Hi Alex
So far I have listened to the first part. This is great stuff and I am looking forward to hearing the rest of it. As always the explanations are clear and straightforward.
Don’t suppose you fancy a trip to Scotland to do some one to one tuition?
Keep it coming my friend.

George

Amazingly helpfull!!! thank you so much for showing us 4stringers. got eat something!

Without even watching the video, I have to say that this is WAY MORE than I expected when I bought the course! Thanks for keeping on and looking forward to your next GEM.

Paul
Houston TX

Really apreciate what U are doing. I have bought plenty books that’s basically saying the same thing. It’s just that U go into the details a bit more.
I have always stated that I am the type learner that wants to know how to do this, when to do it and why I do it. U seem to cover it all, Thanks…

Alex: I have to tell you that I am VERY IMPRESSED with this purchase. I did not expect all of the subsequent emails with videos, sheet music, etc… You seem to really care about your students. That is saying alot in todays world! Thank you VERY MUCH. I am a “green” base player…just learning from the ground up. I have been going over lesson 1 now for 2 months. I do not want to move forward until I have lesson 1 down perfectly. The only issue I have with the new video you just sent us is that I have been using your 1,2,3,4 finger method on the 1,2,3,4 strings. I do not know how to read music yet. Is there any way to transfer the music sheets to that method? Sorry if this causes an inconvenience, but I cant imagine I am the only one in this situation. Also, is there an easy, step by step method to learn how to read music. Thanks again, and I look forward to your response.

Thanks for the explanation, Alex! Great work and definitely worth your starvation and excess facial hair growth.

I really appreciate the reminder to lock down my arpeggios and fretboard familiarity. Maybe this will be the kick in the pants to get me re-focused on it.

Thanks Alex for the great video Part One. The chord break down is very helpful and informative. Could those arpeggios be presented in Tab format to study them in more detail??

Thanks Again,
Ken

Thanks! This vid is awesome. In fact, your program has helped me immensely! I’ve only been playing about a year and my speed and accuracy have improved!

I’m very appreciative of your efforts. WOW! Pretty ambitious to start with a lesson in E flat minor in 5/4 time though. Pretty heavy theory for beginners isn’t it?
Thanks

Alex,
Most E-Businesses charge you for “extras” after you purchase something. I appreciate the FREE instructional videos after having purchased your Bass course. I play bass for our church’s band, and have a LOT to learn: I’m still hung up on the root-5th-octave structure for the most part. You’ve got some good grooves there, and thanks for breaking it down step by step. I’m an artist too, so I can identify with your metaphor of doing a sketch first, and then filling in the form later. May God bless you richly, and prosper your business!

Matt

Wow Alex what can I say.The vids just blew me away.Keep it going , I cannot wait to see the next episodes.

Cheers
Bob

Hey Alex,

Great breakdown..

Have you got any tips to help with becoming more fluent in moving up and down the fret board and hitting the strings. I’m a new bassist and as i fret im hitting the other strings accidentally and getting really frustrated!aaaaaarrrrrrrggghhhhh

Help! I have so limited time to work on my bass lines, I would like to download or copy or purchase the videos — can we so this? How do we do this?

you give me great inspiration.

Very impressed with the videos. I’ve been playing all my life and all I ever done is copy from recordings. I’ve never been able to play a piece of music until I first hear it. But I now know what I have to do to become a better player. Oh did I mention I’m 61 years old. I still rock on the weekends with various bands. But even at my age I’m looking to become a more proficient player.

Thanks Alex,
Jim

As usual you did a wonderful job Alex. The video is clear and so is your explanation. It would be naive to think that we as musicians don’t have a lot of homework to do. I wish there was a magical button and I could play like you; however, your explanations and illustrations make this journey not seem so distant. Keep up the good work. I must ask this question though - Are you a converted guitar player? Your understanding and illustration of guitar chords are too amazing.

If your going to take down the hi-res videos soon, is there any way you can make them downloadable for us so we can save them locally?

Great stuff Alex!

Alex, This is what I call teaching. Great Job! The videos are great information, more than what I got in a 30 minute lession from a guitar player teaching the Bass Guitar. When will the Video course be released? I can’t waite to get the course because your method of instructions are so down to earth. I am new to the bass and I now have a five string bass, so please give me more, more and more.

