WELCOME TO GARY WICKS’ BASS SQUAD

A learning community for bassists of all levels and styles

5 day free trial

BASS PLAYERS:

JOIN GARY’S BASS SQUAD AND GET PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION AND ADVICE FROM WORLD-RENOWNED BASSIST GARY!

Gary's Bass Squad is a new, revolutionary social learning community for musical artists of all levels and styles who play bass.

Join the Squad and Gary will work with you individually to guide you to become the bass player you've always wanted to be.

Gary Wicks improvised Intro to "Since I Fell For You". This short clip is taken from a performance in Torrance, CA. In concert with vocalist Charmaine Clamor and her band featuring drummer Abe Lagrimas Jr and pianist Laurence Hobgood.

What do I get when I join Gary's Squad?

Personalized bass instruction

Gary will work with you personally to help you take your bass skills to a whole new level in a two-way social learning experience far more effective (and enjoyable!) than "one-size-fits-all" online courses or Zoom lessons.

Expert advice on any music-related topic

Music theory, composition and arranging, producing, playing with an ensemble, getting gigs, and even music promotion and business, nothing is off-topic. Gary will teach you what you want to know.

Squad membership

Engage with other bass players who share your musical goals from around the world in the Squad, 24/7

Try Bass Squad for 5 days for free

Join today for free, and if your bass playing hasn't improved more during your Bass Squad 5 day trial than at any other time since you started playing, cancel and pay nothing.

$150/month

no obligation, cancel anytime

Become the bassist you were destined to be.

5 day free trial

$150/month

no obligation, cancel anytime

How does the Bass Squad work?

Join

To get started, join the Squad, go to your account page, upload a photo or create your avatar, and add a short bio about yourself.

Post an intro

Post an intro clip of your playing in the Squad feed, and introduce yourself to the Bass Squad community.

Become awesome

Gary will listen to your intro clip and reply with instruction and guidance specifically tailored to your individual musical journey. Replies could be video or audio, PDFs with exercises and tunes, or other media, in an easy-to-use, powerfully effective two-way, asynchronous social learning environment, the most effective online learning experience in existence.

Gary will ask you to post clips of yourself playing specific tunes, patterns. exercises, or techniques, and as he hears your playing develop and improve, he'll continue to guide you on your journey to bass awesomeness.

No one learns alone

And you also benefit from Gary's instruction to all other Squad members. Study after study has shown that people learn far better in a social context where you can engage with other students with the same goals as you.

Gary's Bass Squad is a global community of bass players on the same musical journey as you, with whom you can engage every day, 24/7 in a joyous, encouraging and thriving global musician's community!

One size does not fit all

Every musician is unique. Unlike online "one-size-fits-all" courses, you get personalized and individual instruction, guidance and advice from Gary that is driven by your individual proficiency level, style, musical goals and questions.

Gary will teach you exactly what you need to learn.

Forget Zoom

Videoconferencing is a poor way to learn online. It's not an ongoing, evolving conversation that lasts all month, it's an isolated experience that lasts 30 or 60 minutes.

You don't benefit from the teacher's instruction to other students. And scheduling and cancellations are a hassle for everyone.

How do I post?

Posting is similar to posting on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, but easier, more powerful, and optimal for learning.

For video and audio clips, you can prerecord with your smartphone or laptop, then upload, or, use the InstaRecord features to capture video or audio in just a few clicks.

Membership is limited

Gary has a busy touring, producing and recording schedule, and can only give quality personalized and individual attention to a small number of students, so if this looks like something you want to do, sign up now, since membership will be closed soon.

Take a big step towards becoming the bassist you've always wanted to be and join Gary's Squad!

5 day free trial

"They Call Her Trillian" is an original song composed by Gary Wicks.

5 day free trial

$150/month

no obligation, cancel anytime

About Gary

Gary is an in-demand bassist, educator and clinician in Los Angeles whose versatility has enabled him to perform with world class artists in many different venues around the world. Originally from Albany, NY, this second generation bassist has been a part of the vibrant music scenes of Los Angeles, CA; London, UK; Albany, NY; and Boston, MA where he earned a BM in Double Bass Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music. He also holds an MM in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California which he earned with full time studies and a Teaching Assistant appointment all while touring internationally with the Grammy award winning vocal quartet the Manhattan Transfer.

Gary has performed and recorded at many prestigious recording studios, music festivals, concert halls and jazz clubs around the world for such artists as Quincy Jones, Matthew Morrison, The Manhattan Transfer, Melissa Manchester, John Lloyd Young, The New York Voices, John Hendricks, Kevin Mahogany, Monica Mancini, The HawtThorns, Bob Newhart, Joan Rivers, Don Rickles, Regis Philbin, Kathy Lee Gifford, Andre Watts, Jake Armerding, Liam Bailey, Peter Prince, Billy Martin, Fitz & The Tantrums, Stefon Harris, Christopher Young, Will Bates, The Percy Faith Orchestra, Western Standard Time Ska Big Band, The Albany Symphony Orchestra, The Berkshire Symphony, various productions of musical theater and many more.

Gary has also been developing a career as a composer and producer. He works out of his home studio, Bassygroove Productions. Recently, he has placed original music that he recorded and produced with industry music libraries for commercial use. Of course, Gary is also quite active recording bass for clients from Bassygroove Productions.

One of Gary’s projects is the jazz quartet, Sophisticated Lady, which features his composing and arranging. SL’s self titled debut recording and follow up, Simpler Times, have garnered critical praise. Both recordings are released on Yarlung Records. For more info please visit http://www.sophisticatedladyjazz.com/

Currently as an educator, Gary is teaching upright & electric bass at The Musician’s Institute. He conducts clinics and masterclasses on different aspects of professional bass playing. He currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.