My Favorite Paul McCartney Bassline — Simplified
Jon Liebman August 31, 2026 How to make a great bassline easier without losing the groove
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In this section you’ll find a collection of bass lessons filled with groove-focused insights, practical tips, and essential concepts every bass player should know. A lot of these lessons were inspired by the questions and challenges I hear most often from students and players around the world.
I hope you dig in, explore, and find something that helps you connect more deeply with the groove. Your comments and feedback are always welcome!
— Jon
The Night I Saw The Beatles
Jon Liebman August 24, 2026 What I remember about that night at age 6
Read MoreStuck in the High Register?
Jon Liebman August 17, 2026 Get Down Fast from the “Illegal” Part of the Bass
Read MoreEvery Song Matters
Jon LiebmanAugust 10, 2026 The mindset of true musicianship Early in my career, I learned a lesson that has stayed with me ever since: No…
Read MoreA Bass Groove Lesson from Bootsy Collins
Jon LiebmanAugust 3, 2026 What makes a bass line feel solid? Sometimes the answer isn’t playing more notes—it’s knowing where to place them. In this…
Read MoreDo Your Hands Hurt When You Play Bass?
Here’s an option that may help you keep playing comfortably
Read MoreThe Key to Unlocking the Bass Fingerboard
How an unexpected discovery changed the way I think about the bass forever
Read MoreAre You Ending Your Notes Cleanly?
It’s an important detail that makes a big difference in how your playing sounds
Read MoreWhy Great Bass Lines Survive the Noise
The first thing you hear… the last thing to disappear Jon Liebman June 1, 2026 Ever notice how you can be in a noisy restaurant,…
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