Ellen Alaverdyan, age 11, has a mature approach for learning bass
When it comes to learning bass, 11-year-old Ellen Alaverdyan is wise beyond her years, nailing grooves by Geddy Lee, Victor Wooten, and Paul McCartney.
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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!
Want to learn bass? Great! What’s your plan?
Sometimes just taking the most logical next step is best
Read MoreAre you working on the right stuff for learning bass?
How to play with determination, simplicity, and groove
Read MoreHave you ever felt like you’re not a “good enough” bass player?
Here’s why learning bass is much more attainable than you think
Read MoreHow to deal with the pain that comes from playing bass
Advice for learning bass despite what happens to our bodies when we get older
Read MoreIt’s never too late to start learning bass
“If all I ever do is come in here and play every day, it makes me happy.”
Read MoreHow Flea learned to play bass
Uncover the roots: A necessity for mastering the art of learning bass
Read MoreThe dark side of using YouTube to learn bass
The dangers and risks you need to know, before it’s too late
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