Stay well and keep up the great job,
Reggie

Great Job Alex!!! You’re the best. You are cool and humble in your presentation and thanks to your wife for letting you disappear for 3hrs instead of 20 minutes and not throwing you out of the house…handsome man. Keep them coming. Now, lets know the real deal …I want the full CD, when is it ready?

Hello Alex,

I think this was awesome! Lot of work, not doubt, and it is very commendable for all the effort you put into this video. I hope all that view it will appreciate it as much as I do and let you know they do. God blessed, no doubt.

You have a very gentle yet astounding method of teaching the bass guitar that I have not seen in other teachers. That makes it enjoyable. You continue to give without reservation of your knowledge and talent, carefully guarded by most musicians. That is the difference between a real teacher and a musician I suppose. Thank you for being a real teacher and giving of youself so freely.

We owe it to you to get behind you in whatever future endeavors you provide as a token of our appreciation. I look forward to what is coming next, coming from you Alex, it will be good.

God bless,

Terry Estes

Thanks Alex, always a pleasure to see these videos in my inbox and know I’m about to learn something. Are you going to try and catch Victor Wooten at the House of blues in Dallas this February?

Thanks for the video man this is some awesome stuff. I was wandering if you recommend your bass guitar secerets or your new project for someone thats just getting started? Man awesome stuff keep it coming. Man go get something to eat and shave your looking ruff thanks and God Bless

Alex,
More great info and instruction from you man. Thanks for everything. I will look forward to you next project.

Anthony

Alex,

God is going to truly bless you my brother. I have been playing for a couple of years but, I am at a crossroads. I am so impressed with your videos. I am about to purchase your course. I play for my church and I feel I am not giving God my best. This will help me immenseley. Keep it coming!!! and God bless!!!

Alex,

Thank you so much for making this video breakdown. The detailed instruction is invaluble to me. I am looking very much forword to the DVD course and I am glad that I purchased your course, to begin with.

Keep it coming.

Alix I love this stuff the only truble is that i have dial up and I get half way with the download and get nocked off, and then I must start over. any way keep it coming I love it . O Don’t give up on us out here.
GOD Bless Tom

Alex,

You are the man. I truly appreciate all the hard work and passion you put into your work here, I can tell you love what you are doing. Great, great job.

Thank you so much for making all this info available to a new beginner at bass playing. I can’t think of a better incentive to keep practising and putting in the hours than to have the hope of playing interesting and inventive bass lines. This is so different to anything else I have seen, and your ‘giving’ approach is refreshing. This course is the best thing I ever bought. Multiple thanks.

Alex
As always you have come through with another gem of a jam to learn and even add to if we like. I will say it again this course was TOTALLY worth the money and the stuff we get is a steal at that price. I am sure you are or have already come up with more cool stuff that will have to be purchase from the original investment but who cares! it is still a great deal. I have been playing the bass for 40+ years and I still learn stuff from you and other bassists. I guess you could say I am a life long learner.

Thanks again Alex
Brian B.

Alex,

Thanks again for blowing my mind! You make this stuff look and sound so easy, but it’s totally not! The few things you were stressing at the end of the tutorial that we as bass players should know are the very things I am so weak in. Now, more than ever, I understand what I lack as a bass player. Thanks for your gentle teaching style. You know how to drive a point home and it’s so extremely helpful. I’m playing tonight and hope to take with me some of what this tutorial showed me, but I really just need to spend time in the “wood shed” practicing and learning the “language” of music.

PLEASE KEEP THESE WONDERFUL LEARNING TOOLS COMING!

Thanks again,
Brian

Alex,
you have just changed my timetable for the weekend, many thanks. I nowhave to let down the in-Laws>>>> muhahaha!!!!!
tell me, am I falling in love with you or your Bass? lol
take care and many thanks

Alex,
Don’t ever worry about “Pitching” your upcoming projects to your subscribers.. I would have to say that most of the “Brotherhood of Bassists” are thrilled to have found you.. and will stay with you, no matter what you give or sell. I personally think that the FULL hard copy price of your course is a steal… neddless to say, the download version is one of the best deals that I’ve ever gotten.. and I intend to keep studying with you until you earn enough money to retire to your own island.
I really enjoyed my FIRST view of all three parts of the Take 5 video … but please don’t take them off the site TOO quickly… A lot of us work (gig) on weekends and need the midweek to study and practice. I can’t download flash video and would like to watch all three parts many more times.
Please consider me a locked in subscriber to your video project.
Thank you for being willing to share your methods and insight.
Ken Windheim

