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But can they play in a band?

Where and when should you (not) play the root?

Ellen Alaverdyan, age 11, has a mature approach for learning bass

Want to learn bass? Great! What’s your plan?

What’s your best excuse for not learning bass…

Are you working on the right stuff for learning bass?

Still meaning to get good at sight reading?

Have you ever felt like you’re not a “good enough” bass player?

How to deal with the pain that comes from playing bass