This is a bass practice session that will work on the following: Major pentatonic scale across two strings Hand shifts Alternate plucking Fretboard knowledge Timing, groove, and feel Creating bass lines and fills Get my weekly bass lessons, tips, and ...
When I was younger, I was really into the self-improvement literature. Whilst I struggled a bit with some of the writing and suggestions, I was into the likes of Anthony Robbins et al. If I read a book or listened ...
Not having a clear plan, not being consistent with your practice, and only playing what you know over and over again. These are three very common mistakes and this video lesson shows you how to combat them. For the practice ...
Ever wondered what it's like to record in a proper studio? One thing's for sure: once you're in there it's a different world. There are rules, politics and expected standards of behaviour that you need to know. It's a terrible ...
You've been playing a while and you're pretty good and you figure you can make a living from your bass playing. With more and more (good) musicians coming up and probably fewer live/studio gigs than ever, how do you compete ...
I've taught hundreds of students over the years. I noticed that most had a passion for the instrument and a general desire to be really good. The number of students who actually committed to a routine was surprisingly low. In ...
Music is one of the only scientifically-proven activities you can do that works on multiple positive areas including coordination, problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, organisation, focus, and discipline. That being said, it can undoubtedly have negative impacts, especially on the body. ...
“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.”― David Allen Evernote is what I use to hold my musical ideas. The Information Age we live in bombards my poor bass player’s mind with too much stuff, so I need ...
1.Make A Decision Have an idea about what you want to get out of learning a musical instrument. Do you want to play in bands, become a session player, record in the studio or just play for fun? This will ...
Scott Adams is the guy behind the popular cartoon Dilbert. He has made his millions from it and is one of the few famous cartoonists in the world. Adams says that he isn’t the most talented artist, nor the funniest ...