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The International Institute of Bassists (IIB) was founded in 1997, and since then, the IIB has become regarded as one of the premier bass-related web sites online today. The IIB began as a free resource aimed specifically toward the art of contemporary bass playing and the study of the bass tradition, and one of our primary goals since the IIB's inception has been to offer our viewers the highest quality web site available for free. However, the IIB does require a considerable amount of funds just to stay online each month.

Over the years, as the IIB has continued to grow so have our costs. In June, 2005, we launched the latest generation of the IIB on InstituteOfBass.com. With the launch of this greatly expanded web site, we now employ a staff of professional bass players that will be sharing their years of experience and knowledge with our viewers through online lessons and masterclasses. Compensating our lesson columnists will continue to be one of our greatest expenditures along with web site hosting, database updates, design costs, and software renewal fees.

By becoming a subscriber, you will help keep this resource online for you and others to enjoy in the future.

Bass Lessons - You will have access to a huge database of lesson material that has been written on subjects such as Classical & Jazz Music Theory, Sight Reading, Ear Training, Bass Line Construction, Right & Left Hand Technique, Soloing, Jazz Improvisation, Slapping, Tapping, Chordal Techniques, Harmonics, Fingerstyle Funk, Altered Tunings, and Concepts For Solo Bass Playing. All of the lessons are available as downloadable PDF files.

There are over 175 individual lessons and over 100 MP3 play-alongs currently available for download within the IIB Subscriber's Area. Click the graphic below to download a sample lesson.

The IIB Giveaways - Each month, the IIB gives its viewers the opportunity to participate in various monthly giveaways. To become eligible to win products including basses, amplifiers, speaker cabinets, combo amps, effects, strings, instrument cables, pickups, gig bags, straps, gift certificates, DVD's, CD's, books, lessons, t-shirts, and more. ... Read More.

The IIB MP3 Bass Samplers Volumes 1 & 2 - You'll receive access to the IIB MP3 Bass Samplers which feature 22 selected tracks that have been recorded by many of today's premier bass artists including Michael Manring, Marcus Miller, Stuart Hamm, Gary Willis, Ray Riendeau, Adam Nitti, Norm Stockton, Todd Johnson, Jeff Schmidt, Yves Carbonne, Tom Kennedy, Gerald Veasley, Chris Tarry, Chuck Bianchi, David Hughes, and many more. 2 HOURS OF MUSIC! ... Read More.

The lifetime subscription is a simple one-time fee that will allow you to receive all the benefits of the IIB Subscriber's Area including an extensive collection of exclusive lesson material featuring over 175 individual lessons which cover a broad range of subjects, the IIB Monthly Giveaways, and the IIB MP3 Bass Samplers Vol. 1 & 2 for years to come.

To become a lifetime subscriber, simply fill out and submit the form below. Include your desired Username & Password, click on the "Subscribe" button, and then you will be redirected to PayPal where you can complete the subscription. All fields are required to process your subscription. Please allow us a few hours to setup and activate your subscription after submitting your payment. As soon as your IIB Subscriber's Area account has been activated, you will receive an e-mail notification that will confirm your subscription. If you would prefer to become a subscriber of the IIB by using a personal check or money order, please read the instructions below. Your subscription is greatly appreciated!

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Damian Erskine - "Spain"

Damian Erskine - Bass
Ramsey Embick - Piano; Reinhardt Melz - Drums; Israel Annoh - Percussion
Release Date - 2007
Record Label - Notnek Music
Contact - DamianErskine.com

John Flitcraft - "Digging Out"

John Flitcraft - Bass
Jeff Miley - Guitar
Steve Holmes - Drums
Release Date - 2005
Record Label - Flitcraft Music
Contact - JohnFlitcraft.com

Stuart Hamm - "Outbound"

Stuart Hamm - Bass
Jude Gold - Guitar; John Mader - Drums; John Seppala - Keyboards
Release Date - 2007
Record Label - Ubik Musik
Contact - StuartHamm.net

Steve Jenkins - "Merkaba"

Steve Jenkins - Bass
Tony Escapa - Drums, Percussion
Dan Brantigan - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Release Date - 2004
Record Label - Jenkadelic Productions
Contact - SteveJenkinsBass.com

Bernhard Lackner - "We Try To Fly"

Bernhard Lackner - Bass
Scott Bernhard - Guitar; Blair Masters - Keyboard; Derico Watson - Drums
Release Date - 2006
Record Label - Bernhard Lackner Music
Contact - BernhardLackner.com

