The founding bass groovers – where would we be without them?
Tracing the instrument’s lineage shows a lot about how we got here
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Welcome to The Essence of Groove. Here you’ll find a collection of free 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
Katy Perry or Lamb of God? (Learn them both!)
Learning to play a multitude of styles will make you a better bass player
Read MoreDoes being a guitar player qualify you to be a bass player?
“Bass players do think differently”
Read MoreHow Would You Approach the Bass if You Were Born Somewhere Else?
Observing other cultures can be enlightening – and fascinating!
Read MoreShould a bass player try to stand out?
Contrary to what we’re taught, there might be something to it
Read MoreFall in Love with the Function of the bass!
“Without us and the drums, you’re not gettin’ anywhere!”
Read MoreFemale Bassists – Are They Getting Their Due?
Suzi Quatro opened the doors for a long, impressive list of women players
Read MoreHow are you coming with this year’s bass-playing goals?
Here’s why now is an excellent time to reboot the process for learning bass
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