Ready to take your rhythm section from good to unforgettable? It’s time to dive into bass and drums practice exercises...
My next series of lessons using the pentatonic scale will continue exploring several sequence variations and the ideas they generate. After working on these sequences as...
Being a great bassist isn’t just about scales, chops, or playing complex lines. At a certain point, you realize the real difference between a solid player...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, we’re going to talk about The Art of Playing Live! ARE YOU READY TO GROOVE? There’s...
The bass line is the heartbeat of modern music. It bridges rhythm and harmony, connecting the groove of the drums with the harmonic structure of the...
Practicing scales using sequence variations ignites the imagination and provides a wealth of new melodic ideas and concepts to choose from. My previous lesson on “Seeing...
The news… It’s been a while, but it’s good to be back. Last year was a bit of a steep climb, and I had to step...
One of the most common sources of confusion for bassists studying harmony is the melodic minor scale. You may have encountered two different definitions that seem...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This is it! 2026 is here! This month, we’re going to learn everything about the enharmonics for bass....
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, we’re going to learn to play the waltz. Basic Waltz Rhythm on the Bass Time signature:...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, we’re going to cover “Chord Tone Bass Line.” One of the most important things to understand...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month I’ll continue with more tips to help you improve your practice routine! If you are an...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, I’m going to start helping you improve your practice routine! Organization, perseverance, and discipline are the...
The Hawaiian Scale… Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month we’re going to study The Hawaiian Scale. The Hawaiian scale is a seven-note...
Let’s talk about the real secret sauce in any killer band… how to lock in with a drummer. It’s not flashy solos or a mountain of...
