Bass Lessons with Jonathan Herrera

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530 Vistamont Ave
Berkeley, CA 94708

History

I have been teaching privately and giving clinics and masterclasses since graduation from the music programs at USC and LAMA. I also have an extensive history as a bass authority in print with Bass Player Magazine, the world's primary resource for news, interviews, instruction. and reviews about the culture of bass.

Specialties

Get better fast. Study with Bass Player Magazine's former Senior Editor and one of the Bay Area's most in-demand musicians.

Reviews

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5.017 reviews
Matt T.
5/15/2025

I've been taking lessons with Jonathan Herrera for several months, and I'm continually impressed by his deep understanding of the mechanics of jazz improvisation. His knowledge of theory is...

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Neill C.
10/9/2023

This guy is as good as it gets - friendly, patient, experienced, an absolute expert in his fields!

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Lindsay L.
5/31/2018

I'm a self-taught bass player who recently plateaued, and realized I couldn't improve without the tailored instruction and personal accountability a quality teacher such as Jonathan affords....

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Gemma C.
7/16/2019

Bass lessons with Jonathan have been excellent. He is not only an incredibly proficient player but also an inspiring teacher--pulling techniques from various styles and perspectives. From...

Michael W.
7/17/2019

Prior to my lessons with Jonathan, I had no experience playing a musical instrument, couldn't read music and had no understanding of music theory, whatsoever. After our initial meeting and...

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