The Autonomous Musician series
Hear it. Understand it.
Make it your own.
A practical guide to hearing, understanding, and using music—built to help you become an independent, creative musician.
Learn the language of music, connect theory to your instrument, and develop the tools to improvise, create parts, and understand the songs you play.
The full book
The Autonomous Musician
The complete project brings together bass, guitar, theory, and practice around one goal: musical autonomy.
Bass module
The Autonomous Bassist
Build dependable time, chord-tone awareness, and an understanding of how scales connect to harmony. Reference material, bass lines, and practice guidance support your playing.
Guitar module
The Autonomous Guitarist
Develop reliable chord changes, learn your way around the instrument, and connect scales to harmony through reference material, chords, and focused practice.
Ready to learn from
The content is ready.
The packaging is in progress.
The reference material and practice tips are complete and ready to use. Final design and packaging of the book and modules are still in progress; the finished editions are not yet available for purchase.
Students beginning lessons receive an early version of the relevant bass or guitar module as a self-contained reference and practice companion.
About the author
From playing to understanding.
Michael Bilotta is a bassist, vocalist, and music instructor based in Central Massachusetts. He studied songwriting at Berklee College of Music from 1987 to 1991 and brings four decades of playing experience to his work. His teaching helps students develop the knowledge, practical skills, and independence to make music their own.
MICHAEL BILOTTA
BASSIST
Groove-driven performance, original music, and instruction.
SELECTED PERFORMANCE
Live performance, studio work, and original music—anchored by feel, time, and the bass line.
THE AUTONOMOUS MUSICIAN
A practical, modular guide for musicians building a creative life on their own terms.
The book and individual learning modules will be available here as they are completed.