MARK EVANS BASSICS

MARK EVANS "BASSICS" PROGRAM @ ROCKSTAR

THE BASSICS Program

How do you distil and teach 50 years of rock bass playing from one Australia's most beloved and iconic bass players? Introducing the "Bassics Program".

What you can expect:

Breaks bass playing down to its fundamental and powerful basics.
Teaches the importance of the bass player's role in the band.
Explores the roots and evolution of rock bass playing in Australia and overseas.
Shares many a yarn about iconic Australian songs and the musicians that were part of the Australian rock revolution.
Teaches the true way to play bass for iconic AC/DC and Rose Tattoo songs.
Explores gear and how to get the sound that suits you.

MARK @ ROCKSTAR

A Leichhardt local, Mark has joined forces with Rockstar to make a difference through music. Mark's approach to music and community very much aligns with Rockstar ideology and his aim is to support and empower musicians of all ages and abilities.

Mark and Director Luke Edwards have collaborated to create an education module like no other called "The Bassics". This program captures the fundamental elements of rock bass, from Mark's days playing with AC/DC to his early days as a student learning the elements of rhythm and blues.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Mark has a strong belief in "making a difference" and has been working with Luke in Rockstar's inclusive arts program.

Using both of their unique skill sets, Mark and Luke have joined forces to create the "Support Band" program. Support Band is a Rockstar initiative that aims to engage young people with neurodiverse, mental health and disability challenges and support them to connect and create music, build relationships and perform. See the "Support Band" Page for further details.

A MESSAGE FROM MARK

Hello, welcome to BASSICS!

I have been very fortunate over the last 50+ years as a bass player; played a heap of shows in many different countries with a whole bunch of people, some that have become lifelong friends, thankfully.,,,,and have been part of some cool recordings that have evidently influenced quite a few....so now it’s time to share what l have picked up on my journey so far.

Let me presume you want to be a bass player or in fact have already bitten by the bass bug: That’s where BASSICS comes in, it’s about where and how the bass guitar fits into a rock band situation, as an integral part of the foundation. Sure, it can feature also if called. But for me l have always enjoyed being part of the engine room, for me that’s where the bass lives and breathes.

So, BASSICS is private tuition at ROCKSTAR for the absolute beginner through to advanced bass players. My aim is to help you get the most out of your bass playing and most importantly enjoy the time you put into being a better bass player.

Mark Evans - Rockstar

MARK EVANS "BASSICS" PROGRAM