Overwhelmed. Frustrated. Wondering If You’ll Ever Get There

You sit down to practice… and it feels like déjà vu.
Another scale. Another random lick. Another PDF buried on your hard drive.

Your shelf is stacked with books you swore would change everything,  but they’ve become a monument to guilt. Each one silently reminds you that you never made it past page one.

And when it’s finally time to actually play - at a jam, on a gig, or even just with a backing track , everything falls apart.

You freeze the moment the chords change. You just noodle around the root, your brain blanks, and you pray no one notices.

Meanwhile, in your head, you hear Marcus, Jaco, Bromberg and Wooten -  effortless, melodic, fearless.

 But what comes out of your fingers? It’s nowhere close.

You’ve tried the big bass sites, the YouTube hacks, the endless courses… but the more information you collect, the more paralyzed you feel. There’s no roadmap, no clear system -  just overwhelm.

And then come the questions you don’t want to admit out loud:
“Am I just not cut out for this?”
“Am I too old to get it together?”
“Have I already missed my shot?”

Every year that passes, it feels like the dream is slipping further away. You see the gap widening between where you are… and the bassist you always imagined becoming.

And that’s the real pain. Not just fumbling a chord change.
Not just freezing when the spotlight turns your way.

It’s lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, haunted by a darker thought:
What if the dream is already over?

What if the thing you always hoped would give your life meaning  - your music -slips away before it ever had a chance to fully take root?

You imagine yourself years from now, bass still leaning in the corner, untouched. The fire you once had quietly extinguished. And the void where music should have been… left unfilled.

Because it was never just about playing cool licks or impressing other musicians.
It was about expression. Fulfillment. Believing you had something inside you worth sharing with the world.

And the cruelest fear of all? That if you don’t figure this out soon… that part of you will remain locked away forever.

I Know, Because That Was Me Too

When I was first trying to develop my jazz playing, I felt the same frustration.
I call it the “Here’s all the modes, now go!” approach

But that wasn’t adding up for me.
And when jazz legend Monty Alexander called me to play with him, and the band took off without charts, I froze.

I realized quickly: knowing information wasn’t enough.
I needed a way to react in real time to the music, to actually play instead of think.

That struggle forced me to create the system I now teach inside Bass Improv Mastery -  a method that’s helped not only me, but hundreds of bassists unlock their creativity, confidence, and voice on the instrument.

Finally Play With Confidence, Freedom, and Joy.

Now picture something different…

You walk into rehearsal, plug in, and the changes start flying.
Instead of panic, you feel calm, grounded.

• You know exactly where to go on the neck… so your fingers move automatically to the right notes.
  
  
• You’re hearing lines in your head… and your hands effortlessly bring them to life.
  
  
• You drop in a tasteful fill, then lock back into the pocket… so the whole band feels lifted by your playing.
  
  
• When it’s your turn to solo, you don’t just “get through it”… you tell a story, and people actually listen.
  
  

That’s what happens when you stop drowning in random theory and finally get a simple, proven system that trains your ear, your hands, and your confidence together.

Instead of wondering “What do I practice today?” you’ll know exactly what to do every time you pick up your bass.

This is the shift that turns you from a bassist who hesitates… into a bassist who commands respect.

Introducing The Bass Improv Mastery Accelerator

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by scales and modes, stuck playing the same old bass lines, or frustrated that your practice isn’t translating to the bandstand… this is the program designed to finally change that.

The Bass Improv Mastery Accelerator isn’t just another “learn a lick” course.
It’s a complete system that uses jazz methods and frameworks to show you how to:

• Unlock the 5 most important chord types and the progressions that dominate 90% of songs you’ll ever play… so you can finally stop guessing and know exactly what to play in the moment.
  
  
• Build lines, fills, and solos that actually sound like music - not like you’re running scales… so you can sound confident and musical every time you pick up your bass.
  
