🎸 Stop, Start… or Power Through? My Surprising Practice Tip Inside


Hi Bass Friend Reader,

Let’s cut to the chase:
You want to play better, groove deeper, and know exactly what to practice.
That’s what we do here - every month - with live training, fresh insight, and world-class bass education that meets you where you are… then takes you higher (or deeper?).

Here’s what’s happening this June 👇

🎁 Your Monthly Freebie: What Not to Do When You Make a Mistake

We all mess up when learning songs. But what do you do next? That’s where it gets interesting.

Should you stop? Start over? Power through?
My answer may surprise you - and it can instantly make your practice 10x more effective.

🎬 Watch the Free Video


🎶 Jamerson June & July: A 6-Part Series Honoring the Motown Master

This summer, we’re diving into the groove genius of James Jamerson - his phrasing, chromatics, fearless fills, and melodic flow.

Whether you're a Jamerson fanatic or just met him on YouTube, this series will open your ears and reshape your lines.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ What makes a Signature Jamerson (and why they are sometimes so tricky!)
✅ Practice drills “in his style”
✅ How to groove so deep you’ll need a shovel
✅ A whole new way to think - and feel - the bass

You’ll get:

  • 6 live sessions (or replays if you miss one)
    Live Sessions are Thursdays at noon Pacific (check the link for dates)
  • Jam tracks and PDF practice materials
  • The option to ask questions live

👉 Join the Jamerson Series Now


👂 EarTraining – Bass in Hand, Theory in Action

Forget boring interval quizzes. Our EarTraining sessions are fun, immersive, and hands-on.

You’ll play along, test your ears, learn theory by ear, and even dip into improv.

Just three sessions per month. Totally worth it.

👉 Sign Up for EarTraining


📖 NEW: Ari’s Reading System – You can Join the Live Option

For the first time ever, we’re offering Ari’s Reading System, and in this round, we also include a live option for free.
This is your chance to build rock-solid reading skills - from fretboard fluency to rhythmic understanding - with direct support and guidance. Forget "spotplacing" - it's cumbersome and hard. Ari has a much better way that ties in with all her other programs. Whether you are new to them or have been studying with her before - this Reading Course is a great starting point.

💥 It starts this June—and it’s a rare opportunity.

👉 Check Out the Reading System + Live Track


🌀 Already Open: Ari’s Rhythm Matrix

Students say this is the most revolutionary thing I’ve ever created.
And I agree. If you’re ready to fix your timing, lock in your groove, and internalize rhythm at a cellular level, this is it.

It’s open for enrollment now with lifetime access. Start whenever you’re ready—but sooner is better. 😉

👉 Get Into the Rhythm Matrix


💬 Final Note

Every month, I pack in as much quality teaching as I can - because I believe serious players of all levels deserve serious support.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to go deeper… this is it.

Thanks for being part of this amazing community.
I see your commitment. I’m cheering you on. And I’m here to help you groove your way to greatness.

With groove,
Ari and the A-Team
arisbassblog.com

PS: Founding Members, you have all the above included!

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