When the Band Stops… and it’s All On You
Why the same bass line suddenly matters a whole lot more Jon Liebman April 6, 2026
Read MoreThe Essence of Groove – Free Bass Lessons
Welcome to The Essence of Groove. Here you’ll find a collection of free bass lessons filled with groove-focused insights, practical tips, and essential concepts every bass player should know. A lot of these lessons were inspired by the questions and challenges I hear most often from students and players around the world.
I hope you dig in, explore, and find something that helps you connect more deeply with the groove. Your comments and feedback are always welcome!
— Jon
The Truth About Playing Whole Notes on Bass
Why simple bass parts demand more control than you may think
Read MoreHow Tommy Cogbill Turned Simple Bass Patterns Into Soulful Grooves
What happens when simple bass ideas meet real soul and feel
Read MoreBass Grooving Using the Major 6th
A simple but extremely effective way to transform your bass lines
Read MoreWhy Duck Dunn’s Bass Lines Felt So Good
How to get that deep, steady pocket in your own playing
Read MoreAnticipation: How Great Bass Lines Push the Groove Forward
Discovering what gives certain songs that irresistible “lift”
Read MoreThe Secret to a Great Bass Groove? Repetition
How playing the same line makes the whole band sound better
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