Ernesto Martín: Bassist, Educator, and Pioneer in Flamenco Bass Teaching
Ernesto Martín is a leading figure in electric bass education, with over 20 years of experience as a musician and teacher. He is the creator of Debajoeléctrico, the first Spanish-speaking educational YouTube channel dedicated to the electric bass, which currently has more than 150,000 subscribers. His work has helped shape how thousands of bassists learn, practice, and understand the instrument. See this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@debajoelectrico
With a deep passion for music education, Ernesto developed a unique teaching method to approach flamenco bass — an instrument that, until recently, lacked a structured pedagogical foundation within the flamenco tradition. His approach blends flamenco’s rhythmic and expressive language with modern electric bass techniques, making the style accessible to players from any musical background.
Through debajoelectrico.com, he offers courses, lessons, and resources for bassists of all levels. In this course, Ernesto provides clear, progressive instruction, guiding students from essential techniques to the interpretation of complex flamenco forms. His goal is to make flamenco bass understandable, playable, and inspiring for bassists around the world — and to give them the tools to confidently express themselves within this unique and powerful style.
Carles Benavent: The Revolution of Flamenco Bass
Carles Benavent is a legend of the electric bass and the pioneer of merging flamenco with jazz and other contemporary styles. With a career spanning over four decades, he has worked with iconic flamenco figures such as Paco de Lucía and Camarón de la Isla, as well as collaborating with internationally renowned musicians like Chick Corea.
His contribution to the electric bass in flamenco has been revolutionary, developing a unique language that combines technical virtuosity with flamenco expressiveness. His unmistakable style has influenced generations of bassists and laid the foundation for what we now know as flamenco bass.
In this course, Carles Benavent shares his knowledge and experience through exclusive material, offering students a unique opportunity to learn from the master who transformed the role of the bass in flamenco.
A Course Created by Experts for Bassists Worldwide
The flamenco bass course offered by Ernesto Martín and Carles Benavent is the result of years of research, practice, and teaching. It is designed for bassists who wish to immerse themselves in the flamenco language, understanding its rhythm, harmony, and specific techniques.
If you want to learn from the best and discover how to play flamenco bass with authenticity and precision, this course is your opportunity to do so.