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Frequently Asked Questions

The online and USB lessons are taught through videos that we spent a lot of time putting together with different views to give over the material very effectively. They teach with the method that we’ve been using for many years and have had many students see success with. Online/USB lessons give you the flexibility of taking the lessons at a time that’s good for you and remains available to review while your membership is current. We also include PDFs in each lesson that show the current song. We do not use notes – we use our own music sheets that are designed to help the student learn how to play by ear.

Complete the student information form https://basslinepro.com/home-template/usb-signup/.

After purchase, USBs can be picked up for local students in Lakewood or shipped out if you are not located in Lakewood.

The lessons are virtual – taught through clear, easy to follow videos, as well as homework sheets that can be downloaded and printed. We teach using a method that we’ve been using for many years with proven success. Our lessons allow for flexibility to go back and review previously completed lessons, as long as you are a member.

The lesson duration varies. Sometimes, it can be just a few short minutes. However, some information takes more time to explain. Some lessons are 10-20 minutes (or more!). We focus on giving over specific material in each lesson rather than the duration of the lesson videos. The most important thing is the amount of time the student spends practicing over the week. That is where the real growth occurs!

Unfortunately not – due to security and ease of sharing, the videos are strictly not downloadable. In general, the weekly videos are not that long. It may be an option for an adult to sit in the area while the student watches the lesson and prints the pdfs. After that point the student can practice for the rest of the week on their own without being connected. We also have a USB option that does not require any internet connection.

You have access to your video lessons only as long as you are a member. It is recommended to print out all your material and keep it organized in a binder. This you would keep forever (as you would with in person music lessons). We offer a freeze plan option which gives you access to all your previously purchased lessons for a low fee of $10/ month.

Yes. Registration is per student, but we offer 2 levels of discounts for multiple family members who are signed up for the same instrument simultaneously:
— 20% off 2nd member
— 30% off 3rd and on
If siblings are on different priced memberships, the larger discount gets applied to the lower priced membership.

Usually for younger children we recommend standard and for anyone ages 11 and older, we recommend the fast-track. But this is absolutely not set in stone. It depends on each student, their schedule, and your budget. Keep in mind that you can always switch to a faster or slower track down the line if you feel you need a change of pace. Simply contact us and we will set that up for you.

Yes, there are few options:
You can slow it down to 1 lesson per week if you are on the fast-track.
You can switch to a freeze plan for $10/ month which gives access to all past lessons without giving any new ones to give you time to catch up.
We can customize a bi-weekly lesson schedule – the price per lesson will go up by $1
You can cancel the plan, and lesson access will be restricted until your plan is restarted. You can restart your plan where you left off whenever you are ready. There is a reactivation fee of $4.95 when resuming. It’s a good idea to take note of which lesson you are up to as well as print out all the material before cancelling.

We offer the option to pause lessons at no charge for sefira, the 3 weeks, or summer camp, as long as you reach out in advance and let us know the dates that you are pausing your lessons and specify the date that you will be resuming. Lesson access will be restricted temporarily and we will automatically restart your subscription plan on the specified date.

Our method of teaching is by ear. This means that we are not teaching notes which are those round circles with lines in them. We use our own papers which have the A-B-C letters on them. They are clear, easy to learn, and sound professional if followed. The idea is for students to use these papers as a guide to learn the song which in turn trains their ear to get used to chord patterns and how different types of songs work. This is what we call playing by ear. What’s nice about it is that it isn’t tedious like learning notes, which is similar to learning a new language. It teaches how to use the keyboard – and quickly.

Generally, if you have a decent keyboard (even if it’s not Yamaha), we advise you to stick with it to start – you can always upgrade later. If your keyboard costs under $100 that’s when you should be looking to purchase the proper keyboard so that you can be sure you have all the needed features that are taught during the lessons.

