Wednesday, June 6, 7:00pm
Ritchies Music
424 Route 46 W. Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-625-2500
Contact: Justis

Thurs June 7, 7:00pm
Sam Ash
155 Route 22 Springfield Township, NJ 07081
(973) 376-5161
Contact: George Rigney

Thurs June 8, 6:30pm
Alto Music
180 County Road 96 Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 692-6922
Contact: Phil Keller

June 21, 3 – 6 pm (5:30 pm performance)
Sam Ash Music
156 48th Street, New York, NY

June 22, 2 – 5 pm (4:30 pm performance)
Sam Ash Music
156 48th Street, New York, NY

Sparking the groove is challenging enough but the modern bassist is also called on to step up-front and treat the audience to a searing and melodic bass solo spiced with a bit of slap, pop and tap. Naturally, this calls for a much broader understanding of harmony and a solid bag of technical skills not previously required for bass players.

The learning path for bass players today goes way beyond simple bass lines crafted with roots, thirds and fifths. And just like other melodic instruments, it’s never too early or too late to learn as much as you can about theory, harmony and techniques that can be applied in both rhythmic and melodic situations.

Stu Hamm’s STU U is a complete course of study for ALL students of modern electric bass. Never before has a bassist of this caliber shared such vast knowledge, in such a comprehensible and accessible way. Whether you’re just starting out or already a working pro, there enough solid material and insight across these four volumes to take your playing wherever you want it to go.

Stu covers it all; rhythm patterns, theory, fretboard navigation, right and left hand agility, harmony, modes, chords, chromatics, arpeggios, stretching exercises, tone, stylistic approaches, muting, hammer-ons, ghost notes, slapping, tapping, improvisation and soloing. Best of all, no tedious theory or boring exercise to struggle through – you will play your way through the entire course working with Stu’s engaging, interactive video lessons and play-along workouts.

Dig in at the beginning and work your way through the entire STU U method or just cherry-something new and cool to bring to the gig tonight – it’s all here!

Stu Hamm U Courses

Choose a course below for full descriptions and video introductions.

Bass Basics

Fretboard Fitness

Slap Bass

Tap Bass

We rehearsed all day on Tuesday and it was my time meeting and playing with MI Grad Gianluca Palmieri – what a great player. We spent many an hour over plates of grilled meat and red wine talking about the staff at MI and his experiences there.

Wednesday was spent working on some of Greg’s ridiculously fast unison lines, with a well needed break walking around Puerto Madero. More meat and wine and conversation filled the evening.

Thursday we did 2 shows an the Teatro ND Ateneo… the first show was completely sold out so they added a second one … and the band was killin’. I was impressed by the professionalism of all the crew and staff — especially Lisandro, the monitor man…good monitors can make the difference between a good show and a bad one.

The second show was fun, we played a few different songs, and completely screwed up the form on one but made a brilliant recovery… it’s always the mistakes that are the best parts!! The crowds were great and our version of “Going to California” was a memory that will carry me through the next few weeks…

Later today I am meeting with my friend/guitarist/journalist Marcelo Roascio and his family and right now I am taking care of some MI biz (Bass Player Live schedules) and STILL WORKING ON THAT UNISON LINE… manana nos vamos a Rosario for the last show of our short Argentinian Tour.

Gracias Argentina!

Stu Hamm 2011 Clinic Tour
Tacoma, WA
Date: October 20, 2011 at 7:00pm
Location: Ted Brown Music

Stu Hamm 2011 Clinic Tour
Cerritos, CA
Date: October 21, 2011 at 7:00pm
Location: Sam Ash Music

Stu Hamm 2011 Clinic Tour
City of Industry, CA
Date: October 24, 2011 at 7:00pm
Location: Sam Ash Music

Stu Hamm 2011 Clinic Tour
Peoria, AZ
Date: October 25, 2011 at 7:00pm
Location: The Bass Place

Stu Hamm 2011 Clinic Tour
Tacoma, WA
Date: October 20, 2011 at 7:00pm
Location: Ted Brown Music

Stu Hamm 2011 Clinic Tour
Cerritos, CA
Date: October 21, 2011 at 7:00pm
Location: Sam Ash Music

Stu Hamm 2011 Clinic Tour
City of Industry, CA
Date: October 24, 2011 at 7:00pm
Location: Sam Ash Music

After a brief stop over at home in San Francisco, I headed to London to finish a CD I am recording with guitarist Andy Edwards. On drums was Pete Riley, the drummer for Guthrie Govan (with whom I will be playing with in Amsterdam this November at a benefit concert for Jason Becker) and the tracking went smoothly and the grooves were KILLIN’!

Now my 40 hours in London are almost done, back to SF for a day them back down to LA to get back to work at MI…can’t wait!!

- Stu

This second video is from the trio’s August 6th performance in Tel Aviv, Israel at the Reading 3 Complex. Watch Stu lay out a great bass solo for the crowd.