Bass lessons · Spokane & online

Bass lessons in Spokane: learn to hold down the groove

Kevin Wakefield teaches bass guitar lessons in the Spokane area, in person in Colbert and online. Bass students learn groove, timing, reading and the theory behind bass lines, so they can lock in with a drummer and play confidently in a band or worship team.

Who bass lessons are for

New bassists, guitarists switching to bass, and band or worship players who want tighter time and better lines.

What you’ll learn

  • Locking in with the drummer and feeling the pocket
  • Root, fifth and approach-note bass lines
  • Reading charts and building lines from chord symbols
  • Muting, tone and technique
  • Styles from rock and funk to worship and pop
In personColbert studio, north Spokane
OnlineLive, interactive video
Ages 6+1st grade–high school
Kevin Wakefield with his band, Alive and Kicking

The most important player in the band

Bass is where harmony and rhythm meet. Kevin has played in, led and produced many ensembles, and he teaches bassists to hear the whole band: what the drummer is doing, where the chords are going, and how to make everyone sound better.

Bass lesson FAQ

Questions about bass lessons

Still wondering about something? Call or text Kevin at 509-850-2068.

Is bass easier than guitar for beginners?

Bass has fewer notes at a time, which helps beginners, but great bass playing takes real timing and feel. Kevin teaches both from the first lesson.

Where are Kevin Wakefield’s music lessons held?

In-person lessons are held at Kevin’s studio at 61 W. Ballard Rd., Colbert, WA 99005, in north Spokane County. Online lessons are live and interactive over video.

How much do music lessons with Kevin Wakefield cost?

Kevin will explain current rates, lesson length and the weekly schedule during your introductory conversation, before you commit. Request a meeting or call 509-850-2068 to ask about the options for your student.

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an introduction comes first ✦

Space is limited. Every family starts with an introductory meeting to talk about goals, timing and a good fit with the studio community. If a lesson spot is not available, Kevin can discuss the waitlist.

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