LEARN TO PLAY BASS
Start grooving to the classic rock you grew up loving.
Join 150,000 others who’ve learned to play bass from me — and start making music today.
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YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING...
A: Absolutely not — and I don’t even know how old you are! Many of my students are in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and even 80s. You’re never too old to groove, and I make it fun and easy for you to start playing.
A: We usually start with classic rock and blues — because they’re fun, simple, and timeless — but you can use what you learn to play any music that gets you grooving.
A: Not at all! Whether you’ve never played an instrument or already know a few things, everyone begins with my Growth Track — a 5-stage series of lessons designed to figure out exactly where you are (from total newbie to total badass). From there, you’ll follow clear action steps and go for real progress. I’ll take you as far as you want to go.
Hi, I’m Jon Liebman.
I grew up listening to classic rock and blues/rock from the ’60s and ’70s, and I’ve been fortunate to enjoy a successful career as a professional bass player — performing everywhere from bullrings in Guatemala to the spectacular Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and nearly every kind of venue in between.
Along the way, I’ve worked with artists like The 5th Dimension, José Feliciano, Julio Iglesias, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Platters, and so many others — musicians whose songs became the soundtrack of our lives. I’ve also played bass on countless recordings, commercials, and film scores, as well as projects for Ford, GM, and the NBA.
I’ve made it my mission to share what I’ve learned with others who love this music as much as I do — helping them experience the joy of making music, not just listening to it.
Through my ten best-selling Hal Leonard bass books and online lessons, I’ve guided more than 150,000 people through life-changing transformations — reconnecting them with the music they’ve loved for so many years.
Now, instead of just listening, they’re living the music — playing it, feeling it, and rediscovering a part of themselves they thought was gone.
If that sounds like something you’ve been missing, I’d love to help you get there.
Start by joining the Bottom Line Club — my bass-learning community at For Bass Players Only — and experience what it’s like to play the music that means so much to you.
Let’s play bass!
Jon Liebman
Founder / 1st Bassman
Notehead Academy