Google Groups no longer supports new Usenet posts or subscriptions. Historical content remains viewable.
Dismiss
REVIEW - Bass Guitar Secrets Instruction Program
18 views
Skip to first unread message
Dominick Harvey
Dec 14, 2009, 7:48:46 AM12/14/09
to
If you have ever thought about learning performance level bass guitar,
then you might want to take a serious look at this review of the
popular Bass Guitar Secrets instructional program by Alex Sampson.
The Goal of Bass Guitar Secrets: to play performance-level bass in the
fastest time possible.
Who Will Benefit Most From This Program?: This bass guitar
instructional program is designed for rank beginners to advanced
players
What Kind Of Bass Guitar Is Taught?: 4,5 and 6 string electric bass.
The Contents of Blues Guitar Secrets:
2 Illustrated Instructional Manuals - 250 pages total, Over 350 Audio
Examples, JamBox: 101 audio full band Jam Tracks, Fretboard Genius
Training Software, Groove Station: 107 audio drum tracks, Insiders
Guide To Chord Mastery, Bass Guitar Tuning Software, Free Membership
to the BGS 1-on-1 personal coaching program, Free Lifetime Lesson
Updates.
The Negatives:
Bass Guitar Secrets does not utilize video as a teaching tool. This
does not necessarily mean that the content or quality of the lessons
suffer but I do believe that some people, based on their learning
style, may have to work a little harder to understand some of the
lessons.
The Positives:
All Inclusive: This is a turnkey bass guitar lesson program.
Everything needed to go from rank beginner to creating interesting
bass lines for many different styles of music is included.
Beyond The Basics: This course is jam packed with tons of small but
essential tips from learning to buy a bass to tuning it. You are not
just told what to do but also given lots of detailed tips for learning
to execute each lesson well.
Excellent After Purchase Support: Nothing is as frustrating as
stalling out in the course because there is no way ask questions or
request clarification. Bass Guitar Secrets has 5 avenues of support,
(see the support section below for details).
Fun: Playing along side the very real (though recorded), Jambox band
is the most fun and satisfying part of this course. The quality of the
production and selection of the music both combine to give as much
realism as possible while still remaining in the safe atmosphere of
your own bedroom.
Computer Compatibility: Both Macintosh and Window PCs are supported.
The Price:
Option 1: $97 USD (as of this writing ), This version of Bass Guitar
Secrets includes a convenient printed version of all the manuals. The
software and audio files are provided on CD. The printed manuals come
in handy if you wish to have quick access to some of the lessons with
out having to boot up your computer. This version is a plus if you do
not especially like to read from a computer screen.
Option 2: $59.95 USD This version saves you over $37 by not giving you
a printed version of the eBook instruction manuals. All of the items
mentioned above ,including the manuals, arrive at your house on CD.
Option 3: $49.95 USD This is the instantly downloadable version. All
of the files for the written manuals, software and audio are sent
instantly via the internet upon receipt of payment by most major
credit cards, eCheck or PayPal. The surprising part about this low
cost option is that nothing is left out. Absolutely all of the
manuals, the audio files, jam tracks, bass tuner, etc. that are part
of the $97 version are included.
The Cost Analysis:
Bass Guitar Secrets vs. a Local Instructor Bass Guitar Secrets by Alex
Sampson contains the equivalent of 6 months to one years worth of
guitar lessons if you were to space them out as if you were taking
lessons from a local guitar instructor. A local instructor typically
will charge anywhere from $20 to $50 per weekly lesson. Your minimum
cost, (not including materials), at only $20 per lesson for 6 months
would be at least $520.
The choice comes down to: Bass Guitar Secrets at $49.95 to $97 or a
local instructor at $520 to $1040.
Guarantee: One full year.
Support: A free dedicated internet Support Site, A blog that allows
you to interact with experienced bassists, Free Membership to the BGS
1-on-1 personal coaching program, Free Lifetime Updates for the two
main instructional manuals, Two Free Video Tutorials for downloading
and setting up Bass Guitar Secrets program.
The Bottom Line:
At first I was not expecting to like Bass Guitar Secrets because it
does not include video in the lessons but, slowly I was won over. The
lesson content and quality are definitely on the mark. Alex Sampson is
a serious bassist that also has a flair for teaching and it shows in
the details of his course.
The quality of the 400 plus audio examples and play along jam tracks
are top notch which lends an essential degree of realism to the
learning experience, (not to mention a great deal of fun as well).
I am pleased with the overall reasonable price but, I am especially
impressed that even the lowest cost, instant download version ($49.95)
of Bass Guitar Secrets includes everything and I mean everything that
the more expensive printed version offers.