Hal Leonard ABC Keyboard stickers (available on amazon and other stores) 

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1294450-REG/hal_leonard_abc_pack_abc_keyboard_stickers.html
1 or 2 inch loose-leaf
Sheet protectors

The program is geared towards keyboard – to use the beats and features of the keyboard. There is some overlap between keyboard and piano. Having said that, the first 10 lessons can be done on the piano if you want to try it that way first.

Our method is teaching chords and songs. This gets our students playing a song literally from the very first lesson. Along with every lesson, we provide sheets which have songs written out in a way that is clear, easy to learn and will sound professional if followed. We do not teach conventional music notes (called the “staff” with symbols, circles and lines) which take much longer to learn. The idea is for students to use these sheets as a guide to learn the song, which in turn trains their ear to get used to chord patterns and how different types of songs work. This makes the learning process quick and user friendly, unlike the more difficult and time-consuming study of mastering the reading of music notes. By following this method, our students are able to play full songs in a very short time. Students who are more musical may actually start figuring out songs on their own!
Yes! (See below how you can tell if your guitar is working well enough to use for the lessons.)
First of all, if you suspect that your guitar has problems, bring it to a music store to have it looked over. Learning on a bad guitar can be impossible and may make you give up! Generally, if you have a working guitar, there is no need to get another one. However, here are some basic musts for your guitar: 1: It must have all 6 strings on it. (NOTE: Strings are easily replaced. You do not need a new guitar just because strings are frayed or snapped. A music store can replace them for you. 2: The knobs at the end of the guitar which turn to make the strings tighter and looser (called tuning machines) must work (these are also easily repaired/replaced at a music store if need be. But if they charge too much to fix it, you might as well get the guitar I told you about above).
The Lesson duration varies. Sometimes, it can be just a few short minutes. However, some information takes more time to explain and to describe how to do. Some lessons are 10-20 minutes (or more!). We’re really focused on giving over specific material in each lesson rather than the duration of the lesson. The most important thing is the amount of time the student spends practicing over the week. That is where the real growth occurs!
There are different opinions about this. In general, we recommend simply using a righty guitar and doing everything as a righty would.
Lead (also known as “melody”) is the actual tune of the song (as opposed to the background sounds or chords). For example, we sing the “lead/melody” of Shabbos Z’miros. A singer who performs is also singing the lead/melody of the song.
The first 50 lessons focused on chords, techniques, fingerpicking, strums, and many tricks and tips for guitar playing in general. What was NOT taught in the first 50 lessons is called “lead” (also known as “melody”). Many instruments ONLY play lead (like flute, violin, saxophone, trumpet etc.). Guitar can play both chords and lead.
Both! Lessons 1 – 81 are equally applicable to acoustic or electric guitar. Lesson 82 – 100 are geared more toward electric but can certainly still be played on acoustic. Some of the techniques taught are easier on electric than acoustic
Soloing is similar to lead, but you don’t have to follow the exact song when you are soloing. You can improvise and make up your own tune as you go. Many great soloing techniques are covered in these lessons including 3 lessons focused on making your own solos.
Yes and no. They look different but they really are the same instruments. Acoustic guitar is big and hollow and it has a sound hole which gives out a lot of beautiful, natural sound. Electric guitar gets plugged in and amplified. This allows you to alter the sound with certain effects (either on certain amplifiers or with special pedals). That is why the electric guitar can make so many different sounds. Electric guitar strings are also easier to push and bend because the strings are usually quite a bit thinner.
All of the lessons can be played on acoustic, but lessons 82 and on are geared more toward electric (especially 92 – 100).
All 100 lessons are for you! Not only 51 – 100! Lessons 1 – 50 are geared more toward acoustic, but everything there is valuable for the electric player as well!
All of these lessons have great value for every guitar player! That said, the later lessons (82 and on) have some parts that are more geared toward electric guitar and may interest you less……. It’s your call how far you want to go.
No! We teach with a user-friendly method called TABS which you can learn to read in one lesson. It is the quickest and easiest way for guitar players to learn songs.
Yes! Major, minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic scales are covered in these lessons.
Yes! We provide a guide to figuring how to play the major, minor, and harmonic minor scales in any key.
Every lesson teaches you a new skill and or scale and gives you a song to play so you can implement the new skills and or scales. Many helpful tricks, tips and techniques are included along the way to help you up your game.

