Chuck Archard

Chuck Archard

Bass Specialist · 40+ years experience
Chuck has been playing the electric bass guitar since the early 1970s. He holds BME and MM degrees from Morehead State University and has been an Artist in Residence at Rollins College. Chuck has taught numerous classes at Rollins College, including History of Jazz, History of Rock, Music of the Caribbean and Brazil, and Improvisation. He also has some experience directing the jazz ensemble and tutoring privately. Chuck is an accomplished bassist, composer, and educator. He has also been a member of ASCAP and a primary composer for the Power House Music Library. His original works have been played on all of the major television networks, like HBO, and in thirty international markets. His music has been featured in numerous motion pictures, including Career Girls and Substance of Fire. He has written two best-selling bass instruction books, Building Bass Lines and No Brainer Bass, and has had two articles published in Bass Player Magazine. To add more to his accolades, Chuck is also the co-owner of World Time Music, a company specializing in jazz/world music.
Beginner Bass Foundations
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Beginner Bass Foundations

Explore the fundamentals of bass guitar playing in this free course. Covering topics from instrument anatomy to hand techniques and fretboard navigation, students will learn essential skills while playing popular songs like "With or Without You."

41 Minutes
8 Lessons
Style Based Free Bass Lessons

Style Based Free Bass Lessons

Discover the fundamentals of Blues and Jazz Bass with free lessons covering basics, patterns, and history. Dive into playing roots with F Blues backing tracks and explore Jazz Blues in the key of Bb.

1 Hour
8 Lessons
Beginners Series by Chuck
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Beginners Series by Chuck

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of bass guitar with our comprehensive course. From mastering the fundamentals to honing advanced techniques, this course covers everything you need to become a proficient bass player.

3.1 Hours
31 Lessons
Tuning and Basic Exercises

Tuning and Basic Exercises

Explore fundamental and advanced tuning techniques, including standard tuning, tuning by ear, and harmonics. Develop precision and enhance your instrument's resonance for optimal performance.

52 Minutes
9 Lessons
Bass Guitar: Diatonic & 7th Chords

Bass Guitar: Diatonic & 7th Chords

Unlock the secrets of diatonic harmony with our comprehensive course. Master seventh chords, explore different positions and keys, and apply techniques like metronome practice and chromatic bass lines. Dive into iconic songs like 'Whiter Shade of Pale' while building a solid foundation in harmonic theory.

57 Minutes
14 Lessons
Blues Lessons

Blues Lessons

Embark on a soulful journey through the blues with our comprehensive course. From mastering one-bar and two-bar patterns with quarter and eighth notes to delving into minor blues variations, you'll learn the essential techniques and rhythms to play authentic blues bass lines.

1.6 Hours
15 Lessons
Jazz Lessons

Jazz Lessons

Unlock the world of jazz bass with our comprehensive course. From understanding its rich history to mastering essential techniques and concepts like swing 8th notes, jazz blues, modes, and turnarounds, you'll gain the skills needed to confidently navigate jazz standards and create captivating bass lines.

3 Hours
37 Lessons