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The Improvisor’s Path is now in Arabic, Mandarin and Spanish!!

Called "a future classic" by Bass Player Magazine,The Improviser's Path explores the bassist's path to mastery. It is a study of harmony, rhythm, improvisation, and fretboard awareness for the modern bassist.

Available as a physical copy or digital download.


NEW ALBUM RELEASE!

In This Moment” was recorded on Dec 21, 2020 with Greg Goebel (pno) & Charlie Doggett (drms/perc) and is a bit of a departure from my last few releases. I’ve always loved piano trios and I can’t express my gratitude to these two pillars of the Portland scene for joining me on this one…. I love these guys and I know that you will, too.

• Check out ‘In This Moment’ HERE

 

 

2.5hrs of groove, rhythm, time-feel, technique and learning how to actively listen and lock with the rhythms around you. This book/video series is primarily oriented around the development of my 3-finger rhythmic technique but can be adopted to further your technique in whatever way fits your technical goals for the instrument.


My new educational portal has launched!

LOADED with exclusive content. Video lessons, 50+ play-along tracks with charts and albums mixed minus bass, loads of worksheets and downloadable reference materials, live archival footage, practice loops…. Check it out!

BassEducation.com


Let me introduce myself..

The official bio for Damian…

 

Damian Erskine is known for his ability to fit into most any musical situation, extraordinary reading and improvising skills as well, as being an educator and columnist.  He has played in the studio or on the stage with • Peter ErskineGino VannelliVince Mendoza and the WDR Big BandThe Jaco Pastorius Big BandLes McCannSkerik • Jeff LorberJubu Smith • Nigel Hall • The Buddy Rich Alumni All-Star BandBob SheppardJoe LockeJohn BeasleyGeorge ColliganVardan OvsepianAntonio HartDayna StephensCharmaine Neville and many others, as well as being featured on the GospelChops.com "Shed Sessionz Vol. 1" DVD. 

Damian is an adjunct professor at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.  In addition,  he regularly teaches abroad with JEA (Jazz Education Abroad) in Shanghai, Bangkok, Cyprus and Beirut. He has taught in the US at Gerald Veasley's Bass Bootcamp, the National Guitar Workshop and Berklee College of Music's Guitar Week. 

Damian is also a regular contributor to the popular bass education site, scottsbasslessons.com and has written for Bass Player Magazine, Bass Musician Magazine, as well having maintained a popular weekly column at NoTreble.com more than 10 years.  

Damian has also authored two books, "Right Hand Drive” and “The Improvisor’s Path” and is the creator of BassEducation.com