You’ve already got what it takes to learn bass
“The notes will come, but if you’ve got the feel, you’re halfway there”
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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!
Learning to groove on the bass is just the beginning
You need to be able to sustain that groove indefinitely. Here’s how.
Read MoreLearn bass efficiently with economy of motion
Is there a better way to play that? (I bet there is!)
Read More5 tips for playing bass after 50
Learning bass despite pushback from your body By Jon Liebman December 16, 2022 I don’t know about you, but I’m not as young as I…
Read MoreHow hard should you be working in order to learn bass?
Are the things you’re working on aligned with your goals?
Read MoreWant to learn bass? Get good at playing the blues.
As a bass player, almost everything you play will be rooted in the blues
Read MoreLearning bass (for old rockers)
There are countless things you can do to keep the groove alive
Read MoreIt’s never too late to learn bass
Just a few tweaks, to both your body and your mind, can make all the difference in the world
Read More3 things “old rockers” should do to learn bass
Those classic rock bass riffs aren’t going to play themselves!
Read MoreThe power of universal fingerings for learning bass
“There’s not just one, but there’s one that suits you”
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