The 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
Keeping Music Alive For The Next Generation
How Doug Wimbish is using his “WimBash” to help young people
Read MoreHow Diversified Is Your (Bass-playing) Portfolio?
Sure and steady, one-step-at-a-time, is the best way to get there
Read MoreAre Vinyl Records “Officially” Back?
How seriously should we take the resurgence in popularity of vinyl records?
Read MoreHow Many Strings “Should” A Bass Have?
Age-old question continues to get bass players aroused, even angry
Read MoreIs It Harder To Be A Lefty Bass Player?
Imagine playing a “righty-strung” bass, upside down and backwards!
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