initial inve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your platform gives me motivation and offers guided different paths to learn the instrument (by songs, genre, courses, theory). I used to be a guitarist bored with my self-learning. Thanks to you, I'm... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the SBL Academy Lifetime Membership 4 years ago because I was playing with professional musicians in a theatre, and since I have never had any formal musical education, I was missing some... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I joined SBL four years ago as a intermediate bassist thinking I’d just get better at bass. Turns out that wasn’t really what happened. The real shift came from how the platform treats music litera... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so happy you guys did this. Very thorough and well paced for quasi-beginner like me. I am stepping away from private lessons completely for now as I feel myself improving in all aspects with the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBL is always upgrading,Adding lots of new ideas. I've been a member for a long time, It's up to the player and time one puts in to how good one gets. There is already a life time of content. I Starte... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBL offers bass resources and education at every level. I have a master's degree in music and have been in education for 27 years--but I still gain advice to help me get out of ruts in my playing. T... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

they are and have the best online teachers for the bass guitar. not just because of their names, but because of their down to earth, very likeable personalities and their expansive knowledge of all th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You can get lessons in very different genres. For every bassplayer there's something you can learn. The lessons are very clear and you can play along with mp3 'that are available plus written tabl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In my 30s, after a decade of playing bass, I realized I lacked rhythm and feel. Then I discovered Scott's Bass Lessons. Now, in my 40s, I'm a competent bassist playing in a band that's featured on pub... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBL is for all levels of players and the talent that is teaching the courses are amazing. The Campus is very supportive and i have yet to have a question go unanswered. They have weekly mentor session... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I signed up for annual membership and slap accelerator course. Specific slap course is amazing. I've gone from just about being able to slap to very confident in 3 months. The general membership is ju... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I first started watching the odd lessons on YouTube when it was just Scott. Before that I had endless bass lessons in the early 70's with a guitar teacher, (hardly learnt anything). But after around a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tons and tons of materials... I don't have to dig into Internet, everything is at SBL. Teachers are very good and professional. I also see that courses are developing in technical aspect. Modern and... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

SBL has given me the courage to learn more. Players Path has given me a lot in terms of safety - rhythmically and musically. Thank you for that. My own development means that I recommend SBL to others... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The range of bass-related topics is very wide, and the instructors (all of them tremendously skilled in both playing and in explaining the concepts) go in depth into their subjects. It's a very well-r... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a member a few years ago and had to come back! SBL is an amazing academy for anyone that wants to learn the bass. This is an amazing resource for anyone that is serious about learning this instr... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am deeply disappointed! I requested a refund and have been ignored for almost a month. No response. Never again SBL.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Long time member here. Everything is great with SBL. Best part of SBL is the always expanding teachers and lessons. You can not beat SBL in price, quality, education and exposure. . . and that's the b... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Been a member for over 10 years, since Scott presented from Leeds. It's still great, but god they bombard you with e mails now. I'm probably missing some decent courses due to ignoring the stuff t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lots of quality courses with professionals at a great price. Good teachers with motivation and a really complete tools to know how to better your bass playing and knowing where to start.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

