# Russ Rodgers Bass Guitar Instruction

> Live one-on-one online bass guitar lessons via Zoom, taught by Russ Rodgers — a professional bassist and educator with over 40 years of performance and teaching experience. Lessons are personalized to the student's goals and skill level, and are open to bass players worldwide (all you need is a computer with high-speed internet).

## About

- **Instructor**: Russ Rodgers (40+ years professional bass performance and instruction)
- **Lesson format**: Live one-on-one via Zoom
- **Availability**: 1-hour or 2-hour sessions, weekly / biweekly / floater scheduling
- **Location**: Online only at the moment (in-person instruction temporarily unavailable due to relocation)
- **Contact**: russrodgers@gmail.com or (404) 386-0983

## Pricing

- **Hourly rate**: $55.00 USD per hour
- **4-hour pack**: $200.00 USD ($50.00/hour, billed in advance)
- **Payment methods**: Cash, check, PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle
- **Refund policy**: No refunds, but any lesson can be made up within 4 weeks of the original schedule
- Full details: [Pricing and Scheduling](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/bass-lessons/pricing-and-scheduling)
- Machine-readable pricing: [/pricing.md](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/pricing.md)

## Key pages

- [Home](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/) — overview and introduction
- [Live Online Bass Lessons](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/bass-lessons/online-bass-lessons) — lesson format, FAQ, how to get started
- [Pricing and Scheduling](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/bass-lessons/pricing-and-scheduling) — rates, payment methods, scheduling options
- [What I Teach](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/bass-lessons/what-i-teach) — method: styles, arpeggios, scales, ear development, reading, technique
- [Zoom Setup](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/bass-lessons/zoom-setup) — USB mixer and audio equipment guide for students
- [Apps for Lessons](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/bass-lessons/apps-for-lessons) — recommended practice tools
- [Testimonials](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/bass-lessons/testimonials) — student feedback and video testimonials
- [Lesson Policies](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/bass-lessons/lesson-policies) — policies and expectations
- [Bio](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/about/bio) — Russ's background as an instructor
- [Resume](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/about/resume) — performance and teaching history
- [Credits](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/about/credits) — local and national performance credits
- [Gear](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/about/gear) — Russ's basses, amp, speakers, pedal boards, and cables
- [X-Ploration Jazz](https://www.russrodgersbassguitar.com/x-ploration-jazz) — corporate jazz entertainment service

## Topics covered in lessons

Arpeggios, scales, ear training, rhythmic feels, groove construction, walking bass, reading standard notation, music theory for bassists, styles (jazz, funk, rock, blues, Latin, R&B, gospel), improvisation, preparing for performance, playing with other musicians, and equipment setup.

## Audience

Intended for prospective and current bass guitar students searching for online lessons — any age, any skill level, anywhere in the world. Lessons are 100% personalized based on the student's interests and goals.