Basschool of Southeast Michigan Offers...

  • Lessons in 4, 5, 6 strings, fretted, fretless and upright
  • Rock, pop, jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, blues, R&B
  • Emphasis on fundamentals, reading music and theory
  • Lessons customized to individual student needs
  • Plenty of ensemble and recital playing opportunities (see “Attention: Bassists” below)
  • Multiple Metro Detroit locations available

The Basschool studio was founded in 1994 by Rich Kowalewski to help students reach their full potential in the shortest possible time. His system has been instrumental in turning out successful players ever since. But read for yourself what they're saying...

ATTENTION: BASSISTS
(double bass or electric)
AND BASS GUITARISTS
Weekly Ensemble Reading Session

Every Saturday at 1 pm at Basschool. Sessions are free, and all are welcome. For more information, call Rich at 586.979.8110.

Show Your Stuff at a Basschool Recital

A regular program of Basschool recitals enables students to gain valuable performance experience in a supportive environment. Professional players are frequently on hand to accompany students. To see what happens at a typical recital, check out the movies on our Recitals page.

The next planned recital, to be announced shortly, will feature students performing works of Chopin.

Announcing: New Basschool Publication Online

Rich has written and arranged a new book for bassists: Art of the Six-String Bass: Solo Arrangements for Six-String Bass Guitar. It contains pop music of the Beatles, jazz tunes by Bill Evans and classical compositions by Bach and Chopin.

To get full details and download PDF samples and mp3 files, go to our Publications page.

Coming Soon: Bass Day at Basschool

Open to all bass players, this very special event will feature:
• The introduction of Art of the Six-String Bass: Solo Arrangements for Six-String Bass Guitar
• Available for your personal examination: Chopin in Brazil: Bass Solos with Accompaniment for Recital or Competition
• Performances by a special Basschool ensemble

Got questions about bass guitar or double bass? Want advice about your instrument from a pro? Get answers from two experts who will be attending the Bass Day event:
• Gary Zimnicki, builder of guitars and bass guitars, who has made numerous instruments for Rich’s personal use
• Dan Seabolt, maker of acoustic basses, who crafts and maintains Rich’s personal double basses