Bass Line Breakdown Club
Workshop 2
True Lies
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Lock in Leon Wilkesonâs driving Southernârock groove in two relaxed, live sessions â without getting lost in a wall of tabs.
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Join This Monthly Workshop â ÂŁ27 / $34
Launch offer:Â ÂŁ20 / $27Â for this workshop if you book before midnight on Sun 8th March
What weâll cover in this workshop
In this monthly workshop we dig into the bass line for Lynyrd Skynyrdâs âGimme Back My Bulletsâ â a proper bluesârock riff thatâs all about time, tone and attitude.â
What we'll learn:
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The main riff and song form â verse, chorus and key figures.
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Rightâhand attack and groove for that tight, punchy feel.
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How to handle the syncopation and pushes without rushing.
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Simple fills and variations you can sprinkle in without overplaying.
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I'll show you a simplified version if you are struggling with the original bass line
How this particular workshop runs
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Session 1 â Learn the Line:
We map out the song, nail the main riff, and go section by section with clear fingering and counting. Slow playâthroughs, looped tricky bars, and time for questions. -
Session 2 â Lock It In:
Full recap, then we work on consistency, fills, and playing along at a couple of tempos. Weâll talk about how to make it sit with a drummer and how to keep it relaxed but driving.
You'll get the follow download materials:
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PDF TAB/notes for the line.
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Slow and fullâspeed original tracks minus bass to practise with.
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Replay access to both sessions if you canât be there live.
No fancy tech needed â if you can join a normal Zoom call, youâre ready.
Michael Lyons
"I donât even know if itâs legal in the United States to learn Skynyrd from a Brit but Greg taught this first workshop like he was born in the South. From beginner to intermediate to pro he walked us up in levels of difficulty of play. Chord charts, tabs, backing tracks (slowed and at speed) were available. A lot of preparation went into this workshop and it showed"
Who this workshop is perfect for
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You like classic rock and Southernârock bass lines.
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You can play basic 8thânote rock lines and want more feel and detail.
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You want a line thatâs gigâuseful, not just a party trick.
If youâve ever heard this tune and thought âthatâs a great driving line, Iâd love to play it properlyâ, this oneâs for you.
Dates, time and price
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Two live Zoom sessions at 3pm UK time on:
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Session 1: Wed 11th MarchÂ
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Session 2:Â Wed 25th March
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Around 60 minutes per session.
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Join from anywhere â if you can get on a normal Zoom call, youâre set.
Price for this monthly workshop
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Standard price:Â ÂŁ27Â Â ($34) for this monthly workshop.
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Launch offer: £20  ($27) if you book before Sun 8th March
Thereâs no longâterm commitment here â this page is just for the 'Gimme Back My Bullets' workshop. Youâre booking this one workshop only.
Join the Kenny Wayne Shepherd 'True Lies' Workshop â ÂŁ27 / $34
Merle Peters
"I just wanted say how much I enjoyed the recent workshop GBS did on Lynyrd Skynyrdâs Gimme Back My Bullets.
Busy southern rock line, but Greg did a great job of breaking it down and giving options that may not be the original line, but certainly something you can play along to.
The workshops are new and you can pick and choose which songs you want to work on. No long term commitment. Two hour long zoom lessons with replays if you canât make the lesson time. Love it."
The workshops will be presented by myself, and if you don't know me yet, I'm Greg Hagger, a professional bass player, educator. and creator of Greg's Bass Shed.
I concentrate on teaching bass players real life-skills, with a focus on feel and confidence, rather than speed, or flashing, busy playing.
Whether you're a bedroom player, attend jam sessions or a seasoned musician, you'll get a lot our of these sessions and have fun at the same time.
