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Russ Rodgers Bass Guitar Instruction

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I offer live, online bass guitar lessons via Zoom to students around the world. If you have a high‑speed internet connection, you can get focused, real‑time Electric Bass instruction from the comfort of your home. With over 40 years in business and one‑on‑one teaching, my approach is built on a simple idea: music is a language. When you truly understand how music works—how notes, rhythm, and harmony function and create impact—you can express yourself more clearly and grow faster as a player. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break through a plateau, I’m here to help you get better. Reach out to schedule a lesson or ask any questions about how we can work together.
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Hired 6 times

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41 years in business

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Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Alexandra D.

Jan 7, 2026

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Russ is a great bass guitar teacher. Ive been working with him weekly for about 6 months now. I was a complete beginner when we started and Im really starting to get the hang of things now. Hes very knowledgeable about the instrument as well as music theory, and tailors your lessons to meet your needs. Highly recommend!
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Juan B.

Jan 14, 2026

Russ is the best music teacher I've ever had. He's been a professional bass for decades AND he's a professional gigging bassist. It's a rare privilege to take 1 on 1 lessons from someone as talented as him. I've been taking weekly lessons with him for over 3 years now. I started as a total beginner (I hadn't played an instrument since high school marching band 25 years earlier). Now I'm playing everything from improvised walking basslines to slap bass to the Beatles and Jason Isbell. Whether you're a beginner thinking about picking up the bass or you've played it for years, you should absolutely call him.
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Grayson R.

Jan 8, 2026

After about three years of lessons with Russ, I have nothing but great things to say. He's helped me grow immensely as a player, and no matter how much I improve, he always has something new for me to work on. His specificity and attention to detail is incredible and it is one of the most useful aspects of his teaching in my opinion. He helps you set very specific and personalized goals that are straightforward enough to easily follow, and if there is any small habit you're developing that will possibly slow you down in the future, he's on it. I've also been there to witness him constantly refining and experimenting with the materials and approaches he gives to his students. Overall, Russ is a very dedicated teacher who is always open to and striving for improvement. I could not recommend him more highly not just for beginners, but for anybody interested in improving with the help of someone else.
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Beth H.

Mar 2, 2025

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I highly recommend Russ. I am a fairly accomplished and confident musician on a range of instruments, and have taken lots and lots of private lessons over the past 57 years. I was asked to play bass guitar in a band and had never played that instrument before. I contacted Russ to show me a few things. One thing led to another and Russ inspired me to pursue jazz bass guitar, and my understanding and comprehension of music evolved on a whole new level. Russ' approach to learning music theory is amazing. Learning theory can be overwhelming, but Russ has a wonderful way of explaining and teaching it. Russ is extremely patient, kind and understanding. He's a problem-solver and extraordinarily helpful in working through issues, whether musical, instrumental, audio/visual, whatever. I took in person lessons, which were very helpful to get started, and then Russ patiently helped me set up an audio/video system with my computer so I can do my lessons remotely. Both work really well. Russ is an outstanding teacher and a super nice person, and I highly recommend for beginning and advanced students, young and old.
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Scott T.

Feb 3, 2025

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From Google

I've worked with Russ for almost two years now. Russ is a skilled and professional bass educator. He starts with where you're at as a player and what your goals are. Russ has experience and curriculum for all areas and skill levels. He customizes a learning plan for the student, based on their interests. My playing has improved steadily as Russ' student. He keeps me organized, focused, and helps me over hurdles... like a personal trainer for the bass. Russ knows his theory, and has helped me learn my stuff, but even more important -- Russ has helped me get out my head and feel the GROOVE! One last thing about Russ, which I believe is extremely important: He's never been condescending. He's always encouraging. He's always pushing me just above my ability. Highly recommended instructor for anyone, whether you're just getting started or you're a working pro looking to keep moving forward.
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