What Does “Playing Correctly” Really Mean?
Important things to think about when approaching your instrument
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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!
How Musical Is Your Bass Playing?
The coolness – and the danger – of injecting “that” lick
Read MoreHow Disciplined Of A Bass Player Are You?
Layin’ down the groove, versus “Look at me! Look at me!”
Read MoreDo You Remember Your School’s Music Program?
Kids must be taught to appreciate music from an early age
Read MoreWhat If Leo Fender Were Still Around?
Imagine today’s “state of the art” possibilities for his instruments
Read MoreWill This Really Get You Fired as a Bass Player?
Breaking free from all the rules By Jon Liebman Week of April 29, 2019 As musicians, bass players especially, we’re admonished, repeatedly, to do just…
Read MoreWill The “Right” Gear Make You A Better Player?
If you’re not grooving, all the gear in the world won’t save you
Read MoreShould A 5-String Take You Higher Or Lower?
The rationale behind choosing a low B or a high C By Jon Liebman Week of April 15, 2019 This week, we published an interview…
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