Our method of teaching is multi-faceted. We teach by example, showing the beat that we are learning in a clear way, and counting as we play the beat slowly. Some students will pick it up from watching. We also provide PDFs of everything we are learning, written out in real music notes – but have no fear, drum notes are not as complicated as other instruments notes. In addition, we add numbering and cues to indicate which hand is playing which note. Many of our students find this organized form of learning highly beneficial.

The lessons are approximately 10 – 15 minutes long. The lessons are divided up in a way so that the student can absorb each topic. Sometimes a lesson has something complex that needs more practice by the student so we limited the material in the lesson. Other times there are concepts that work well to be learned at the same time so we put more content into the lesson. It’s the practice between lessons where real progress is made.

Technically you can do 80% of the lessons on the pad but at some point, the interest is hard to maintain when you can’t really experience the real drumming.

Both! It’s your choice – either one is fine! The lessons can be learned on acoustic or electric drums. Your choice. In the lesson I am actually using an acoustic drum set but there is almost no difference and you can learn on either one.

Acoustic drums are louder than electric drums and you can’t control the volume – it’s all about how hard you hit the drums. They’re loud, you need a basement and a desire to hear drumming in other rooms of the house – we don’t mind it in our house. Electric drums project their sound through headphones or a speaker. You can control the volume. So, you can hit the drums as hard as you want but the volume is controlled by the volume control. You will hear the tapping on the rubber pad but that’s about it. They have a similar feel to regular drums and you can learn to play drums perfectly well on electric drums.

Our method of teaching the violin focuses on making the learning experience fun and approachable from the start. We begin by getting comfortable with the violin, learning how to hold it properly, and produce sound. Since the violin requires some practice to sound its best, we take it step by step to build confidence and technique. As you get more comfortable, we introduce exercises and songs that help develop the skills needed to play. In the beginning, we focus on playing by ear, without sheet music, so you can really feel the flow of the instrument. Once you’re ready, we introduce simple sheet music, which is a key skill for violinists, as it helps communicate the melody of a song. Plus, learning to read music enables you to learn melodies quickly and easily in the future!

Every student progresses at their own pace, but the most important factor in learning is consistent practice. Our goal is to help students play their first song as soon as possible. In just a small amount of lessons, students will begin mastering real songs!

When the violin is held correctly, it should never cause discomfort. It should feel natural and comfortable. In the beginning, learning the violin can feel a bit unfamiliar, but with time and practice, you will develop muscle memory, where the hands and arms start to instinctively know what to do. This takes regular practice, so it’s important to play each day to build confidence and ease.
While electric violins and acoustic violins are quite different in appearance and sound production, they are played in the same way. Electric violins are solid-bodied and need to be plugged into an amplifier to make sound, whereas acoustic violins resonate naturally because of their hollow body. This makes electric violins a popular choice for performances on loud stages, but they are not necessarily easier or harder to learn. I recommend starting with an acoustic violin because it allows beginners to hear and feel the difference when they play correctly or make a mistake, which helps build strong foundational skills. Many violinists enjoy using both acoustic and electric violins later on!
The terms “violin” and “fiddle” actually refer to the same instrument. “Violin” is the official name, but some cultures use the term “fiddle” in certain music styles, especially in genres like Bluegrass or Country music. The only real difference is in the style of music played; the instrument itself is the same, no matter what it’s called!
While left-handed violins do exist, in nearly every case a student will use a standard violin and hold the violin in the left hand and the bow in the right. The student is learning to use their hands for something entirely new, so it will not make it easier to switch the violin into the left hand, even if they are a lefty. Both left and right-handed students hold the same violin in the same way.

