Learning to Play Bass with Strangers
When a new musical environment takes you out of your comfort zone
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In this section you’ll find a lot of tips and advice for learning bass that I created based on what people were asking for, as well as certain things every bass player should know. I hope you get a lot out of these lessons. Your comments are welcome! – Jon
Have We Been Learning Bass Wrong All This Time?
How far can we push the boundaries of the instrument while staying true to our role?
Read MoreWhat If You Have to Play Music You Don’t Like?
How learning bass sometimes means learning to be your best self
Read MoreHere’s What’s Most Important for Learning Bass
Trends and interests change, but foundational skills do not
Read MoreWhy Learning to Play Bass is A Whole New Ballgame
The new stuff is great, but don’t forget: You’re the anchor of the band
Read MoreNote Duration – It Does Matter
How much attention are you paying to the length of your notes?
Read MoreIs A Metronome A Good Thing Or A Bad Thing?
Conflicting schools of thought on how to instill good time
Read MoreHow Important Are All Those Scales?
Technique is important, but don’t lose sight of the music
Read MoreIs a Cheap Bass “Just as Good” as an Expensive One?
Assessing what you want, versus what you need in an instrument
Read MoreAre You Too Old to Start Learning Bass?
“If we were professional athletes, our careers would be over”
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