Established in 2002, Bass Lessons Unlimited is dedicated to providing the best one-on-one, private,
online bass education in Portland.
Zoom • Google Meet • Facetime • skype
Bass Lessons Unlimited Portland is made up of professional bassists looking to share their craft with eager and dedicated students in the Portland area.
Our bass instructors pride themselves on having an organized teaching method that is tailored to the goals and abilities of each student.
We love bass and are excited to help students achieve their goals. Each of our instructors has unique expertise that they bring to their teaching. We utilize a step-wise method of learning that is organized around each student’s needs and desires in order to help every student we work with experience actual growth as a musician.
As a school, we have been fortunate to offer online bass guitar lessons since 2009, and we are grateful to have had such a head start in optimizing strategies to make the online format enjoyable and effective.
Beginner Bassist? Our instructors can help you form good habits from day one to build a solid foundation.
Intermediate Bassist? We can help you refine your technique and get to the next level in your playing.
Experienced Bassist? We can help you overcome any obstacles that remain in your path.
We have been where you are. We know the way forward.
Riley Hagan created Bass Lessons Unlimited in 2002 and was one of the early pioneers of on-line bass education in 2009. He has taken the most effective elements he has learned from his professors at Berklee College of Music, as well as studying with the brilliant Michael Manring, and refined his teaching method with more than a thousand students over the last 20 years.
“Riley has been the only teacher so far that has made a big difference in my playing.” - Bernardo A.
Nelly Efron is a rising performing and session bassist, music producer, and educator. Her lifelong dedication as a multi-instrumentalist, having started with classical piano at age 6 and flute at age 12, adds adaptability and depth to her musical expertise. Currently studying Jazz Performance at City College of New York, Nelly is a versatile bassist with musical interests spanning across jazz, funk, fusion, R&B, and soul. Nelly remains excited and dedicated to a future in performing, composing, arranging, and sharing her passion for music with her students.
Jed Lingat is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has spent years making a living as a bass player in NYC. His teaching stems from his experience as a gigging musician as well as almost 20 years of playing. A few artists Jed has performed/recorded with are Childish Japes, J. Hoard, Sami Stevens, and Matthew Hartnett & The Gumbo All-Stars.
“I’ve worked with Jed for over a decade and he continues to teach me new ways to improve the quality of my playing in a way that’s fun and exciting.” Terrill M.
Ben Wallace-Ailsworth, an alumni of the Berklee College of Music, has over 15 years of professional music experience and over 8 years of teaching experience. He has performed and studied with various, well-known artists including Jay Lane (Primus, Ratdog) and Sheila E. (Prince).
“Ben is an excellent instructor. I cannot recommend him enough!” - Andrew T.
Pat Abbott has a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Music Education from Nazareth College of Rochester. He possesses 18 years of professional music experience and 15 years of teaching experience. He has had the pleasure of performing with Bill Watrous, as well as many other artists, and currently performs with Triple Play Quartet. Pat enjoys teaching both upright and electric bass to students of all skill levels.
“Pat's guidance has been instrumental in my development as a bass player.” - Andrew H.