Jon’s Blog
With hundreds of exclusive interviews on this site from all kinds of bass players, there’s something to learn from every one of them. These blog posts reflect my “takeaways” from these interviews, as each one offers inspiration to make us better individuals, better musicians, and — of course — better bass players. Your comments are always welcome!
Does it hurt to play the bass? Here’s what the pros do.
“Hey, it doesn’t hurt when I do that. Far out!”
Read MoreLearning bass (without the body of a Greek god)
Heavy on results, easy on the muscles and bones
Read More4 great ways to turn regular muscles into bass-playing muscles!
Suddenly, you’re asking a lot from your body, so be sure to treat it well
Read MoreHere’s why you’re not too old to learn bass
Muscle aches, schmuscle aches! There’s an easier way to do it.
Read MoreWhere does it hurt?
As a bass player, holding your arm up for 50 years can eventually catch up to you
Read More6 tips for bass players who deal with pain
Sometimes a few simple things can make a huge difference
Read MoreThere’s music that’ll blow your mind!
Learn bass by finding stuff you couldn’t possibly have ever heard before
Read MoreDoes Leland Sklar have chops?
Playing bass isn’t about having chops; it’s about knowing how to use them
Read MoreDon’t fall victim to “tab dependency”
Learn to take off those sight-reading training wheels
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