Events
Events
Expand your Bass Playing : 5 Pentatonic Positions - 1/30 - Past Event
Curious about the pentatonic scales? Are you stuck playing the same old stuff? Want to get some step by step instruction? January 30th 11:30 - 12:30, plus a thirty minute Q&A directly after the clinic Led by bass player & teacher, Angeline Saris, in this clinic, you will learn the five pentatonic positions and how to use them to craft interesting fills and enhance your overall bass playing. Beginner’s will learn the basics of the major and minor pentatonic scales, while more intermediate and advanced students will learn all five positions. Everyone will have an opportunity to write a few fills in class over a backing track to apply your new knowledge and understanding! Finally, we will look at how some of the masters have used these shapes in their own bass lines. All levels welcome! By the end of this clinic, you will: Know how to construct both a major and minor pentatonic scale Understand the scale degrees that make up both the major and minor pentatonic scales Learn the 5 pentatonic positions Have written at least 1-2 of your own fills during class over a backing track Study and start to learn one of Pino Palladino’s and Nathan Watts pentatonic bass fills Sign up now to reserve your spot! The class will be a virtual ZOOM class. A ZOOM link will be emailed to all paid & registered students 48 hours before the class begins. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Angeline at angelinesaris@gmail.com. Sign up now to reserve your spot Having trouble signing up? Reach out to shaana.k@bananas.com!
Bass Licks & Grooves: Best Basslines of Funk & Motown - Past Event
Ever wanted to learn how to play your favorite Funk & Motown Licks? Want to get some step by step instruction? THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL & NOT ACCEPTING ANY MORE STUDENTS. If you are interested in future clinics or private lessons with Angeline, please email lessons@bananas.com and we can notify you of future events or help schedule lessons. Thank you! With more than 180 #1 hit songs worldwide, the music of Motown has shaped the history and sound of popular music. Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas are just a few of the artists who made these songs that we know and love so well. In this 90 minutes clinic, Angeline Saris will take you through some of the best bass lines from Motown, with special attention to James Jamerson. If you would like to get a head start, watch the movie Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Although not required for this clinic, there is also a book with many of Jamerson’s bass transcriptions that is bass player gold! Bass players of all levels are welcome! As with any of Angeline’s clinics, the #1 goal is to have fun! For children 12yo+ and adults. Don't wait: space is limited and will fill up fast! Sign up today to reserve your seat. Pre-registration is required. Saturday, September 15th from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM $35 per personBananas At Large1504 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901 Facebook Event! Sign up Here to Reserve your seat! ** This class is now full & not accepting any more students. Thank you! Angeline now works as a full-time freelance bassist touring for a number of bands, doing session work and releasing music for her solo projects. Playing in groups whose stylistic range include rock, jazz, funk, R&B, Cuban, metal, flamenco, hip-hop and rockabilly has made her one of the busiest bassists in the SF Bay. She currently plays mostly with Narada Michael Walden, Ernest Ranglin, Zepparella and has even had the opportunity to share the stage with Carlos Santana, Steve Morse and Richie Sambora. She tours regularly and can be seen playing out live almost every weekend in venues across the US and the world. Angeline is proudly endorsed by Fender, GHS Strings, MONO cases, West Coast Pedal Boards, Warwick, Marleaux Basses and Harman pedals. To learn more, please visit her website at: www.angelinesaris.com. **photo by Matt Granz
Bass Licks & Grooves: 12 Bar Blues - 6/2/18
Ever wanted to learn how to play a 12 Bar Blues Bass Line? Want to get some step by step instruction? Join us for a Bass Licks & Grooves class that will take you step-by-step through writing your own Blues bass lines. The Blues was born in the rural south of America and has shaped the very sound and nature of rock, funk and jazz. Bass players of all levels are welcome! In this 90 minute workshop, the focus will be to 1) learn some of the most famous blues bass lines written, and 2) learn to craft your own blues bass lines. The class will be led by Angeline Saris, one of our very own teachers. As with any of Angeline’s clinics, the #1 goal is to have fun! For children 12yo+ and adults. Don't wait: space is limited and will fill up fast! Sign up today to reserve your seat. Pre-registration is required. Saturday, June 2nd from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM $35 per personBananas At Large1504 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901 Facebook Event! Sign up Here to Reserve your seat! Angeline now works as a full-time freelance bassist touring for a number of bands, doing session work and releasing music for her solo projects. Playing in groups whose stylistic range include rock, jazz, funk, R&B, Cuban, metal, flamenco, hip-hop and rockabilly has made her one of the busiest bassists in the SF Bay. She currently plays mostly with Narada Michael Walden, Ernest Ranglin, Zepparella and has even had the opportunity to share the stage with Carlos Santana, Steve Morse and Richie Sambora. She tours regularly and can be seen playing out live almost every weekend in venues across the US and the world. Angeline is proudly endorsed by Fender, GHS Strings, MONO cases, West Coast Pedal Boards, Warwick, Marleaux Basses and Harman pedals. To learn more, please visit her website at: www.angelinesaris.com. **photo by Matt Granz