  
• Gain the confidence to react instantly to any chord change… so you never freeze up or miss your spot on the gig.
  
  
• Develop the ears, hands, and instincts to improvise in any style:  jazz, funk, R&B, blues, and beyond… so you can walk into any musical situation and hold your own.
  
  

And unlike most online programs that dump a bunch of pre-recorded videos on you, the Accelerator combines:

 ✅ Twice-weekly live coaching calls with me… so you always know what to practice next and get direct feedback to stay on track.
✅ Personal support via text message and inside our private forum… so you never feel stuck or alone on your journey.

✅ Step-by-step course training with lifetime access… so you can revisit the material as often as you need and progress at your own pace.

This isn’t about information.
 

It’s about transformation - turning you from a bassist who hesitates… into a bassist who commands the groove, owns the harmony, and is ready to step up and into the spotlight

Stop Running Scales. Start Making Music.

The practical, predictable framework that lights up the fretboard and shows you exactly where to go.

Most bassists waste years running scales, chasing modes, and getting lost in theory rabbit holes and still can’t solo with confidence. That’s why I created the Entry Point System™: a simple, repeatable process that gives you the exact notes to hit every time when you improvise.

Think of it as a secret decoder ring for the fretboard, lighting it up to reveal the sweet spots that instantly make your lines sound intentional and musical.

Here’s how it works for you:

🎯 Focus on What Matters
Instead of 12 scales for every chord, you’ll zero in on one Target Note and one Tonality for each chord type. These are the sweet spots - the notes that instantly lock you into the harmony so your solos and fills sound like music, not exercises.
👉 So you can stop second-guessing and play with confidence on the spot.

⚡ Actionable Starting Points
When you internalize these Entry Points, you slash your reaction time. Your hands know where to go, your ears know what to expect, and you can jump seamlessly from groove to solo without freezing.
👉 So you can finally sound like the player you hear in your head.

🚀 Instant Results
You’ll be surprised at how quickly this clicks. Within minutes, you’ll be playing musical, pro-sounding lines not “student” lines.
👉 So you can feel progress in real time, not someday.

⏳ Focused Practice for Busy Adults
You don’t have 5 hours a day to shed. That’s why the Entry Point System trims the fat and tells you exactly what to practice. Every minute moves the needle.
👉 So you can get better on limited time without the overwhelm.

What’s Inside the Bass Improv Mastery Accelerator

When you enroll today, here’s everything you’ll get access to:

🎓 Lifetime Access to the Bass Improv Mastery Course
Learn how to unlock the most important chords and progressions without drowning in modes or complex theory. We apply jazz methods that can be applied to any style
👉  You’ll finally have a clear, simple system to improvise with confidence — no more second-guessing or overwhelm.

📞 3 Months of Twice-Weekly Live Coaching Calls with Lorin
Join Lorin and a small group of dedicated bassists twice each week for real-time coaching.
👉 You’ll get the accountability and feedback you need to stay consistent, break bad habits, and make rapid progress.

📲 3 Months of Text Message Support
Direct access to Lorin via text for daily guidance, quick answers, and personalized advice.
👉 You’ll never get stuck - instead, you’ll always know the next right step to keep momentum going.

🤝 Lifetime Access to the Private BIM Forum
Connect with Lorin and your fellow Bass Improv Mastery peers in our supportive online community.
👉 You’ll never practice alone again — you’ll get encouragement, fresh perspectives, and the kind of motivation that only comes from a community moving forward together.

⚡ In total, you’re getting a complete system for bass improvisation PLUS the accountability and support to guarantee your success.

Meet Your Bass Coach: Lorin Cohen

I’m Lorin Cohen, a professional bassist and educator based in New York City.

For over 25 years, I’ve toured and recorded with jazz luminaries like Monty Alexander, Joe Locke, and Larry Fuller.
I’ve taught at City University of New York, created the Touching Bass Bootcamps, and created groundbreaking courses like New Shapes for Bass.
My YouTube channel has been viewed over 450,000 times, where thousands of bassists have learned directly from my lessons, and I’ve been contributing columnist for NoTreble.com.

