Take your walking bass lines from solid… to seriously swinging.
If you’ve already got the foundations under your fingers and you’re ready to add more colour, movement, and harmonic sophistication to your lines — Jazz Bass Explosion Level 2 is your next step.
In this deeper dive with Coach James Eager, you’ll move beyond the basics of chord tones and simple approaches and start exploring the language that gives great jazz bassists their unmistakable flow.
You’ll dig into advanced walking concepts using two timeless standards — “Take The A Train” and “I Got Rhythm” — learning how to navigate more complex harmony with confidence and creativity.
This isn’t about cramming in more scales.
It’s about understanding how to move between notes with purpose.
Inside the course, you’ll explore:
✅ Chromatic approach notes and passing tones that add tension, release, and forward motion to your walking lines.
✅ Advanced walking concepts drawn directly from “A Train” and “I Got Rhythm,” helping you handle classic jazz progressions with authority.
✅ Solo phrasing ideas so your bass lines feel melodic and conversational — not robotic.
✅ Rhythmic interplay and groove development, learning how to lock with the drummer while still adding personality and variation.
✅ Harmonic sophistication without overwhelm — applying theory musically so you can walk through virtually any jazz tune with freedom and flow.
By the end of Level 2, you won’t just be outlining chords.
You’ll be shaping phrases, creating momentum, and walking with confidence through real-world jazz harmony.
