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
How to add good fills into your bass playing
The right fills contribute a lot to the music.. but be careful
Read MoreRocco Prestia’s bass grooving technique
Breaking down those pulsating 16th-note bass grooves
Read MoreIf you’re going to play bass, play it clean
A lot of bass players never think about this. (Don’t be one of them!)
Read MoreHow to play a good, solid rock bass line
Sometimes just one or two notes per bar is all you need
Read More3 must-do things to play a shuffle groove on the bass
How to make the music feel great with a super simple bass line!
Read MoreWant to play a cool, R&B-infused bass groove?
How to make the music feel great with just a super simple bass line!
Read MoreThat Slow, Dirty, 12/8-Feel Blues on the Bass
There’s no other groove that feels like this one!
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