I even have a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from Queens College here in NYC. 

But I wasn’t a natural improviser.
I didn’t even start playing double bass until my 20s. And when I got called for high-level gigs with no charts, I had to find a way to survive on stage.

That’s how I developed the Entry Point System - the exact method that now helps hundreds of bassists unlock the freedom to improvise.

Not Just Another Course. A System With Support.

The Entry Point System gives you clarity. My coaching gives you accountability. Together, they give you confidence.

Most bass programs stop at information. They give you scales, PDFs, or videos and then leave you to figure it out alone. That’s why so many players spin their wheels.

Here’s what sets Bass Improv Mastery apart:

❌ Not the usual “here’s all your modes, now go” approach.
✅ Instead, you’ll learn the Entry Point System — a proven chords-before-scales method that makes improvisation click, so you sound musical right away.

❌ Not just another self-paced course.
✅ You get weekly live coaching calls with me. I’ll hear you play, give you direct feedback, and show you exactly what to fix,  so you never waste time guessing.

❌ Not a cookie-cutter program.
✅ Every student gets 1-on-1 “spotlight” time during calls, personal text support, and access to me inside the forum. This isn’t faceless content — it’s mentorship.

❌ Not overwhelming.
✅ The system is broken into bite-sized steps that fit into your life. No more drowning in information. You’ll always know the next move to make progress.

To Make This a No-Brainer, I’m Giving You Over $4,000 in Extras

1. The Bass Solo Blueprint Masterclass ($97 Value)

Most bassists hit a wall when it’s time to solo — they either noodle scales or freeze up completely.
In this masterclass, you’ll discover my Groove–Melody–Blues phrasing formula that instantly makes solos sound musical, not mechanical. You’ll walk away with a repeatable framework you can apply the very next time you pick up your bass.
👉 Perfect if you’ve ever thought: “I can play lines, but I have no idea how to make a solo sound like music.”

2. New Shapes for Bass Course ($500 Value)

Tired of running the same fingerboard patterns over and over?
This mini course gives you a set of fresh, creative shapes that expand your fretboard fluency without overwhelming you with theory. You’ll learn how to unlock new pathways that make your lines and fills flow across the neck — with freedom and confidence.
👉 Ideal for late beginners and intermediates who feel stuck in the same positions and want to break out of the rut.

3. The Complete Touching Bass Bootcamp Video Library — $4,000 Value

For years, Lorin has run intensive live bootcamps where serious bassists dive deep into improvisation, groove, and storytelling on the instrument.
Now, you’ll get lifetime access to the entire vault of recordings from these high-level trainings — over 40+ hours of advanced concepts, live demonstrations, and real student breakthroughs.
👉 It’s like having a backstage pass to a bass university — without the $20,000 tuition.

💡 Total Bonus Value: $4,597

You get all three free when you join the Bass Improv Mastery Accelerator Package.

Today, through this Accelerator offer: You’ll pay just $997

or choose 3 easy monthly payments of $385

Try It for 14 Days, Risk-Free.

I know what it feels like to hesitate before hitting “buy.” You’ve seen plenty of shiny courses and quick-fix promises before, and maybe you’ve even wasted money on things that didn’t deliver.

That’s why I’m making this completely risk-free for you.

👉 If you join today and within 14 days you feel like Bass Improv Mastery isn’t the breakthrough you were hoping for I’ll refund 100% of your investment. No questions asked.

That way, the risk is all on me. You can dive into the lessons, hop on live calls, and even message me directly, and if it’s not a fit, you walk away without losing a penny.

But if it is a fit (and I believe it will be), this could be the turning point you look back on years from now as the moment your playing finally clicked.

So the real question is: what do you have to lose, except the frustration and self-doubt that’s been holding you back?