Matt Rybicki

1131: 8 Weeks to the Jam Session – First Notes to Walking Like a Pro with Matt Rybicki

Matt Rybicki is a jazz bassist, author, and educator who helps bassists of all levels master jazz bass. Through his online courses and YouTube channel, Matt makes jazz bass education accessible to students worldwide.

His new course, 8 Weeks to the Jam Session: First Notes to Walking Like a Pro, takes beginners from their first notes to confidently walking bass lines at jam sessions.

Check out the new course here and explore Matt’s past podcast appearances.

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1067: Jazz Bass 101 with Matt Rybicki

In this episode, the conversation explores the development and launch of Matt Rybicki‘s new online jazz bass course, JAZZ BASS 101, which aims to deepen participants’ understanding of fundamental jazz concepts through innovative teaching methods. Rybicki shares the inspiration behind the course, stemming from his 26 years in New York City and his experience in the Juilliard Jazz program. He discusses the inclusion of master bass player transcriptions, original compositions, call-and-response exercises, and play-along tracks featuring renowned musicians. The course promises a comprehensive and user-friendly experience for bassists of all levels, enabling them to master essential jazz tunes and structures.

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1036: Matt Rybicki on learning jazz bass

Matt Rybicki has performed with renowned artists like Wynton Marsalis and played at esteemed venues from The Village Vanguard to international concert halls. He balances an active performance schedule with his roles as a faculty member at The Juilliard School and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Matt recently started a YouTube Channel titled Learn Jazz Bass with Matt Rybicki, which digs into all kinds of insights into jazz bass for players of all levels.

We talk about the inspiration for starting this channel, what it has been like making weekly videos, and much more. Enjoy!

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