Alex,,,,

Can’t comment now— old dinosaur still downloading from dial-up,,, this is taking all day—but they say ,,,good things come to those who wait.
What ,,,I can say,,,, is,,,,,, You are without a doubt the best money I’ve spent on this Bass-sick education of mine.
I’m a real slow learner and a complete novice, and I appreciate all the info and insights you give anyone willing to try to learn how to play this enigma,, Looks easy,, but not really,,, very simple,,yet very complex,,.thanks—keeps me busy & keeps me outta trouble. student 101,,, rick.

Alex, you’re blowing me away with all this EXCELLENT instruction. I agree with Bryan, in that I didn’t expect the subsequent emails, videos, sheet music, tabs, etc. either, when I bought your program. I’m a “seasoned” bass player, but stuck somewhat in McCartney mode - just not nearly as good as Sir Paul, of course. You’ve given me some wonderful new territory to explore. (And now I’m thinking about picking up a 6-string bass
Thanks, man !!
Keep it coming !

ALEX,What can l say….
l`ve been sat at the comp 3 hours plus,printed the PDF, copied the videos into my media player(full screen entertainment) watched playback a couple times all l can say is….lets be having some of your hush hush project cos this is AWSOME and no messing, l treated myself to a 5 string after watching the first `take 5` vid and l can`t put it down,l`m gonna lock into this now and see where it takes me….l cant wait.
Alex, l gotta say l was reluctent to go with your program, how glad am l that l did.
l`m never gonna set the world alight with my playing but you`ve help me no end and for that all l can say is ….Keep it comin cos l love it…. you ARE the man.

Alex,

Thanks for the informative, well presented demonstration of how it’s done. As a long time player (30+ years) I’ve found that you never stop learning, it truly is a life long trip, and I learned a few things from you today. Your kind and generous soul shines through. I will pass this on to my fellow deep enders and highly recommend your lessons to all. Thanks again and may God bless you and yours.

Ron

ken,
if you can download `Realplayer` onto your comp you should be able to copy the vids into that media player and watch them at your leisure, l hope this helps cos its a great study vid and we all need to be able to refer from time to time.

Alex
Unbelievable, awsome, what can I say you make it look so easy. I can’t wait to see what you got up you;re sleeve next. Looking forward to whats next. I definately need a lot more work on arppegios. Watching you though has taught me that a lot of what you are saying is already in you’re BGS course. We future bass players just need to work harder at memorizing everything that you have in you’re BGS course. Skipping around sure ain’t gonna get it . I learned a good lesson watching you’re video. Looking for short cuts, sure ain’t the way to learn. I know now I need to really go back and slow down a little bit and study a lot more, because it’s there in you’re course. Thanks for the reality check.
Andrew Romero

Alex.
The video is great. I think Victor Wooten ought to come and watch you. Looking forward to your new program. Can we pre- order? Thanks. Harley

Cool stuff again, very inspirational, when is the video course available?

I appreciate your honesty. I knew that it was crucial to know the fundamentals, but I thank you for reinterating that information on the videos. I can’t wait for more.

Fantastic in-depth instruction. Gives great ideas on improvement and theory made much more simple. Way to go Alex

AE

YES…THE LAST 3 MINUTES OF THE VIDEO WAS WHATS ITS ALL ABOUT…I KNOW DEGREES I KNOW ARPEGGIOS/CHORDS AND RELATED SCALES…BUT FEEL, FLAVOR,AND INSPIRATION IS THE HARDEST THING TO PROJECT TO A STUDENT. I BELIEVE THE GROOVE SUCK METHOD WAS THE BEST…PLEASE GIVE US MORE OF THAT CONCEPT.

