Disdain and snobbery toward the electric bass?
Living in a world with those “closed-minded purists”
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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!
At the end of the day, the bass is a supportive instrument…
…but that doesn’t mean it always has to be in the background
Read MoreWhat’s Your Real Reason for Playing Bass?
Did you do it because you wanted to, or because you had to?
Read MoreIs It Okay to Play Jazz on an Electric Bass?
Choice of instrument fuels debate on swing-ability By Jon Liebman Week of December 23, 2019 Should jazz bass be confined only to the upright bass? …
Read MoreDo You Get Ever Get Bored with the Bass?
Learning bass, with an eye toward having (even) more fun
Read MoreLearning to Play Bass with Strangers
When a new musical environment takes you out of your comfort zone
Read MoreHave We Been Learning Bass Wrong All This Time?
How far can we push the boundaries of the instrument while staying true to our role?
Read MoreWhat If You Have to Play Music You Don’t Like?
How learning bass sometimes means learning to be your best self
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