DVD

A solid foundation for bass! Described as the new spiritual warrior for the funk by legendary bass pioneer Bootsy Collins, Freekbass teaches you how to lay down the funk, step-by-step! You start at the beginning by learning how to properly hold and tune your bass, left- and right-hand techniques and the G major scale. You quickly graduate to key funk elements like slap and pop, thump, pluck, groove and timing. Learn octaves and how to put major and minor triads into full progressions. Funk is a core style and the techniques are used in many genres of music. This program is a must for all aspiring bass players! Features include: iPod-ready video, follow-along tab book, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

This program featuring Freekbass - today's top premier funk bassist - encourages you to take your playing to the next level and develop your own creativity. Learn to fuse funk and blues scales, hammer-on grooves and funky right hand variations. Develop key funk elements like the Dorian thump mute groove, double thump, ghost-note percussive technique and multiple position scales spanning the entire neck. Funk techjniques can be heard in many different styles of music across all genres. Every bass player needs this program! Features include: follow-along tab book, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

Master instructor Albert Margolis guides you step-by-step through the basic techniques you need to play blues and rock keyboards, to get you started playing today! Designed for the beginner, you will learn the roots of rock and blues, with basic chords, scales and rhythms. A set of backing tracks will give you the chance to try the ideas and techniques along with the energy and excitement of a backing band. Features include free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

This DVD is a great way to take your keyboard playing to the next level! It starts with chords and chord voicing including major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th. You'll learn how to make song rhythms and entire progressions. Essential scales like pentatonic, blues, major and relative minor are also covered. Develop techniques for creating parts for a song that will enhance the overall sound. The program also includes advanced warm ups and organ/synth riffs in all styles of music. Features include free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

This program is designed for someone with little or no experience. It begins at the roots of rock with an easy-to-follow look at basic rock chords, scales, fingerpicking and strum patterns. Learn key components of acoustic guitar, the basics of blues and the foundation of rock. By the end of this program you'll be playing complete rhythms and songs! Features: iPod-ready video, follow-along tab book, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. Languages: English, Spanish. 1 hour

Complete acoustc essentials! We begin with acoustic techniques like strumming, fingerpicking, acoustic slapping and soloing. The instructor introduces you to the world of songwriting by showing you how to put chords together to form progressions. By the end of the program, you'll be ready to play and perform like a pro! Features: iPod-ready video, follow-along tab book, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

This program, designed by renowned bassist Chris McCarvill, is for someone with little or no experience. The one-on-one lessons explore the parts of the bass, proper hand positioning and tuning. Essential techniques such as scales, octaves, alternating and muting are also covered. Learn the key elements of rock and blues, timing and how to hold the beat with ease. Play the complete bass progressions with the drum and guitar backing tracks to feel the excitement and energy of playing in your own band! Features include follow-along tab book, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

This program designed by renowned bassist Chris McCarvill builds on the techniques learned in the beginner DVD. Chris challenges you with slap and pop, arpeggios, advanced scales and finger rudiments. Learn two-position pentatonic scales, all the intervals, walking bass lines and how to improvise within the progression and much more! You will apply the lessons by playing them over the drum and guitar backing tracks which will help prepare you to play in your own band. Throughout Chris will encourage you to develop your own style and creativity. Features include: follow-along tab book, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

Designed for someone with little or no experience, this beginner drum program with world-renowned instructor Mark Manzcuk begins by teaching you parts of the drums, correct posture, proper stick grip and coordination exercises. Have fun learning to keep time, count beats and understanding rhythm. You will build grooves, place fills and play along with the guitar and bass backing tracks so you can feel what it's like to drive the band! Features include: iPod-ready video, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

This program, featuring world renowned guitarist John McCarthy, builds on the intermediate program and is designed to propel you to the next level. John challenges you with advanced riffs, tricks, scales, pivoting and sweep arpeggios that help open your mind and expand your guitar vocabulary. Learn Mozart sonatas for rock guitar, rhythms, five-position lead patterns and much more. John reveals his personal workout routine that will make your fingers scream. If you're ready to develop your own style, this program will take you there. Features: iPod-ready video, follow-along tab book, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. Languages: English, Spanish. 1 hour, 4 minutes