Student Testimonials
Testimonials from past students...
"I just spent sometime looking over your website. I enjoyed listening to your bass playing and reading about your Intensive Fundamental Bass course."
--Adam Nitti, world-class bassist and founder of Musicdojo
“Arturo opened up new doors for me as a bass player. I learned more in a few lessons than I had learned in many years practicing on my own. For your money he’s about the best around. He also offers unlimited support. A true bass guru.”
--Eric R., Bassist for Big City (Fremont)
“Thanks again for the 10 great lessons. It has definitely made me look at playing much differently than from past lessons I have taken.”
--Phillip E. (Fremont)
“I've read through your packet, and all I can say is--WOW ... definitely the most organized lessons I ever saw...”
--Johan F. (San Francisco)
"You have been a wonderful teacher, a motivating coach, and a compassionate supporter along the way. Despite the fact that I, too, felt at times that I wasn't doing well enough, your encouraging words and advice have helped me through. I can't wait till my next lessons!"
--Andrew H. (San Francisco)
“Thank you for the lesson, Arturo, and I'm really anxious to learn from you! And thank you for not having foot long fingers. Seeing and hearing you play makes feel that maybe (after years of practice) one day I will be able to play! I also respect you as an instructor and a damn fine bass player, the best I have had the pleasure of meeting!!! See you next Saturday evening.”
--Ken M. (San Leandro)
“Thanks for the lessons! I've been especially enjoying the practice files. It's amazing how interesting a simple scale pattern can sound. In all 6 files you sent me, every single note (of the melody) is in C Major!”
--Dan C. (Berkeley)
“There are many ways I can express my thanks for your lessons. But it' s really hard to articulate, because a few words cannot truly state your intelligent and compassionate approach for passing knowledge on to your students. The lessons are always full of theory, tools, and personal insight that feed and nourish the hungry bass student. The study material is so detailed and understandable, it is impossible for anyone not to improve if they love the bass. Thanks Arturo for giving me the knowledge and power to play my bass. It's a wonderful gift.”
--Reggie D. (Castro Valley)
“Just wanted to say I really am enjoying the lessons and getting a lot out of them. Things are finally making sense, and your structured approach helps pull the pieces together. Sometimes it takes me a little time hacking around to fully understand the concepts and get them under my fingers, but I'm finding things are coming easier and things that previously baffled me - like how do you navigate a chart? - what do you play to connect the chords - arpeggios! Those are coming together and making more sense now. So I'm excited - there is progress - and I'm sure there's more to come!!”
--Edwin M. (San Francisco)
“I just wanted to take a minute to thank you. I really enjoyed my first lesson - and am grateful that I came across your program. I had taken Theory 101 at Sonoma State back in 1983 - but all my attention was focused on the recording classes…. I also had taken lessons with the contra-bass player for the Chicago Symphony (stand-up lessons) but the bulk of that entailed learning how to read and bowing techniques…. Lastly, I took lessons from this other cat in Dublin, but he did not seem to have any particular structure or methodology either….So, in one lesson with you I already have a decent grasp of the modes of a major scale - I'm pretty excited about that. I look forward to absorbing more material and future lessons. Thanks Arturo - I owe it all to you.”
--Oscar U. (Daly City)
“Just for the record, you are a real musician and I admire/respect the true musician. I would like to reach those platitudes, and maybe someday I will. I really learned so much from your lessons--not a waste of time at all! I've never been able to connect the fret board and still remain mildly intellectual. You’ve been VERY helpful for me.”
--David K. (San Francisco)
“Thanks, buddy, for the lessons! You are a total champ!”
--Jeremy S. (Berkeley)
“Your talents, both as a musician and a teacher, are what has kept me as your student for this long!”
--Dave W. (Livermore)
“Just writing to say that you are an excellent musician, a great teacher, and a really nice human being. I am really happy that we had an opportunity to work together, and to know one another. I also enjoyed the deep conversations over coffee! I wish I was able to do more lessons, but I have been short on funds. Hopefully we can continue soon.”
--Ken W. (Redwood City)
“Don't forget to send me the material for lesson 2 – I want to get started drilling with it! I'm pretty stoked -- I feel like I'm finally learning the stuff I’ve always wanted to learn!”
--Tyler A. (Emeryville)
“Checked out your Web site ... great bass playing ... keep the Fusion alive!”
--Doug L.
“Just left your site. Well done! Feels like I know you a little. Your skills are apparent. It seems you have something to say and have developed you own voice.”
--Chris S.
“Just a quick note to tell you that I listened to your music and I really enjoyed it. Keep up the fine work!!”
--Vinny R.