The bottom line is that Bass Guitar Secrets gets the job done at an
excellent price. It has clearly earned my recommendation. The rest is
now up to you.
then you might want to take a serious look at this review of the
popular Bass Guitar Secrets instructional program by Alex Sampson.
The Goal of Bass Guitar Secrets: to play performance-level bass in the
fastest time possible.
Who Will Benefit Most From This Program?: This bass guitar
instructional program is designed for rank beginners to advanced
players
What Kind Of Bass Guitar Is Taught?: 4,5 and 6 string electric bass.
The Contents of Blues Guitar Secrets:
2 Illustrated Instructional Manuals - 250 pages total, Over 350 Audio
Examples, JamBox: 101 audio full band Jam Tracks, Fretboard Genius
Training Software, Groove Station: 107 audio drum tracks, Insiders
Guide To Chord Mastery, Bass Guitar Tuning Software, Free Membership
to the BGS 1-on-1 personal coaching program, Free Lifetime Lesson
Updates.
The Negatives:
Bass Guitar Secrets does not utilize video as a teaching tool. This
does not necessarily mean that the content or quality of the lessons
suffer but I do believe that some people, based on their learning
style, may have to work a little harder to understand some of the
lessons.
The Positives:
All Inclusive: This is a turnkey bass guitar lesson program.
Everything needed to go from rank beginner to creating interesting
bass lines for many different styles of music is included.
Beyond The Basics: This course is jam packed with tons of small but
essential tips from learning to buy a bass to tuning it. You are not
just told what to do but also given lots of detailed tips for learning
to execute each lesson well.
Excellent After Purchase Support: Nothing is as frustrating as
stalling out in the course because there is no way ask questions or
request clarification. Bass Guitar Secrets has 5 avenues of support,
(see the support section below for details).
Fun: Playing along side the very real (though recorded), Jambox band
is the most fun and satisfying part of this course. The quality of the
production and selection of the music both combine to give as much
realism as possible while still remaining in the safe atmosphere of
your own bedroom.
Computer Compatibility: Both Macintosh and Window PCs are supported.
The Price:
Option 1: $97 USD (as of this writing ), This version of Bass Guitar
Secrets includes a convenient printed version of all the manuals. The
software and audio files are provided on CD. The printed manuals come
in handy if you wish to have quick access to some of the lessons with
out having to boot up your computer. This version is a plus if you do
not especially like to read from a computer screen.
Option 2: $59.95 USD This version saves you over $37 by not giving you
a printed version of the eBook instruction manuals. All of the items
mentioned above ,including the manuals, arrive at your house on CD.
Option 3: $49.95 USD This is the instantly downloadable version. All
of the files for the written manuals, software and audio are sent
instantly via the internet upon receipt of payment by most major
credit cards, eCheck or PayPal. The surprising part about this low
cost option is that nothing is left out. Absolutely all of the
manuals, the audio files, jam tracks, bass tuner, etc. that are part
of the $97 version are included.
The Cost Analysis:
Bass Guitar Secrets vs. a Local Instructor Bass Guitar Secrets by Alex
Sampson contains the equivalent of 6 months to one years worth of
guitar lessons if you were to space them out as if you were taking
lessons from a local guitar instructor. A local instructor typically
will charge anywhere from $20 to $50 per weekly lesson. Your minimum
cost, (not including materials), at only $20 per lesson for 6 months
would be at least $520.
The choice comes down to: Bass Guitar Secrets at $49.95 to $97 or a
local instructor at $520 to $1040.
Guarantee: One full year.
Support: A free dedicated internet Support Site, A blog that allows
you to interact with experienced bassists, Free Membership to the BGS
1-on-1 personal coaching program, Free Lifetime Updates for the two
main instructional manuals, Two Free Video Tutorials for downloading
and setting up Bass Guitar Secrets program.
The Bottom Line:
At first I was not expecting to like Bass Guitar Secrets because it
does not include video in the lessons but, slowly I was won over. The
lesson content and quality are definitely on the mark. Alex Sampson is
a serious bassist that also has a flair for teaching and it shows in
the details of his course.
The quality of the 400 plus audio examples and play along jam tracks
are top notch which lends an essential degree of realism to the
learning experience, (not to mention a great deal of fun as well).
I am pleased with the overall reasonable price but, I am especially
impressed that even the lowest cost, instant download version ($49.95)
of Bass Guitar Secrets includes everything and I mean everything that
the more expensive printed version offers.
The bottom line is that Bass Guitar Secrets gets the job done at an
excellent price. It has clearly earned my recommendation. The rest is
now up to you.
A Complete Learning Method: http://guitarjamor.blogspot.com/#
Dominick Harvey
Dec 15, 2009, 7:21:05 PM12/15/09
to
0 new messages