With out a doubt Scott's Bass Lessons is the best on-line resource and learning website for bass players of all abilities. I have learnt so much over the years - some of which didn't make a lot of sen... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scott's bass lessons is a wealth of great info and amazing lessons regarding the bass guitar. The info is presented in a way that is easy to digest. One only has to put in the work to see growth and i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scotts Bass Lessons are by far the most comprehensive bass resource out there. From simple tips to hugely in-depth courses there is something for everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great opportunity to learn bass on my pace with professionally well structured platform which will take you to play bass guitar for sure and care you actually learning helping you not like some out t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Step by step learning, huge library of courses and infos. Very knowledgeable and entertaining instructors. Easy to navigate. One step place about everything bass.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely the best online music school i have ever seen. There is a clear "path" and by following that you can develop your skills to professional level. There everything is only up to you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBL is the absolute "One Stop Shopping" solution for Bass education... HANDS DOWN! The best investment you can make, if you want to truly be a Pro Bass player.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBL moved me to another level. SBL has the content needed to unlock those missing links. I like that you can mark them and review them later. And don't talk about the groove trainer ... you can play... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So I am enjoying what SBLs has to offer. I just love options that it gives me in learning to play this fine instrument called the bass guitar.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous product, Learned so much in my time here so far, enough to go from nothing to being in a band in under 12 months, its free to try and you get out what you put in 100% best investment I have... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I desided to bite the bullet and focus my learning. The courses are well paced, and its easy to find what you are looking for to learn next. Within weeks people noticed my playing has improved !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's a great way how to improve your bass skills. There is big variety of lessons - music theory, excercises...whatever is needed, you can find.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lessons are great, my playing is now at levels I never thought I could reach. The price is amazing and affordable. Don't change a thing. I highly recommend them. If you are on the fence about... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got to study with John Patitucci. How awesome is that! It is one of many great courses on SBL. It is a well set up course on rhythm and groove with some daunting sight reading as well . You c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scott's Bass is a platform made for all levels of bass players, offering multiple pathways to hone our craft.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The variety of lesson. Well designed dashboard. Ease of finding lessons that interest me. Availability for feedback. Its been amazing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBL is no doubt the greatest platform for bass players ever build, probably the greatest asset for bass players as in ever!


Company details

  1. Music school
  2. Music College
  3. Music Teacher
  4. Music Publisher

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Scott's Bass Lessons is the biggest online bass guitar school in the world, with more than 40,000 active members and 2 million followers across our social channels. If you love bass like we love bass, come on over and check out our HUGE library of resources, meet like minded folk in our community, and chat with your heroes in our amazing live events.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scott's bass lessons site is Amazing

Scott's bass lessons is a wealth of great info and amazing lessons regarding the bass guitar. The info is presented in a way that is easy to digest. One only has to put in the work to see growth and improvement

3 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very wide scope and excellent teaching

The range of bass-related topics is very wide, and the instructors (all of them tremendously skilled in both playing and in explaining the concepts) go in depth into their subjects. It's a very well-rounded platform for learning the bass or improving as a musician.

8 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don't hesitate!

SBL has a vast library of content and continually adds new courses and features. Great instructors for every temperament and level. The live practice sessions are fantastic. Well worth my initial investment. I also have a face to face teacher and SBL completes my learning experience.

27 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I first started watching the odd…

I first started watching the odd lessons on YouTube when it was just Scott. Before that I had endless bass lessons in the early 70's with a guitar teacher, (hardly learnt anything). But after around a year I bit the bullet and signed up, have not looked back. I'm a young 72, still loving the bass, still learning, now I have 2 of my grandsons wanting to learn. Love you guys.

23 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How SBL Turned Me Into an Actually Literate Musician

I joined SBL four years ago as a intermediate bassist thinking I’d just get better at bass. Turns out that wasn’t really what happened.
The real shift came from how the platform treats music literacy as central, not peripheral. Working through the different pathways and courses forced me to actually understand what I was playing instead of just executing patterns.

I’m obviously a better bassist now, but more than that, I’m just a better musician. My understanding of music has broadened way beyond bass. If you’re intermediate and serious about actually improving rather than just going through neverending YouTube content, SBL is worth it.

21 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Keep coming back to SBL

Because of my financial situation. I’ve joined for a couple months here and I’d have to cancel for the above reason. I keep coming back though as matter of fact that’s what I’m doing right now!

19 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

beautifully curated and organized…

beautifully curated and organized lesson that meet players at many levels. 6 months of hard work on the fretboard accelerator and players path have been miracle game changers. oh yeah. did I mention hard work? yes HARD WORK! there are no magic bullets however these lessons are very close.

12 September 2025
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