Your Sound Is Your Signature

For a limited time, you can Choose What You Pay on Christian McBride's NEW bass course: Buy for $129

Get ready to walk with Christian!

Ready to develop your own signature bass style?

Gain a unique perspective on being a bassist from undisputed bass heavyweight champion of the world - Christian McBride! Wherever you are on your own musical developmental path, Christian can help you take that next step.

Through meticulous demonstration and honest discussion he lays out not only the how, but the “why” of his personal musical choices. Why does he play the basslines, solos, and compose the way he does? How does he think about interacting with drummers? And more.

Listen

Sit and listen with Christian as he points out what to (and what not to) emulate in your playing.

Lock in

Joined by legendary drummer Carl Allen, Christian shows how to lock in any groove.

It's electric

Christian breaks down how to get the job done right on the electric.

"Christian is an amazing teacher! Full of knowledge and experience with such an inspiring sound, watching his lessons has made me pick up my bass right after and hit the shed!"

Brock M. (Canada)

"Nothing less than spectacular! The transcriptions and the notes Christian plays are amazing! Lots of wisdom to keep the wheel turning... Money well spent!"

Kurt M. (USA)

After completing this course...

You'll be able to

  • Have a better perspective on how both hands affect your sound
  • Really learn a tune and be able to put it in any key
  • Hear chords more deeply, and know the theory that goes with them
  • Solo better with the bow
  • Understand Christian’s concept on the electric bass
  • Play many different feels and time signatures
  • Hook up better with drummers
  • Play faster
  • Listen deeply to music the way Christian does
  • Have a better understanding on how to be a world-class working musician


You'll also get:

  • Guided Practice Sessions showing you exactly how to practice the concepts that Christian teaches
  • PDF transcriptions of EVERY note Christian plays
  • Audio downloads of EVERY lesson and Guided Practice Session™

Workbook included

Downloadable 144-page workbook is included in the course.

  • all lead sheets
  • additional transcription
  • GPS Worksheets
  • suggested listenings
  • and more

Living Notation

Our exclusive  Living Notation allows you to follow Christian’s playing and demonstrations in real time with moving, interactive notation.

Extensive transcriptions are included, along with ability to change speed, a/b loop, and more as you practice along with Christian
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Meet your teacher

Christian McBride is a six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist/composer. Aside from various stints with Sting, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Roy Haynes, and others, McBride has been artist-in-residence and artistic director with organizations such as Jazz Aspen, Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Jazz Museum in Harlem, Jazz House Kids, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Newark, the Montclair Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

This is Christian's second course on Open Studio, following the acclaimed 
Fundamentals of Jazz Bass and Beyond.

See Christian's official website for tour dates and more.

Guided Practice Sessions™

Included in this course, Open Studio bass guru Bob DeBoo leads you through the course with Guided Practice Sessions.

Let Bob walk you through exactly what to practice, and how, so you can get the most out of the course material in 10 efficient and fun sessions.

Choose what you pay

Our primary mission is to help our global community of students play jazz better.

With Christian McBride's Your Sound Is Your Signature you'll have the lessons, community, and platform to continue developing your craft, from the comfort and safety of your home.