The Nerd Corner - Cohort Sessions

This is a philosophy-first masterclass featuring 40+ video lessons (4+ hours of content) where Hadrien shares his complete methodology for developing as a musician. It's structured as a conversation between Hadrien and Grammy-winning pianist Ruslan Sirota, half teaching, half discussion. Think of it like sitting in a studio with Hadrien as he explains not just what to play, but how to think, hear, and evolve as a musician.

The Masterclass covers: Philosophy of musicianship and Hadrien's self-taught journey; Building musical language vs. memorizing licks; All modes, how to hear them, feel them, and use them musically; Transcribing methodology that develops your ear; Playing in a band and finding your voice; Technique with meaning, action, feel, fretless, putting soul into notes; The difference between social media musicians and real musicians.

Yes and no. You'll learn technique, but technique isn't the point. Most courses give you exercises, "practice this scale," "learn this lick." Month after month, you don't actually become more musical. This masterclass gives you the tools Hadrien used to go from a kid in Paris wearing out rewind buttons to being called "the new Jaco" by John McLaughlin. The philosophy behind technique. The intelligence behind note choices. The musicianship that separates good players from exceptional ones.

Immediately after purchase, you'll receive an email with login credentials and access instructions. You can start watching within minutes.

The videos are available for streaming through our course platform only. Downloadable materials (tabs, transcriptions, supplementary PDFs) are included where applicable.

Three things: First, it's philosophy-first. You learn HOW to think, not just WHAT to play. Second, it comes from a self-taught virtuoso who achieved world-class status without formal academy training, so he explains complex ideas in plain language. Third, it's about developing YOUR voice, not copying Hadrien's. This is music education that makes you a better musician, not just a better bass player.

The docuseries is Hadrien Feraud's origin story, his influences, his personal journey, and how his approach to music and the bass came to be. It's a standalone free series, not a direct part of the Masterclass, but a natural predecessor to it. The docuseries references various musical compositions, recordings, and artists for educational and reference purposes only, under fair use.

We offer three pricing tiers so every student can choose the level of learning and support they want. The Full Masterclass starts at $249. The Pro tier is $299 and includes advanced modes instruction and the large-group workshop. The VIP tier is $599 and includes the small-group workshop and future updates.

We offer three pricing tiers so every student can choose the level of learning and support they want. The Full Masterclass starts at $249. The Pro tier is $299 and includes advanced modes instruction and the large-group workshop. The VIP tier is $599 and includes the small-group workshop and future updates.

No. One payment. Lifetime access. No monthly fees. No waiting for next month's lesson. No "cancel before you get charged again." You own it forever.

Yes. We provide flexible payment options. You can pay in full or choose split payments. We also partner with Shopify and PayPal, which gives you additional ways to pay in multiple installments.

The course platform is fully mobile-responsive, so you can watch on your phone or tablet through your browser. Study when the groove calls you.

Email our support team at support@hadrienferaud.com, and we'll get you sorted quickly. Your purchase is tied to your account, so access can always be restored.

Depending on your package, you'll have the opportunity to join a live Q&A or group cohort session with Hadrien. Sessions are scheduled across different time slots and organized into groups. Once your purchase is complete, you'll receive options to book your session.