Online Bass Instruction with Rusty Springfield
Testimonials From My Students
And Readers

Jason Jaksetic, student:
Through Rusty's instruction I was no longer hung up with the mental errors of viewing a positional and mathematical fretboard. Instead, he taught me to tune into music on a much deeper level than I was previously experiencing as a bass player. In short I learned that there was a great difference between a functioning bass player and an expressive, creative, and artistic musician, something embodied by Rusty himself. Never before have I had the privilege of having a teacher so friendly and personally involved with my progress as a musician. Rusty brings to the lesson a warmth and positive encouragement that leads to inspiration.

Arnold Kim, student:
Rusty, thank you so much for all that you have taught me about bass and music in general. I've learned a lot from you, and you've been a great music teacher and friend.

Sean Torney, student:
Playing bass and taking lessons from Rusty was one of the most enjoyable things I have ever done. Rusty is truly a great teacher with styles that are all his own.

Sue Torney, parent of student:
When my son wanted to take bass lessons I knew what type of teacher I would be looking for. I taught guitar for 15 years and knew there were great musicians and great teachers, but rarely could you find both characteristics in one person. After several recommendations and a few lessons for my son, I knew I was lucky enough to have found one of those rare teachers.

Pat Ryan, student:
I needed some help with key signatures so I ventured onto your site and into the Circle of Fifths page...very helpful, I never realized it was such a simple concept.

Steven Gregg, via the Internet:
I just read through nearly every page of your site and wanted to take a moment to say, "well done." In my spare time I look for sites about bass techniques, lessons, and advice. Yours is, without a doubt, the most informative site I have found.

Daniel Garcia, via the Internet:
Hi, I am a 25 year old from Spain. I play a six string bass and I'm studying here in Spain on my own because it is really difficult to find a real good teacher... here the bass players are in the music stone age so I'm always looking for good lessons on the net. I found your page very helpful. Thanks for your lessons- I think I'm a better musician since I found your page.

Rafael Guerrero, via the Internet:
Hello, I am writing to you from Caracas, Venezuela. Your page is very interesting and it is has been of much aid. No one approaches the quality of the information that you have on this web site.

JT Murphy, student:
I was listening to Victor Wooten's CD "Show of Hands" last week and noticed he mentioned a bunch of bass players who have influenced him, and one was Rusty Springfield.

With his knowledge of all types of music and a great set of ears, Rusty is one of those rare musicians who can do it all and make it look easy. He can groove and swing with the best of 'em, knows all kinds of tunes, and his solos are more melodic than most guitarists'. Jaco would be proud!

With a little bit of hard work and dedication, the lessons on this website are all anybody needs to learn and excel on the bass. Read the lessons, then drill-down on each topic on your own, and practice, practice, practice.

Thanks, Rusty, for getting me around on the electric bass and showing me the wonders of the upright bass and all the music I can make with it. It never ceases to amaze and challenge me. Ray Brown said it best: "Learn the instrument, then trust your ears." I think Rusty would agree.

Michael Otoo, Canada
Wow -- I have been to so many sites, but this one is great!
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