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!
Don’t pass up opportunities to play with others
“Keep your ears open and learn something from everyone” By Jon Liebman Week of October 12, 2020 You play bass, right? At the very least,…
Read MoreLearning bass means keeping the big picture in mind
Give the music just what it needs: no more, no less By Jon Liebman Week of October 5, 2020 What kind of mindset do you…
Read MoreShould you be a well-rounded bassist or a specialist?
Challenging the fear of being typecast
Read MoreWhat happens when you don’t know the tune?
Thoughts on using your ears to their full potential
Read MoreThe founding bass groovers – where would we be without them?
Tracing the instrument’s lineage shows a lot about how we got here
Read MoreKaty Perry or Lamb of God? (Learn them both!)
Learning to play a multitude of styles will make you a better bass player
Read MoreDoes being a guitar player qualify you to be a bass player?
“Bass players do think differently”
Read MoreHow Would You Approach the Bass if You Were Born Somewhere Else?
Observing other cultures can be enlightening – and fascinating!
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