Bass Workshop

Learn what it means to become a versatile performer. Hosted by the Berklee Bass Department and Victor Wooten, you'll expand your musical vocabulary by experiencing a diverse range of styles. Improve your overall musicianship, apply new techniques to your performance, and develop an appreciation for new styles of music.

2023 Program Information Coming Soon

Program dates:	2023 dates coming soon
Registration fee:	$50 (nonrefundable)
Tuition:	$750
Housing:	$480
Payment deadline:	May 1
Move-in:	2023 dates coming soon
Move-out:	2023 dates coming soon
Age range:	15 years and older

How do I enroll?

Take your first steps to joining the Berklee community.

Submit your registration. Students begin by submitting their registration or application online. If applicable, you may need to submit additional supporting materials as well.
Make your tuition payment. All programs have limited capacity, so complete your full tuition payment, and reserve your space in the program.
Request housing. If you require housing accommodations, complete the housing agreement form in the "Next Steps" tab of your application portal .

Once you're registered you can explore parent and student resources.

What is the curriculum like?

The Bass Workshop offers master classes, clinics, faculty concerts, and jam sessions. Classes will be led by faculty in Berklee's Bass Department, including Victor Wooten.

Every participant's schedule will include a class in each of the following:

Master classes: Attend small-group, lesson-format master classes led by hand-picked faculty focusing on different practice, technique, and performance methods.
Clinics: Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and special guests will present clinics on ear training, theory, and general musicianship
Ensembles: Expand your rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic skills in small ensembles each day.
Faculty concerts: Explore new styles as you take in the performances by our renowned Bass Department faculty. Friday evening's concert will feature all of the Bass faculty, and Saturday evening's concert will feature Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten.
Jam sessions: Play with other students and faculty members in various styles through this informal performance opportunity.

What is the schedule?

Below is a sample of a typical day in the program.

Time	Event
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.	Announcements
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.	Clinic with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	Master Class
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.	Lunch
2:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.	Ensembles
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Faculty Q&A
5:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m.	Dinner
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.	Faculty Concert
9:15 p.m.–10:15 p.m.	Jam Sessions

Schedule subject to change

What are the performance opportunities?

The program will feature several jam sessions where students can apply new techniques from master classes and perform with other students and faculty, including Victor Wooten.

What are the requirements to attend?

All students 15 and older with six months of playing experience on electric or acoustic bass are welcome to attend.

Please note:This program has limited capacity. Submission of registration materials alone does not guarantee participation in the program. You will secure your spot by paying in full. When the program capacity has been reached, registrants who have not paid in full will be placed on a waitlist.

What do I need to bring?

Students should bring their instrument and any necessary accessories. We provide amplifiers for all participants to use in our classes. Amplifiers are not provided for use in practice rooms, so you may elect to bring a set of practice headphones and a small practice amplifier.

If you intend to stay in the Berklee residence halls while participating in the program, please also review what to bring for your room on the housing page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Program Directors

Program Director: Sandro Scoccia

In 1991 Sandro Scoccia arrived from Italy to study at Berklee College of Music. While he was a student he was in high demand, busy gigging. Upon graduating, he was invited back to the college to work in many different capacities. Since 2012 he has been the assistant chair in the Bass Department. Throughout his musical career, Scoccia has shared the stage with some of the greatest musicians out there. He is known for his command of several diverse styles including Brazilian, Cuban, fusion, funk, jazz, and blues. Scoccia currently manages his group, Mangalô, performing throughout the New England area.

Program Director: David Marvuglio

David Marvuglio has been a member of the Berklee bass faculty since 2013 and currently serves as an assistant professor. As a bassist, he has performed internationally in many styles including metal, hardcore, punk, classical, indie, and jazz. Marvuglio has toured and performed with acts such as Ice Nine Kills, the Heavy, Sarah Longfield, Rare Futures, and Lesser Glow. Additionally, in 2015 Marvuglio published his book, Metal Bass Lines, through Berklee Press/Hal Leonard.

Meet Your Artistic Directors: Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten

As chair of the Bass Department, Steve Bailey is a constant source of inspiration, whether through his career advice or the long list of heavy-hitting bassists that he's brought to campus to work with students, including legendary virtuoso Victor Wooten, who also serves as a visiting artist for the Bass Workshop.

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