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