PEACE…AND THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE

Alex

Thanks a million it helps me a lot so sweet youre awesome, i cant wait to see more on youre next video, again many thanks keep up the good work and more power to you!

joey bustamante

This was excellent Alex.. Lots of good material here and good presentation. This material is the learning key for bassists of all levels.. Ive pounded the net and guitar center for the better part of a year looking for stuff and really stumbled across your site by accident..!!! Me.? Well Im that dude that if I can hear it, I can play it or get really close.. Only problem with that method is truly UNDERSTANDING what I just played.. Its kind of like talking without using the word “the” or “and”. There is definatley something missing…. This is the bridge Ive been looking for..!! Thanks bro… Now on to my question.. When will the new packaged course with vids etc be available and will there be a bundling with the material currently out on your site..?

Thanks

Wes

Best instrucional course ive ever seen.been playing fours.gonna buy this one.Thanks Pops.

Alex,

I love your your easy going character. Thanks so much for what you’ve offered. I agree with another post that it was a little deep to grasp, but the overall message really came through loud and clear. I feel that EVERYONE can get something from the way you present. You are indeed a “born” teacher.

** One thing I might ask, is if there might be a way when you video to show an overhead view at times from the angle of what the player would actually see. It is very difficult, for me…and I would assume others as well, to understand what you are saying about a lick and then try to “decode” it by reversing it in our mind and apply it before you move on. I find myself constantly “behind” because I’m caught up in the “reversing” process in my mind. It might save one step in the learner’s mind if we could see it as the player sees it. If it can’t be done, I totally understand…Just a thought.

I drank it in. Love it, appreciate all you have done. You did an outstanding job. I majored in music in college (although I won’t say I loved it..or remembered what I was taught!!!), and I tune pianos part time… and I’m impressed with your being able to rip off the chord names and notes so quickly. I know…practice makes perfect.

Again, thanks a million. Very helpful and keep it up.

Hi Alex,
Great job on the video. Every time I see you, I think your parents must really be proud of you. Besides being a great bass player and smart, you seem like a really nice guy. I, too, was wondering if the videos could be downloadable. We have DSL, but I had to wait many, many times while the video stream got buffered.

Alex,
Words can’t express my appreciation for the time you spend building this video
lesson for me [us]. Nor can words express my enthusiasm for more videos lesson to come, but I will try as J.J. Walker would say “DYNO-M-I-T-E.

Victorelshelton
Hotlanta,Ga

Alex,

I bought your course about 6 months ago. I was a little skeptical but figured “What the hell” it wasn’t that expensive. I have to tell you that I was totally impressed with the original course and knew it was money well spent, but I was still having a tough time sitting down and trying to learn bass from an e-book.

I can’t tell you how overwhelmed I am after watching your video lesson. And I don’t just mean overwhelmed by your awesome work on the bass. Your explanations are second to none as far as being clear and concise. I am also blown away by the fact that you put this out there for free. I clicked on the link and expected some cheesy little video. I couldn’t have been more wrong!!!! The love you have for the music and the fact that you are willing to share this is awesome.

You have a fan for life brother!!! If you come out with a video lesson pack sign me up. I’ll be the first guy in line to buy.

Best thing I ever did for myself was to buy your course! You have an awesome instructional style, clear and uncomplicated and focus on the fundimentals, not the flash. Groove Suck has already turned my playing style around 360’. Thanks Alex, I look forward to more. Look after youself, God bless.
Sean

Wow - that was awesome!! I knew that it was going to be such a high quality lesson - as I still rave about BGS. Nice one for stepping it up.

I found the first bit slow but as all this was comprehensively covered in BGS. I want look more into how you are creating the groove and feel for the song. I am just having trouble letting go playing from my head (which plays memorised chords, appeg,modes etc. wanting to play the right notes) and playing from within - letting go and just grooving.

Anyway - pre-book me that dvd, and anything else in the future. Thanks for everything mate - You have a way of teaching that allows a man to fish.

Wow man, good stuff, I am amazed. I mean you hit every part of that lesson with very good instruction and it was most def. worth watching every minute. Thanks so much for the time you put in, I guess a far way to give back is to practice practice practice with the wealth of information that you have provided with this lesson and the home study course. Thanks so much!!

Been trying to play bluegrass and gospel bass for about 15 yrs. Your videos are awesome. Keep ‘em coming. I wish I had the time to devote to your lessons and I would purchase them today, but I have too many irons in the fire already. Thanks for the help!