Copyright@2004 Intensive Fundamental Bass Course. All rights reserved.
--Adam Nitti, world-class bassist and founder of Musicdojo
“Arturo opened up new doors for me as a bass player. I learned more in a few lessons than I had learned in many years practicing on my own. For your money he’s about the best around. He also offers unlimited support. A true bass guru.”
--Eric R., Bassist for Big City (Fremont)
“Thanks again for the 10 great lessons. It has definitely made me look at playing much differently than from past lessons I have taken.”
--Phillip E. (Fremont)
“I've read through your packet, and all I can say is--WOW ... definitely the most organized lessons I ever saw...”
--Johan F. (San Francisco)
"You have been a wonderful teacher, a motivating coach, and a compassionate supporter along the way. Despite the fact that I, too, felt at times that I wasn't doing well enough, your encouraging words and advice have helped me through. I can't wait till my next lessons!"
--Andrew H. (San Francisco)
“Thank you for the lesson, Arturo, and I'm really anxious to learn from you! And thank you for not having foot long fingers. Seeing and hearing you play makes feel that maybe (after years of practice) one day I will be able to play! I also respect you as an instructor and a damn fine bass player, the best I have had the pleasure of meeting!!! See you next Saturday evening.”
--Ken M. (San Leandro)
“Thanks for the lessons! I've been especially enjoying the practice files. It's amazing how interesting a simple scale pattern can sound. In all 6 files you sent me, every single note (of the melody) is in C Major!”
--Dan C. (Berkeley)
“There are many ways I can express my thanks for your lessons. But it' s really hard to articulate, because a few words cannot truly state your intelligent and compassionate approach for passing knowledge on to your students. The lessons are always full of theory, tools, and personal insight that feed and nourish the hungry bass student. The study material is so detailed and understandable, it is impossible for anyone not to improve if they love the bass. Thanks Arturo for giving me the knowledge and power to play my bass. It's a wonderful gift.”
--Reggie D. (Castro Valley)
“Just wanted to say I really am enjoying the lessons and getting a lot out of them. Things are finally making sense, and your structured approach helps pull the pieces together. Sometimes it takes me a little time hacking around to fully understand the concepts and get them under my fingers, but I'm finding things are coming easier and things that previously baffled me - like how do you navigate a chart? - what do you play to connect the chords - arpeggios! Those are coming together and making more sense now. So I'm excited - there is progress - and I'm sure there's more to come!!”
--Edwin M. (San Francisco)
“I just wanted to take a minute to thank you. I really enjoyed my first lesson - and am grateful that I came across your program. I had taken Theory 101 at Sonoma State back in 1983 - but all my attention was focused on the recording classes…. I also had taken lessons with the contra-bass player for the Chicago Symphony (stand-up lessons) but the bulk of that entailed learning how to read and bowing techniques…. Lastly, I took lessons from this other cat in Dublin, but he did not seem to have any particular structure or methodology either….So, in one lesson with you I already have a decent grasp of the modes of a major scale - I'm pretty excited about that. I look forward to absorbing more material and future lessons. Thanks Arturo - I owe it all to you.”
--Oscar U. (Daly City)
“Just for the record, you are a real musician and I admire/respect the true musician. I would like to reach those platitudes, and maybe someday I will. I really learned so much from your lessons--not a waste of time at all! I've never been able to connect the fret board and still remain mildly intellectual. You’ve been VERY helpful for me.”
--David K. (San Francisco)
“Thanks, buddy, for the lessons! You are a total champ!”
--Jeremy S. (Berkeley)
“Your talents, both as a musician and a teacher, are what has kept me as your student for this long!”
--Dave W. (Livermore)
“Just writing to say that you are an excellent musician, a great teacher, and a really nice human being. I am really happy that we had an opportunity to work together, and to know one another. I also enjoyed the deep conversations over coffee! I wish I was able to do more lessons, but I have been short on funds. Hopefully we can continue soon.”
--Ken W. (Redwood City)
“Don't forget to send me the material for lesson 2 – I want to get started drilling with it! I'm pretty stoked -- I feel like I'm finally learning the stuff I’ve always wanted to learn!”
--Tyler A. (Emeryville)
“Checked out your Web site ... great bass playing ... keep the Fusion alive!”
--Doug L.
“Just left your site. Well done! Feels like I know you a little. Your skills are apparent. It seems you have something to say and have developed you own voice.”
--Chris S.
“Just a quick note to tell you that I listened to your music and I really enjoyed it. Keep up the fine work!!”
--Vinny R.
Copyright@2004 Intensive Fundamental Bass Course. All rights reserved.
