Jon Liebman — Founder/1st Bassman
FOR ANYONE WHO
✓ Plays bass
✓ Wants to play bass
✓ Just loves bass
As seen in:
Everything Bass, All in One Place
What people are saying about For Bass Players Only
“For Bass Players Only is a fine resource to all of us who love the bass. Come here often to see what is happening in the bass world. Love to all.”
—Jeff Berlin
Solo artist • Bill Bruford
“I enjoy getting For Bass Players Only and I read it all the time. Jon Liebman is one of the first pioneers to really get a bass website done right. The bass community owes him a tip of the hat.”
—Billy Sheehan
Mr. Big • David Lee Roth • The Winery Dogs
“FBPO is such a great place for the bass community to hang. So many diverse players and thoughts. Not many chances to dig such things in this day and age. Hang and enjoy. I do!”
—Leland Sklar
James Taylor • Phil Collins • Toto
“Before I joined For Bass Players Only, if somebody asked if I played an instrument, I would say, ‘I’m trying to learn bass.’ Now I say, ‘Yeah! I’m a bass player!’”
—Greg S. (California)
“I’m finding the whole experience with FBPO is WAY exceeding my expectations. I can finally stop scouring the internet for learning material because it’s all here!”
—Grayden P. (Australia)
“Jon makes all his courses non-threatening, non-judgmental, and easy (baby steps) with his ‘you-can-do-it’ encouragement. It’s fun to actually play along with songs that I like! (What a concept!)”
—Jill G. (California)
“For Bass Players Only is a great opportunity for bass enthusiasts to hear first-person comments from bassists well into their careers.”
—Chuck Rainey
Aretha Franklin • Steely Dan • Quincy Jones
“I want to thank Jon for celebrating the pulse, the GROOVE, the low end. Through For Bass Players Only, the tribe of BASS can thrive all as one!”
—Robert Trujillo
Metallica • Ozzy Osbourne
“For Bass Players Only!
Come and funk with us, baby.
On the one!”
—Bootsy Collins
James Brown • Parliament-Funkadelic
“I don’t get the pain from playing that I used to get. With For Bass Players Only, it’s amazing the amount of progress that I have made in such a short amount of time!”
—Dan S. (Pennsylvania)
“What a great learning vehicle Jon has created! For Bass Players Only emphasizes the ‘never stop learning’ attitude. It’s a perfect match for me!”
—Jim M. (Maine)
“Jon, I can never express to you how grateful I am for you doing the work, and me finding FBPO. You put me on a journey that will last me for the rest of my life, enjoyably!”
—Steve P. (Arkansas)
Hi, I’m Jon Liebman.
I created For Bass Players Only because I love the bass, and I love sharing that enthusiasm with other people who feel the same way.
Whether you’re here to learn to play or become a better bass player, hear the stories and insights of some of the world’s great bassists, or simply hang out with people who love bass as much as you do, I’m glad you’re here.
Take a look around and have fun. And if you need anything, I’m happy to help.
Jon Liebman
Founder/1st Bassman
For Bass Players Only