GENERAL FAQ

The online and USB lessons are taught through videos that we spent a lot of time putting together with different views to give over the material very effectively. They teach with the method that we’ve been using for many years and have had many students see success with. Online/USB lessons give you the flexibility of taking the lessons at a time that’s good for you and remains available to review while your membership is current. We also include PDFs in each lesson that show the current song. We do not use notes – we use our own music sheets that are designed to help the student learn how to play by ear.

Complete the student information form https://basslinepro.com/home-template/usb-signup/.

After purchase, USBs can be picked up for local students in Lakewood or shipped out if you are not located in Lakewood.

The lessons are virtual – taught through clear, easy to follow videos, as well as homework sheets that can be downloaded and printed. We teach using a method that we’ve been using for many years with proven success. Our lessons allow for flexibility to go back and review previously completed lessons, as long as you are a member.

The lesson duration varies. Sometimes, it can be just a few short minutes. However, some information takes more time to explain. Some lessons are 10-20 minutes (or more!). We focus on giving over specific material in each lesson rather than the duration of the lesson videos. The most important thing is the amount of time the student spends practicing over the week. That is where the real growth occurs!

Unfortunately not – due to security and ease of sharing, the videos are strictly not downloadable. In general, the weekly videos are not that long. It may be an option for an adult to sit in the area while the student watches the lesson and prints the pdfs. After that point the student can practice for the rest of the week on their own without being connected. We also have a USB option that does not require any internet connection.

You have access to your video lessons only as long as you are a member. It is recommended to print out all your material and keep it organized in a binder. This you would keep forever (as you would with in person music lessons). We offer a freeze plan option which gives you access to all your previously purchased lessons for a low fee of $10/ month.

Yes. Registration is per student, but we offer 2 levels of discounts for multiple family members who are signed up for the same instrument simultaneously:
— 20% off 2nd member
— 30% off 3rd and on
If siblings are on different priced memberships, the larger discount gets applied to the lower priced membership.

Usually for younger children we recommend standard and for anyone ages 11 and older, we recommend the fast-track. But this is absolutely not set in stone. It depends on each student, their schedule, and your budget. Keep in mind that you can always switch to a faster or slower track down the line if you feel you need a change of pace. Simply contact us and we will set that up for you.

Yes, there are few options:
You can slow it down to 1 lesson per week if you are on the fast-track.
You can switch to a freeze plan for $10/ month which gives access to all past lessons without giving any new ones to give you time to catch up.
We can customize a bi-weekly lesson schedule – the price per lesson will go up by $1
You can cancel the plan, and lesson access will be restricted until your plan is restarted. You can restart your plan where you left off whenever you are ready. There is a reactivation fee of $4.95 when resuming. It’s a good idea to take note of which lesson you are up to as well as print out all the material before cancelling.

We offer the option to pause lessons at no charge for sefira, the 3 weeks, or summer camp, as long as you reach out in advance and let us know the dates that you are pausing your lessons and specify the date that you will be resuming. Lesson access will be restricted temporarily and we will automatically restart your subscription plan on the specified date.

KEYBOARD LESSONS BY SHMUEL BASSMAN FAQ

Our method of teaching is by ear. This means that we are not teaching notes which are those round circles with lines in them. We use our own papers which have the A-B-C letters on them. They are clear, easy to learn, and sound professional if followed. The idea is for students to use these papers as a guide to learn the song which in turn trains their ear to get used to chord patterns and how different types of songs work. This is what we call playing by ear. What’s nice about it is that it isn’t tedious like learning notes, which is similar to learning a new language. It teaches how to use the keyboard – and quickly.

Generally, if you have a decent keyboard (even if it’s not Yamaha), we advise you to stick with it to start – you can always upgrade later. If your keyboard costs under $100 that’s when you should be looking to purchase the proper keyboard so that you can be sure you have all the needed features that are taught during the lessons.

Hal Leonard ABC Keyboard stickers (available on amazon and other stores) 

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1294450-REG/hal_leonard_abc_pack_abc_keyboard_stickers.html
1 or 2 inch loose-leaf
Sheet protectors

The program is geared towards keyboard – to use the beats and features of the keyboard. There is some overlap between keyboard and piano. Having said that, the first 10 lessons can be done on the piano if you want to try it that way first.

