Virtual Bass Academy

Hey fellow bass enthusiasts! My name is Yaman Akdogan. I am the founder of Virtual Bass Academy, your ultimate online destination for elevating your bass guitar prowess. Whether you're diving into bass for the first time or a seasoned pro seeking that extra edge, I am here to guide and inspire you. I hold a music performance degree from Berklee College of Music and currently serve as a Bass Guitar Professor at Bunker Hill College. Additionally, I've authored the acclaimed bass guitar method book 'Original Bass Grooves For Essential Styles.' Through my teaching platform, I provide a diverse array of private and group lessons tailored to suit your musical journey. At VBA, I empower you to transform your bass skills to professional heights. Picture yourself jamming effortlessly to your favorite tunes, mastering iconic bass lines, commanding the stage with your band, or sharing your bass prowess with the world through captivating videos. My personalized coaching sessions, conducted via Zoom, delve deep into refining your fingerboard mastery, enhancing technique, honing timing and rhythm, crafting intricate bass lines, perfecting song performances, navigating band dynamics, sharpening your ear and theory skills, and unleashing your improvisational flair.