Jonni Lightfoot - "Flutterbys"

Jonni Lightfoot - Solo Piccolo Bass Guitar
Release Date - 2006
Record Label - DreamAttik Productions
Contact - JonniLightfoot.net

Joseph Patrick Moore - "Mystery"

Joseph Patrick Moore - Bass
Buzz Amato - Programming; Al Smith - Keys; Jon Chalden - Drums; Emrah Kotan - Percussion; Al McSpadden - EWI
Release Date - 2006
Record Label - Blue Canoe Records
Contact - JosephPatrickMoore.com

Brady Muckelroy - "Love Song For The Mountains"

Brady Muckelroy - Solo Bass Guitar
Release Date - 2004
Record Label - Brady Muckelroy Records
Contact - BradyMuckelroy.com

Jeff Schmidt - "Satori"

Jeff Schmidt - Solo Bass Guitar
Release Date - 2007
Record Label - Jeff Schmidt Music
Contact - Beautiful-Bass.com

Chris Tarry - "There Was One"

Chris Tarry - Bass
Pete McCann - Guitar; Kelly Jefferson - Saxophone; Dan Weiss - Drums; Jon Cowherd - Piano
Release Date - 2006
Record Label - Cellar Live
Contact - ChrisTarry.com

Chuck Bianchi - "December"

Chuck Bianchi - Solo Bass Guitar
Release Date - 2002
Record Label - Dreaming Out Loud Music
Contact - DreamingOutLoud.net

Carbonne - Di Piazza - Manring - "Holy Spirit"

Yves Carbonne - Solo Bass Guitar
Release Date - 2005
Record Label - Yves Carbonne Music
Contact - YvesCarbonne.com

David Hughes - "Swoosh"

David Hughes - Bass, Keyboards, Programming
Release Date - 2003
Record Label - ABZ Music
Contact - SwedeBass.com

Todd Johnson - "Goin' Home"

Todd Johnson - Electric Bass
Kristin Korb - Acoustic Upright Bass
Kendall Kay - Drums
Release Date - 2004
Record Label - GraceBase Productions
Contact - ToddJohnsonMusic.com

Tom Kennedy - "Suede Shoes"

Tom Kennedy - Electric Bass & Acoustic Upright Bass
Kara Baldus - Keyboard
Miles Vandiver - Drums
Contact - TomKennedyMusic.com

Michael Manring - "I Left America"

Michael Manring - Solo Acoustic Bass Guitar
Release Date - 2005
Record Label - Manthing Music
Contact - Manthing.com

Marcus Miller - "3 Deuces"

Marcus Miller - Bass
Poogie Bell - Drums; Dean Brown - Guitar; Roger Byam - Sax; Bruce Flowers - Keyboards; Michael Stewart - Trumpet
Release Date - 2002
Record Label - 3 Deuces Records
Contact - MarcusMiller.com

Adam Nitti - "Skitzo"

Adam Nitti - Bass & Keyboard
Bill Hart - Guitar; Tom Knight - Drums; Sam Skelton - Sax
Release Date - 2001
Record Label - Renaissance Man
Contact - AdamNitti.com

Ray Riendeau - "Living For The City"

Ray Riendeau - Bass
Jesse McGuire - Trumpet; Ted Belledin - Saxophone; Joe Morris - Cajon, Shakers & Tamborine
Release Date - 2001
Record Label - Groove Theory Records
Contact - RayRiendeau.net

Norm Stockton - "The Race"

Norm Stockton - Bass
Rod Lincoln - Drums & Loops; Steve Laury - Guitar; Scott Wilkie - Keyboards; Larry Williams - Trumpet
Release Date - 2001
Record Label - Stocktones Music
Contact - NormStockton.com

Gerald Veasley - "On The Fast Track"

Gerald Veasley - Bass; Chris Farr - Saxophone; Will Brock - Keys; Peter Kuzma - Organ; Eric Greene - Drums; Pablo Batista - Percussion; Matt Cappy - Trumpet; Jeff Bradshaw - Trombone
Release Date - 2005
Record Label - Heads Up
Contact - GeraldVeasley.com

Gary Willis - "Hipmotize"

Gary Willis - Bass
Dennis Chambers - Drums; Scott Kinsey - Keyboards; Steve Tavaglione - EWI
Release Date - 1998
Record Label - Alchemy Records
Contact - GaryWillis.com

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