Andrew Gouche
For over 30 years, Andrew’s iconic bass playing has inspired countless R&B and gospel musicians.
Make Your Bass Lines Groove and Stand Out
Master essential techniques to drive the band and make people move! Learn volume control, rhythmic syncopations, “ghost notes”, and other skills to become the driving force behind every groove.
Bass Guitar
Intermediate +
$97
$349
12k+ Learners
Andrew Gouche
Make Your Bass Lines Groove and Stand Out
Master essential techniques to drive the band and make people move! Learn volume control, rhythmic syncopations, “ghost notes”, and other skills to become the driving force behind every groove.
Bass Guitar
Intermediate +
TRANSFORM YOUR PIANO PLAYING
Master Gospel Bass
Learn secrets to creating the driving bass lines and infectious grooves that make gospel music so exciting
Play with Feel and Soul
Develop confident techniques that utilize dynamics and ghost notes to create a soulful sound.
Learn Signature Techniques
Master different picking styles and smooth, walking bass lines to create that iconic gospel sound
Your music your way
In-depth video lessons (14+)
Step-by-step curriculum
At your own pace
Lifetime access
Skills You’ll learn
Grooving in time and with “pocket”
Dynamics and feel
Walking bass lines
Syncopation and placement
Gospel picking styles
Music theory for gospel bass
A BETTER WAY TO LEARN MUSIC
Yousic Play’s accelerated learning method helps you learn skills faster and have more fun playing. You’ll be guided by Andrew and connected with a supportive community of other musicians for encouragement.
Lesson Plan
- 1. Andrew’s Influences
- 2. Playing With Attitude
- 3. Thumping and Plucking (Slapping)
- 4. Walking Bass Line & Ghost Notes
- 5. Tone & Touch
- 6. Know Your Gear
- 7. Andrew’s Approach To Gospel Music
- 8. Andrew's Iconic Licks
- 9. How To Groove
- 10. Student Sessions - Bass Talk at sound check
- 11. Student Sessions - Thank You Lord - Walter Hawkins
- 12. Solo Performance - Jump Start
- 13. Solo Performance - Way Back When
- 14. Solo Performance - I Feel For You
Your Instructor
Andrew Gouche
From legendary artists like Prince, Gladys Knight, Andraé Crouch, The Winans, and Chaka Khan, Andrew Gouché’s iconic bass playing has touched the hearts and moved the souls of many for over 30 years. A true pioneer, Andrew’s unique bass lines have been replicated countless times by myriad R&B and gospel musicians.
It’s an attitude thing. It’s about playing with attitude. If you don’t feel it, the people you are playing with won’t feel it either. Let’s find that attitude.”
WHAT DO OTHER MUSICIANS LIKE YOU HAVE TO SAY?
Well, they’re singing our praises.
“I used to struggle with being creative, but this course opened up my mind to new ideas and new possibilities”
“I promise you this is one of the best gospel piano courses I have ever seen”
“This is the best gospel piano course! You’re going to learn so many things. I 100% recommend it!”
“I used to struggle with being creative, but this course opened up my mind to new ideas and new possibilities”
“I promise you this is one of the best gospel piano courses I have ever seen”
“This is the best gospel piano course! You’re going to learn so many things. I 100% recommend it!”
Why our students always succeed
they Explore
by using their creativity and bringing the PLAY back in playing
They Learn
with easy-to-follow lesson plans and practice materials created by experts
They Grow
with access to a diverse supportive community of fellow musicians
FAQ
This course is for intermediate and above bass guitar players. Whether you’re a bass guitar hobbyist, band mate, music student, or music educator, you’re sure to get tons of actionable value from Andrew’s lessons.
You need a comfortable knowledge level of the piano to participate in this workshop. Berklee College of Music professor Alain Merville explains all of the music theory and provides practical understanding behind every concept and technique Cory teaches. This curriculum is packed with information and you’ll likely get different learnings of it depending on your level of musical knowledge.
We provide resources throughout the course to help you: including pre-recorded Q&As with Cory & Alain, music theory exercises, ear training exercises, performance exercises, and play-along tracks for you to measure your progress throughout the entire experience.
Yes! You’ll have lifetime access to the video lessons, pre-recorded Q&As, full curriculum, and continued access to the Yousic Play community. You’ll be able to use the video as a resource as you continue to develop your musical skills alongside your peers and for the rest of your music journey.
Absolutely not. All the video lessons are pre-recorded, allowing you to watch them whenever is best for you. Inside the platform, you’ll see the daily classwork to complete to stay on track.
The Q&A sessions with Cory and Alain were recorded previously and include tons of valuable tips and instruction as part of the journey. You’ll get the best of both worlds – many of the benefits of learning in person, all from the comfort of your own home and the flexibility of your own hours.
Yes. If for any reason you want to refund your enrollment, you may do so within the first 30 days of starting the course and receive credit back in your account to take a different workshop or class.
If there are any other questions, please send us an email at hello@yousicplay.com and we’ll gladly help you!