In this 7-day challenge, Nicole Row breaks down the listening, timing, and articulation skills that help bassists develop a deeper pocket. To kick things off, Nicole will guide you through the fundamentals of locking in with the drums.
Nicole Row
Teaches
Pocket
Learn how to hone your rhythm skills and develop a deeper pocket with the touring bassist behind Incubus, Miley Cyrus, and more.
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Nicole is a masterful bassist who turned her love of groove into a world-class touring career. From tours with Incubus to Miley Cyrus and beyond, she’s built a reputation for deep pocket and musical taste.
In her seven-day bass Challenge, she’ll equip you with the practical skills you need to groove at a pro level.
- Lock into the pocket of a groove
- Play with greater intention
- Strengthen the bass-drums connection
- Analyze rhythms with your ears
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Play in the Pocket in 7 Days
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Hammer-on groove
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Nicole Row
Nicole is a professional bassist who's currently a member of the band Incubus. She first gained widespread attention touring with Miley Cyrus and has worked with a wide range of artists including Panic! at the Disco, Troye Sivan, Dua Lipa, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.
A graduate of the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, Nicole originally gravitated toward jazz and funk – an influence you can hear in her impeccable pocket and tasteful basslines. Drawing from years of experience on stage and in the studio, Nicole's lessons bring you practical insights into how to groove at a professional level.
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