Alex I have been tryin to play the bass for about six years. I have to tell you after watching these videos I am really impressed, not only by your talent, but your teaching methods. I can hold my my own in church but I have always wanted to learn chords and the musical lingo you talk about. I was hestant about buying your lessons but I am convince they can help my playing immensely. From one brother to another you keep up the good work and I will be buying your lessons one day soon.

Take care and keep up the good work.

DVS

Alex,
I was surprised to see you actually read all of our responses on your blogs. This video is EXACTLY what we all need. We may be able to keep a good groove going, but understanding HOW to create a running bass line in a section of a song where we just know it needs something…..

The instructional materials we all initially purchased stressed the fact that chord theory will set us FREE!!

It’s not by accident that some really great bass players were previous piano players in the past, Millard Powers of the AmyGrant band, Marty Dieckmeyer of the Holland Davis praise band at Ocean Hills Church in San Juan Capistrano. They all had to understand chord structure.

Now if I can just get my ‘ghosting’ technique refined…..;

P.S. I’ve been lucky enough to called in on occasion as an emergency bass player with Holland Davis (composer of ‘Let it Rise). So we’re out here applying your techniques my friend!

Thanks for all you’re doing to spread the wealth Alex, we are proud to be part of the ‘Sampson Nation’.

Cheers,
Rick Stoner
Laguna Niguel, CA

Alex you’re the man bro. you make it so easy , just wish i could play like you. lol. just kidding dude i know it take years i’m 60 so around 80 i should be somewhat fair. lol. keep up the fine work Alex God Bless you Harold from sc

Hey Alex,

I have to say I’m amazed at just how technical you are and how much I have to learn, especially if I’m ever going to put something together with other musicians. I had a hard time with the timing but plan to keep working with the tools provided. Lessons are 45 an hour around here and I feel I’ve been given free lessons for who knows how long yet. I’ve barely scratched the surface of the bundle. Thank you!

Chris

dude. simply put. u’re a dream come true. excellent stuff. tremendous. keep up the extremely good work. i commend u.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Alex. As I was watching, my wife came up and watched with me for a while. She agrees with me that your methods and gentle style are super-professional. What a deal you have handed to all of us with your downloadable lessons and the continual encouragement! I agree with all the other bloggers out there that anything you offer in a video format will be money well spent, so offer away! I’m merely a beginner and hope someday to play as well as you, but know that that is going to require a strong learning curve on my part. The Journey is what it’s all about. Thanks again for your God breathed teaching!

Excellent! Thanks for making the information and technique available. Great that you’re teaching theory, and not just tabs.

Alex, I’d forgotten exactly how much fun it was to play the bass (haven’t played in 43 years!) used to play bass (first a converted 6 string guitar, and then a home made version of the Fender!) in one of India’s first Rock ‘n Roll groups called “The Devil Beats” way back in ‘64 - 65. After searching for a long time for a reason to start playing again, I found your site and purchased your course. Best investment I’ve ever made! Your videos are fantastic, as are your explanations, Really looking forward to getting back into music and will be paying close attention to what you have to offer. Best way to get rid of arthritis I have found. Keep on jammin’. Hope to see you in person one day.

Hey Alex,

Unbelleivable!!!!
I have never gotten so much value per dollar spent as you have given… and keep giving.
You are a prince among internet vendors.
Your course cuts right to the core of what a good musician needs to know and is just what I was looking for to take my bass playing to the next level.
Thank you!!!!

Looking forward to what you’ll bring next…
Marcel.

Alex like you Iam a converted drummer although I still play drum/percussion with a blues band,i’ve been in the bussiness for 50 years and have been blessed to play with some of the great ones as a drummer,you my friend are true professional in every sense of the word,May god bless you. Look forward to all you share and by the way your program is worth every penny plus. Once again thank you

Love the course. By far the best I have seen. I think these videos are great as well. Visually seeing how it is down helps a lot. I tried downloading the 3 videos but they all turned out to be the 1st video even though labeled parts 1, 2, and 3. How can I download parts 2 and 3?

Alex man I just finished watching the third of all three videos and all I can say is man you’ve completely blown me away! I’m just really starting your course, (chapter seven in volume 1 to be exact) so I hope by the time I get through most of the course, I’ll have a good working knowledge of arpeggios, chords, degrees, and timing (1,2,3; 1,2,3). The emphesis you’ve placed on these is truely vital. Thank you and though you weren’t making a pitch, I look forward to the project you’ve been working on for the past six months! Please keep me posted via email.

