Bass lines not happening? Here’s how to get back on track.

Jon Liebman
October 30, 2025

Ever feel like your bass groove sounds “okay,” at best?

Your fingers are in all the right places, you’re playing the right notes at the right time… but something’s missing — and you can’t quite figure out what. 

I’ve been there too. Every bass player has. 

In this week’s Essence of Groove video, I’ll show you 3 simple things you can start doing right now, today, to make your bass lines tighter, smoother, and more musical.

No convoluted bass lines to memorize, no overly complicated theory. Just 3 musical ideas that’ll help you get your groove back on track. 

Check out the video then leave a comment below with your takeaways. 

Let’s play bass!
— Jon