Stuck? Frustrated?
Tired of just learning licks?
You've come to the right place.
Norm is known internationally as both player & music educator and has taught thousands of bassists around the world. It’s time to take your bass playing to the next level.
Why Art Of Groove Academy?
Learn more easily.
Norm explains complex musical techniques and concepts in a simple, concise way so you can start improving right away.
Learn the right way.
Music theory found online can be sketchy. Art Of Groove Academy curriculum is taught at the university level and is proven & sound. Avoid having to UN-learn later!
Learn the right stuff.
Art Of Groove Academy doesn't just focus on one particular style or flashy technique—although we do cover LOTS of styles & techniques!—but develops well-rounded, groove-oriented players, able to function well in ANY musical situation.
Save money.
We could charge more (and probably should!)…but never want cost to stand in the way for those serious about musical growth.
It's simply the best value in bass education.
P.S. Church bassist? Norm has decades of experience in worship ministry. Art Of Groove Academy's curriculum will help you be ready for Sunday morning!
“The Art of Groove Academy is so amazing! I’m living in the woodshed.”
Phil S. (Grand Rapids, MI)
The Curriculum
60-Lesson Groove Course
Norm’s most popular courses! Originally published as The Art Of Groove on MusicDojo (Adam Nitti's excellent online music school), this 3-level coursework is the core of his curriculum for private lessons.
This three-part course is only available to subscribers.
Level 1
Establish a solid foundation for your grooving!
Technique, fingerboard familiarity, basic theory, ear training & rhythm chart navigation.
Level 2
Broaden & refine your grooving abilities! Concept/approach, more ear training/ rhythmic analysis, developing a rhythmic & harmonic vocabulary, variations/fills, metronome studies & the “critical subtleties.”
Level 3
For the bassist seeking to expand their vocabulary and ability to "emotively communicate" with their instrument.
Covers a broad range of musical styles & phrasing techniques.
Grooving for Heaven
Norm's acclaimed instructional DVD series. Nearly 7 hours of proven curriculum between 4 volumes.
Volume 1
A one-on-one clinic especially for the bass player seeking to establish that elusive solid foundation for their playing, with a focus upon the unique factors and considerations (musical and otherwise) encountered in contemporary worship. Bassists at every level of experience will find their effectiveness enhanced through Norm's casual yet intensive look at a multitude of topics.
Volume 2
An engaging, one-on-one clinic that explores the next level of progression for the contemporary worship bassist desiring to build upon their solid understanding of the fundamentals. The committed bass player will emerge with a fresh perspective on what to play, what not to play, and how effectiveness is frequently dictated by the subtleties.
Volume 3
An in-depth and engaging exploration into the relationship between the bass and drums in a contemporary ensemble. Together with drummer David Owens (Thomas Dolby), Norm demonstrates and clarifies a multitude of concepts, exercises and groove considerations as he takes you to the next level. An indispensable resource for bassists and drummers pursuing maximum rhythm section effectiveness.
Volume 4
Dedicated to the advanced techniques employed in the modern bass vocabulary. As opposed to presenting a "glossary of riffs", Norm demystifies these techniques to allow the committed bassist to assimilate them for the broadest possible range of artistic expression. Features performances from his critically-acclaimed solo debut: Pondering the Sushi.
NEW COURSE! Inside to Outside: Practical Harmony for Improvisation
Do you struggle when trying to play or compose “jazzy” or harmonically interesting lines?
This is the material Norm focused on when he first started getting serious about writing and playing jazz fusion.
Modern Rock Course
Frustrated or bored? Don’t despair! Strategies for creatively (and authentically) navigating 8th-note rock grooves through 4-chord progressions to make them fun, challenging & musically fulfilling.
Groove Bassics
A crash course for new bass players (or those just wanting a review of the fundamentals)!
By popular demand, Norm has created an accelerated course intended to get those just starting out on the instrument up and playing actual grooves in the shortest possible timeframe!
Norm Stockton Tunes
Learn Norm's bass parts!
Full song tutorials show practical application of the concepts and techniques from the 60-Lesson Groove Course. Select material from Norm’s albums, with more on the way from his latest, Grooves & Sushi.
Lincoln Brewster Tunes
Full song tutorials of Norm’s live bass parts from his years performing & recording with chart-topping worship artist Lincoln Brewster.
"I've been a subscriber for the past few days. I feel it made me a better bass player already."
Pawel R.
Typhoon Sessions
Behind-the-scenes for the Tea In The Typhoon album production! A look at the making of the project! The clips will take you from preproduction sessions all the way through to mastering, and include footage from sessions with Gregg Bissonette, John Patitucci, Michael Manring and more.
This content is only available to subscribers.
Real World Perspectives
Up-close & personal insight is yours with Real World Perspectives!
This series features interviews with prominent industry and ministry professionals sharing priceless advice and wisdom from their years of experience. Fantastic insight from world-renowned musicians, producers, engineers & more!
This content is only available to subscribers.
Norm's past students have gone on to excel at prestigious music schools and performing professionally.
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Option 1: Purchase Individual Courses!
Cost ranges from $5 - $24
Courses Available with this Option:
Groove Bassics beginner series
Modern Rock Bass series
Inside to Outside harmony & improvisation series
Grooving for Heaven instructional DVDs (4 volumes)
Song tutorials from Norm Stockton’s
Pondering the Sushi
Tea In The Typhoon
Grooves & Sushi
Song tutorials for Lincoln Brewster tunes
Option 2: Subscribe!
*THE BEST VALUE*
FREE 7 day trial and ONLY $9.99/month for UNLIMITED streaming access to entire catalog including:
All of the Courses in Option 1, PLUS:
60-lesson Groove Course (the core of Norm's curriculum for private lessons)
Real World Perspectives series
Typhoon Sessions
New content as it is added to the expanding library!