Charles Berthoud STUNS students at Musicians Institute, Hollywood

I recently did a bass clinic at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, and at the beginning, I performed my song Elevated. Thanks to @musiciansinstitute for having me!

I recently did a bass clinic at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, and at the beginning, I performed my song Elevated. Thanks to @musiciansinstitute for having me!

[CharlesBerthoud]

Whoa I made it onto BassCamp!! Thanks so much for the shoutout 🙏🏻

[bassboy]

I am a 74 y/o (newly retired) professional touring bass player. I must say I have never heard a better bass player / soloist ever! My highest compliments and respect to Sir Charles! You are amazing!

[ShuKatashSam]

THERE is the proof folks. No video edits, just a straight run through. You do not get this good without the work to back it up.

[pabloandres]

More like "Charles STUNS everyone"

[JasDarc]

I've played bass since the early 60s when the bass guitar was a new kid on the block and we had to teach ourselves how to play or be doomed to be dance band bassist clones. Played pro and semi pro. I was considered an innovator in my early years. No idea how he does this but stunning to watch. Respect.

[trevoraird]

There is no substitute for hard work and practice, practice, practice. This young man is an amazing musician 👏👏

[johnny]

The dude has redefined what the bass can be. Simply the best player in the world.

[pauloalvesdesouza]

I feel privileged to live in an era where I could listen to giants like Chris Squire, Jaco, Geddy Lee, as a kid and teenager and now Charles brings new life, blood, and his astounding talent to us.
Looking forward to your work on the years ahead.

[fporretto]

Devotion brings dedication.
Dedication -- plus a dollop of talent -- brings mastery.
Mastery brings joy.
Congratulations, Charles.

[Zepherian]

It's not just the technical ability, it's the musicality that gets me. All his stuff just sounds so melodic and flawless. Honey for the ears.

[jeffjames]

It does my heart good to someone taking the base guitar out of the background and putting it up front and center.

[PowderedToastMan]

I played a C major scale today. LOL. ✌️

[mickthemerciless]

That's the best bass solo I've heard. Musical and some killer licks

[oDucking]

The fact one man can be so good at literally anything.
I don't blame them for being stunned after this performance.

[bassman]

This guys chops have chops ! What an extraordinary display of dexterity and a command of his instrument !

[harrymoto]

So I can get tabs and instructions to learn to play this song... but where do I get 50 years to develop the skills? You are a phenomena, sir! Thanks for playing, as they say.

[BrendonDugan]

Anyone else get transported to the shire for a brief moment a few times in the song? I love it.

[Atlas]

I cant wait to get good enough to play this flawlessly, Amazing work as usually. Also I love your tapping book, recently got it, my tapping is much better now.

[marioprifti]

Elevated is such a blast of a track, was having a really fun gradually piecing it together. It's tough but each individual section is surprisingly achievable. Great work at the clinic!

[johncat]

I was a session base player for 52 years.I can't believe how far we've come.You young guys make us look like country musicians