My website is aimed at improving the jazz skills and knowledge for everyone from the beginning student player, to a "weekend warrior", to even a seasoned professional musician. I provide lists of repertoire that frequently get "called", or suggested to play, at NYC jazz jam sessions, known as the most competitive in the world. I also have lists of important records to know and "jazz language" - things that get quoted all the time during people's improvisation, shout choruses to various material, and more. I also help bassists with their harmonic choices (with my various walking bass e-books), groove ability (with my Latin bass e-book), and online bass course with over 170 videos and 20 PDFs.

I was fortunate to attend Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music, and have studied and played with some of the most recorded musicians in history, around the world. My teachers as well as many past employers/bandleaders played with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Ahmad Jamal, Duke Ellington, and more. I did not start my main instrument, the upright bass, until age 19, but since have travelled the world and played extensively. Because I started this quite late in life (though I have been playing music from an early age), I am well aware of HOW to teach the required steps to reach your musical goals. Much of my success was due to amazing mentorship I had, but I also had to learn many of the "ropes" myself. Now, I want to share my knowledge with players all over the world.

I will SOON be starting an online community of musicians through Skool, and also offer individual lessons. Please DM me on Instagram or email me at wlylebass@gmail.com to find out more.