Want to learn bass? Get good at playing the blues.
As a bass player, almost everything you play will be rooted in the blues
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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!
Learning bass (for old rockers)
There are countless things you can do to keep the groove alive
Read MoreIt’s never too late to learn bass
Just a few tweaks, to both your body and your mind, can make all the difference in the world
Read More3 things “old rockers” should do to learn bass
Those classic rock bass riffs aren’t going to play themselves!
Read MoreThe power of universal fingerings for learning bass
“There’s not just one, but there’s one that suits you”
Read MoreWant to learn bass? Practice what you suck at!
“Keep it fluid so that it is subconscious rather than conscious”
Read MoreLearning bass requires the right kind of discipline
Your (well intentioned) practice routine may be holding you back
Read MoreMaking everything groove – including scales
Everyone says learning bass should be fun. But how are they being taught?
Read MoreWhat to do when getting older affects your bass playing
Tips for keeping the groove alive when your body pushes back
Read MoreThe reluctant bass player
How learning bass, even begrudgingly, became a life-changing experience for so many
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