GUITAR BY YISROEL MEIR ROWNER FAQ

Our method is teaching chords and songs. This gets our students playing a song literally from the very first lesson. Along with every lesson, we provide sheets which have songs written out in a way that is clear, easy to learn and will sound professional if followed. We do not teach conventional music notes (called the “staff” with symbols, circles and lines) which take much longer to learn. The idea is for students to use these sheets as a guide to learn the song, which in turn trains their ear to get used to chord patterns and how different types of songs work. This makes the learning process quick and user friendly, unlike the more difficult and time-consuming study of mastering the reading of music notes. By following this method, our students are able to play full songs in a very short time. Students who are more musical may actually start figuring out songs on their own!
Yes! (See below how you can tell if your guitar is working well enough to use for the lessons.)
First of all, if you suspect that your guitar has problems, bring it to a music store to have it looked over. Learning on a bad guitar can be impossible and may make you give up! Generally, if you have a working guitar, there is no need to get another one. However, here are some basic musts for your guitar: 1: It must have all 6 strings on it. (NOTE: Strings are easily replaced. You do not need a new guitar just because strings are frayed or snapped. A music store can replace them for you. 2: The knobs at the end of the guitar which turn to make the strings tighter and looser (called tuning machines) must work (these are also easily repaired/replaced at a music store if need be. But if they charge too much to fix it, you might as well get the guitar I told you about above).
The Lesson duration varies. Sometimes, it can be just a few short minutes. However, some information takes more time to explain and to describe how to do. Some lessons are 10-20 minutes (or more!). We’re really focused on giving over specific material in each lesson rather than the duration of the lesson. The most important thing is the amount of time the student spends practicing over the week. That is where the real growth occurs!
There are different opinions about this. In general, we recommend simply using a righty guitar and doing everything as a righty would.
Lead (also known as “melody”) is the actual tune of the song (as opposed to the background sounds or chords). For example, we sing the “lead/melody” of Shabbos Z’miros. A singer who performs is also singing the lead/melody of the song.
The first 50 lessons focused on chords, techniques, fingerpicking, strums, and many tricks and tips for guitar playing in general. What was NOT taught in the first 50 lessons is called “lead” (also known as “melody”). Many instruments ONLY play lead (like flute, violin, saxophone, trumpet etc.). Guitar can play both chords and lead.
Both! Lessons 1 – 81 are equally applicable to acoustic or electric guitar. Lesson 82 – 100 are geared more toward electric but can certainly still be played on acoustic. Some of the techniques taught are easier on electric than acoustic
Soloing is similar to lead, but you don’t have to follow the exact song when you are soloing. You can improvise and make up your own tune as you go. Many great soloing techniques are covered in these lessons including 3 lessons focused on making your own solos.
Yes and no. They look different but they really are the same instruments. Acoustic guitar is big and hollow and it has a sound hole which gives out a lot of beautiful, natural sound. Electric guitar gets plugged in and amplified. This allows you to alter the sound with certain effects (either on certain amplifiers or with special pedals). That is why the electric guitar can make so many different sounds. Electric guitar strings are also easier to push and bend because the strings are usually quite a bit thinner.
All of the lessons can be played on acoustic, but lessons 82 and on are geared more toward electric (especially 92 – 100).
All 100 lessons are for you! Not only 51 – 100! Lessons 1 – 50 are geared more toward acoustic, but everything there is valuable for the electric player as well!
All of these lessons have great value for every guitar player! That said, the later lessons (82 and on) have some parts that are more geared toward electric guitar and may interest you less……. It’s your call how far you want to go.
No! We teach with a user-friendly method called TABS which you can learn to read in one lesson. It is the quickest and easiest way for guitar players to learn songs.
Yes! Major, minor, harmonic minor, and pentatonic scales are covered in these lessons.
Yes! We provide a guide to figuring how to play the major, minor, and harmonic minor scales in any key.
Every lesson teaches you a new skill and or scale and gives you a song to play so you can implement the new skills and or scales. Many helpful tricks, tips and techniques are included along the way to help you up your game.