Alex I really admire you for what you have done here. Your generous lessons are so fantastic! You impart your knowledge in such an easy and understandable manner. I’m so glad to have made contact with you.
John.

Hi Alex,

I have to tell you, the way you explain the things you teach is wonderful. I am a hands on type individual, I learn by watching and listening. I have played bass for about 18 years and there are many things that I still want to learn. I’ve played music by ear from an early age. The first instrument I learned was harmonica, but I always loved the bass. And through the course and videos, I have improved my playing. I build custom basses, so playing something that you build is even more of a delight when you learn something new. I enjoy everything you present, keep it coming!

Thanks,

Marty

Hello Alex,

I can’ t surf the net at home, so even if it’s Saturday (no work day), I caught the train and got to the Office and whatched the 3 videos (because probably they will not be available on Monday).

I must say your explanations are very clear, well-done!!! The time you spent on doing this really worth it.

Anyway I would do the video with a 4 string-bass, it is easy to follow to most of the people I guess.

I would like you to do a dvd on bass-soloing, are you planning to do this?
You know, I very much like bass solos, but most of the bass solos I hear around are not good.

Thanks very much for your work, really appreciate and a lot of compliments again.

And if you come to Italy, please let me know, I will make you taste the real italian PIZZAAAAAAAAA…

Warmest Regards,
Marco

Great stuff. I’ve been playing for a little over a year and I really appreciated how you explained the theoretical foundations. I’m now looking at my fretboard in a new light. I feel that I want to go over it again and again. I can’t wait for the course. Thanks a lot.
Stanley

Hi Alex

This is truly great stuff and superbly presented. You’re an excellent teacher - you explain it all clearly and I love the theory - thanks for sharing this with us. Also, your Bass Guitar Secrets home study course is brilliant and has certainly improved my playing no end. Worth every penny! You’re a star - keep going!

Hey Alex

I came accross your site and it sounded to good to be true. So I bought your course and only 3 weeks in from never picking up a bass in my life I am playing it..

This Take 5 Vids are quite cool as you are playing the runs for a 5 string bass aswell, I have bought a Washburn % string bass.

Keep up the good work, It rocks..

Alex-

It is very clear you have been blessed with many gifts…of those, the obvious ability to play the bass but the ability to dumb it down for all levels of students! Your BGS have helped me tremendously putting things together and I will be one of the first to get your new material!!!

Keep it up my man and God Bless!!!

I just started playing bass, so this was a bit above my current ability, but I can tell already that I’m going to want to get your next course when I finish BGS. (It won’t be very soon, since I’ve just competed Vol. 1 and I’m now working on the first “check up” exam.)

I can see by all the gushing comments that your work is greatly appreciated. I’ve certainly received more than I expected from you. Thank you, Alex.

Hi Alex,

I have played bass guitar for many years and there are many things that I still need to learn. The Bass Guitar Secrets Course has improved my Bass playing but this video course is what I have been looking for. I learn by watching and listening.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Alex. You are a great bass player and teacher

See you on video
Joshua

I want to thank you for offering us the excellent explaination of not only the “hows”, but also the “whys” of your playing. I’ve been playing on and off my entire life, but everytime I try to get serious about theory, I feel like I’m in a clothes dryer with all that information flashing all around me, but not being able to grab ahold of it. Finally tho’, I believe you are offering something I can get my teeth into.
I admit that I was somewhat leery when I first signed up for your course due to all the scams and rip-offs out there, but you are proving to me that you are a man of integrity and I really appreciate your humility and understanding in this “me, myself and I” world we are now living in. Keep up the good work.

Blessings on your house, MOG!
Mark Butler (missionary in Liberia, West Africa)

to all bass players this is a good teaching been improving on bass and looking forward to upright bass lessons this year due to this young mans
teaching, as markbutler missionary in lieria , west africa put it) blessings on his house )”
mr gray
denver colorado
jgray51@ hotmail.con
gospel bass,

Hi Alex — I’ver been playing bass for 30 years and teaching college (not music) for 25 years and