John Patitucci School of Bass
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One of the world’s most respected jazz musicians and educators, John Patitucci has played with some of music’s biggest names including B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, and many others.Known for his versatility, sensitivity and tone, Patitucci is widely regarded as one of today’s most influential jazz musicians and composers. John Patitucci has won 3 Grammy awards and many more nominations in his professional career. In 1986 Patitucci was voted “Most Valuable Player” on acoustic bass by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and his debut solo album, John Patitucci (1988) reached number one on the Billboard Jazz charts. He has been voted “Best Jazz Bassist” in the annual Readers’ Poll for Guitar Player and Bass Player Magazine 7 times. John is the Artist in Residence at the Global Jazz Institute at Berklee College of Music, and continues to compose and record music that reflects his interests in jazz, classical, Brazilian, and pop.
Beginner Upright Bass
Intermediate Upright Bass
Advanced Upright Bass
Music Theory
Beginner Electric Bass
Intermediate Electric Bass
Advanced Electric Bass
30 Day Challenge
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Above everything else though, the teachers through their passion and expertise, have instilled in me, a permanent joy of playing the piano and have connected me to family, friends and other people in the most positive of ways!
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I have been a user of ArtistWorks for around eight years now. There are lessons and videos Exchanges which are like mini lessons themselves. The site is also a great place to interact with other musicians across the world. The great thing about the ArtistWorks video Exchange system is you get personal one to one feedback from your chosen Tutor. I was already an experienced Guitarist before I started. But there is always new things to learn.
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Student for 8 yearsAbout John Patitucci School of Bass
One of the world’s most respected jazz musicians and educators, John Patitucci has played with some of music’s biggest names including B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, and many others.Known for his versatility, sensitivity and tone, Patitucci is widely regarded as one of today’s most influential jazz musicians and composers. John Patitucci has won 3 Grammy awards and many more nominations in his professional career. In 1986 Patitucci was voted “Most Valuable Player” on acoustic bass by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and his debut solo album, John Patitucci (1988) reached number one on the Billboard Jazz charts. He has been voted “Best Jazz Bassist” in the annual Readers’ Poll for Guitar Player and Bass Player Magazine 7 times. John is the Artist in Residence at the Global Jazz Institute at Berklee College of Music, and continues to compose and record music that reflects his interests in jazz, classical, Brazilian, and pop.
About John Patitucci
One of the world’s most respected jazz musicians and educators, John Patitucci has played with some of music’s biggest names including B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, and many others.Known for his versatility, sensitivity and tone, Patitucci is widely regarded as one of today’s most influential jazz musicians and composers. John Patitucci has won 3 Grammy awards and many more nominations in his professional career. In 1986 Patitucci was voted “Most Valuable Player” on acoustic bass by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and his debut solo album, John Patitucci (1988) reached number one on the Billboard Jazz charts. He has been voted “Best Jazz Bassist” in the annual Readers’ Poll for Guitar Player and Bass Player Magazine 7 times. John is the Artist in Residence at the Global Jazz Institute at Berklee College of Music, and continues to compose and record music that reflects his interests in jazz, classical, Brazilian, and pop.
What students are saying!
Hey John
I think all the good possible, John is the best, I'm sorry that there are no more exchange videos...
Great program
I've always wanted a jazz specific course for bass and having such a great teacher is exactly what I needed. Keep up the great work!
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Splendid
John's very good at communicating his ideas. He also seems like a nice guy and that's important. I would have prefered some examples of how and what to play over some classic jazz...
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Excellent in all respects!
Taking lessons with ArtistWorks is excellent in all respects, signup, scheduling, clarity of video, clarity of concepts, forecast of future areas of study. For this reviewer, futur...
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Would like to see more theory, chord construction and functional analysis.