DRUM LESSONS BY URI ZUTLER FAQ

Our method of teaching is multi-faceted. We teach by example, showing the beat that we are learning in a clear way, and counting as we play the beat slowly. Some students will pick it up from watching. We also provide PDFs of everything we are learning, written out in real music notes – but have no fear, drum notes are not as complicated as other instruments notes. In addition, we add numbering and cues to indicate which hand is playing which note. Many of our students find this organized form of learning highly beneficial.

The lessons are approximately 10 – 15 minutes long. The lessons are divided up in a way so that the student can absorb each topic. Sometimes a lesson has something complex that needs more practice by the student so we limited the material in the lesson. Other times there are concepts that work well to be learned at the same time so we put more content into the lesson. It’s the practice between lessons where real progress is made.

Technically you can do 80% of the lessons on the pad but at some point, the interest is hard to maintain when you can’t really experience the real drumming.

Both! It’s your choice – either one is fine! The lessons can be learned on acoustic or electric drums. Your choice. In the lesson I am actually using an acoustic drum set but there is almost no difference and you can learn on either one.

Acoustic drums are louder than electric drums and you can’t control the volume – it’s all about how hard you hit the drums. They’re loud, you need a basement and a desire to hear drumming in other rooms of the house – we don’t mind it in our house. Electric drums project their sound through headphones or a speaker. You can control the volume. So, you can hit the drums as hard as you want but the volume is controlled by the volume control. You will hear the tapping on the rubber pad but that’s about it. They have a similar feel to regular drums and you can learn to play drums perfectly well on electric drums.

VIOLIN LESSONS BY PESACH NESTELBAUM FAQ

Our method of teaching the violin focuses on making the learning experience fun and approachable from the start. We begin by getting comfortable with the violin, learning how to hold it properly, and produce sound. Since the violin requires some practice to sound its best, we take it step by step to build confidence and technique. As you get more comfortable, we introduce exercises and songs that help develop the skills needed to play. In the beginning, we focus on playing by ear, without sheet music, so you can really feel the flow of the instrument. Once you’re ready, we introduce simple sheet music, which is a key skill for violinists, as it helps communicate the melody of a song. Plus, learning to read music enables you to learn melodies quickly and easily in the future!

Every student progresses at their own pace, but the most important factor in learning is consistent practice. Our goal is to help students play their first song as soon as possible. In just a small amount of lessons, students will begin mastering real songs!

When the violin is held correctly, it should never cause discomfort. It should feel natural and comfortable. In the beginning, learning the violin can feel a bit unfamiliar, but with time and practice, you will develop muscle memory, where the hands and arms start to instinctively know what to do. This takes regular practice, so it’s important to play each day to build confidence and ease.
While electric violins and acoustic violins are quite different in appearance and sound production, they are played in the same way. Electric violins are solid-bodied and need to be plugged into an amplifier to make sound, whereas acoustic violins resonate naturally because of their hollow body. This makes electric violins a popular choice for performances on loud stages, but they are not necessarily easier or harder to learn. I recommend starting with an acoustic violin because it allows beginners to hear and feel the difference when they play correctly or make a mistake, which helps build strong foundational skills. Many violinists enjoy using both acoustic and electric violins later on!
The terms “violin” and “fiddle” actually refer to the same instrument. “Violin” is the official name, but some cultures use the term “fiddle” in certain music styles, especially in genres like Bluegrass or Country music. The only real difference is in the style of music played; the instrument itself is the same, no matter what it’s called!
While left-handed violins do exist, in nearly every case a student will use a standard violin and hold the violin in the left hand and the bow in the right. The student is learning to use their hands for something entirely new, so it will not make it easier to switch the violin into the left hand, even if they are a lefty. Both left and right-handed students hold the same violin in the same way.

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