How Much Bass Grooving Can You Get from Just 4 Notes?
Use this simple bass line across rock, blues, funk — and more
Read MoreThe Essence of Groove – Free Bass Lessons
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
The Power of Simplicity: Minimal Bass Lines That Groove
How playing less can actually make your bass lines feel stronger, more locked-in, and more groove-driven.
Read MoreLearn to lock in the groove on bass… even if you’re playing alone
How to play bass with better timing and feel — no drummer required
Read MoreLearning Bass Late in Life? Hell Yes.
Because growing old is mandatory. Giving up rock and roll isn’t.
Read MoreWhy you (might) suck as a bass player
And what you should focus on right now for learning bass
Read MoreEar Training 101 for Bass Players
Playing bass — and learning songs — is supposed to be fun
Read MoreIf you want to play bass, learn the blues
It’s part of virtually every style you can imagine
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