Electric Bass Lessons

At VMS You Can...
- Start as a beginner or brush up on previous skills
- Learn a variety of styles including rock, blues, jazz
- Play in VMS bands and combos
- Start lessons any time of year, when you are ready
- Study at your own pace with expert instructors
- Schedule your lesson online
The VMS Electric Bass Lesson Advantage
Electric Bass Lessons at VMS focus on all aspects needed to become a legendary player! Attention is placed on solid playing technique, finger agility, musicianship, stylizing and more. Learn to read and write tab and how to care for your instrument.
Exploration can help develop a wider perspective and better musicianship. Try different instruments or play in one of our bands or combos. Our teachers work together as a team and will collectively advise you on your discovery path. At VMS we don’t just teach lessons, we offer every student the opportunity to explore.
VMS electric bass instructors are highly skilled players with music degrees and extensive professional performance, touring, and recording experience. A well-rounded, highly trained, and experienced teacher can provide a much deeper understanding of each students’ needs and concerns. All are devoted to the progress of their students. Lessons are customized to fit the interest and learning style of each student.
VMS students and parents may log in to the VMS student portal to track assignments and teacher notes for every lesson. Additionally, younger students may opt to enroll in the VMS Juniors Program. It’s a proven curriculum designed to inspire students to practice more while enhancing their love for music. Using check up tests with leveled prizes, it’s effective, free, and available through any teacher for any lesson.
Take what you learn in your lessons and expand! Perform in a showcase, record in our state-of-the-art studio, or play in a band or combo – All at VMS! Extend your learning in various ways as you grow into the player you have envisioned. No other studio can offer all these valuable experiences for students under one roof!.
Every 6-8 weeks, every student has the option to perform in front of an audience. All students are welcome, and participation is encouraged but always optional.
A wide variety of producers, organizations, event organizers look to us to find talent. Through VMS, find out about auditions, performances, and contests for local, regional, or national events.

Check out
What Our Electric Bass Students Are Doing...
Improvising and playing by ear
Reading music
Writing tab
Playing and singing in bands
Performing and recording
Having a blast!

All under one roof
Your talent development community...
“From Lesson to Launch and Everything in Between.” We provide growth opportunities for beginners through professionals. Private lessons are customized to fit diverse interests and learning styles. New classes and mentored recording projects are offered year-round to help you create something extraordinary! Our VMS Community wants to help you discover and develop your talents to let your authentic self shine. We can’t wait to meet you!
What our Have To Say...



FAQ for Bass Lessons
Lessons are always available online, but for in-person lessons, for now, all teachers and students wear masks and maintain 6 ft or more distances. Lesson rooms have plexiglass dividers and air filters. In addition, the COVID-certified iWave air scrubber is installed in our central air systems throughout the building.
It is advisable to come to your first lesson with your instrument, but if you do not have one yet, let us know when you sign up so your teacher will prepare to let you use one and will advise you about purchasing the right bass for you and your lessons.
All lessons are offered with extreme flexibility to suit various scheduling needs. Click here for VMS Lesson Pricing options.
For the 12 and under crowd, check out the
all-new VMS Juniors program!

All lessons are available online or in-person at our 9,000 sq. foot facility in Columbus, Ohio. We observe all Covid-19 safety guidelines and have installed the pure air iWave filter into our central heating and cooling systems. All are required to wear masks in the building.
Ready To Play?
- FIRST - Choose Your Lesson Package
- THEN - Schedule Your Lessons Online
- OR -Call Us, We Will Do It All For You!
Lesson Packages
BOGO Bonus Intro
If you have never been a VMS Student, sample a couple of lessons with the BOGO (Buy One Get One free) Bonus Intro - For first-time students only. 2 lessons for the price of one. Try 2 lessons, or 2 teachers, or 2 instruments, or share with another first-time student! But if you know you are ready to start, skip this BOGO Intro and choose one of the below packages!
Single Lessons
Schedule what you need, when you need it. These are great if you are looking for a quick brush-up on skills or if you seek feedback from an instructor. Advance purchase is required. Single lessons are $35 and are available for all lesson types and from all teachers.
Lesson Memberships
Work with the same teacher using the same time slot every week. Start when you are ready and stop at the end of any month, no contracts. This is VMS teacher-recommended as the best choice to ensure steady progress (save 10%)
Explorer Packages
For extreme flexibility, purchase lessons in advance, and sign up only for time slots that fit YOUR schedule. Switch days, instruments, or teachers. You can even skip weeks and share these packages between immediate family members (save 5% - 10%)