Are You Still Listening to That Same Old Music?
Don’t forget to change musical lanes from time to time By Jon Liebman Week of September 23, 2019 This week we published a thoroughly enjoyable…
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
Are You Making the People Dance?
“If they’re not moving and tapping, you’re not doing a good job”
Read MoreListen Up!
How bass players get their “groove indoctrination” By Jon Liebman Week of September 2, 2019 What a blast it was catching up with Frank Russell…
Read MoreWhen It’s Just The Bass Player… And No One Else
“Gluing every element of music” together, all by yourself
Read MoreAren’t You Glad No One Else Wanted To Play Bass?
The impact of what we do must never be underestimated
Read MoreWhich is More Important: Left-Hand or Right-Hand Bass Technique?
Approaching bass mastery, from one end to the other
Read MoreWhich Bass Should You Take to the Gig?
Finding the right tool for the job is often easier than you think
Read MoreHow Many Fingers Does it Take to Play the Bass?
Revolutionary techniques, and the inspiration behind them
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