Kansas City Bass Lessons
—Join Ben Harris, a professional jazz bassist as he invites you to explore the art of bowing jazz solos, mastering swing, and refining the lean fundamentals of electric Bass with some added zesto!
What I do
Learn Jazz Bass Bowing
Learning Jazz Bass Bowing (arco technique) is a rewarding but nuanced pursuit. While pizzicato is more common in jazz, arco playing opens up expressive possibilities, especially for ballads and soloing. »
Learn How to Swing
Learning to swing on an Arco (bowed) jazz bass is a unique challenge because swing feel is traditionally associated with pizzicato (plucked) Bass in jazz. However, you can swing with the bow, and it opens up a rich, expressive voice. »
Learn Electric Bass Fundamentals
Great Choice! Learning electric bass fundamentals through jazz bass guitar solos is a fun and musically rich way to build your skills.»
Book your Bass Lesson Now
Schedule a personalized Bass Lesson based on my availability.
Here’s a simple but expressive solo idea that works great over a slow or mid tempo swing or funky groove. This is an example of a jazzy electric bass solo that blends chords, melodic phrasing and bluesy jazz flavors.
Resources
Electric Bass Soloing
About Ben Harris
Education:
Berklee College of Music
Experiences
Performed for two years with the Brooklyn Conservatory Faculty Jazz Ensemble. Included recording “Bridging the Gap.” Received three stars in review by Downbeat Magazine.
Performances in Arizona Festivals, including Arizona Sun Festival at Westworld, AJ Arts Festival, Glendale Jazz Festival with Doc Jones, Stage Brush Theater in Scottsdale, AZ for Sounds of Plaid.
Performed at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing, Minnesota for the Frank Sinatra Tribute with Ed Franks.
Memberships
Member of the Missouri Arts Council.
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