Welcome back, folks! In this article, we will continue where we left off in our ear training pursuits! Last time around I talked about the importance...
Since Jaco Pastorius in the mid seventies, fretless bass guitar has become popular not only in fusion and jazz, but in all kinds of music.We have...
Look no further than the blues for your foundation of groove and musicality. Lately, I’ve been doing groove-filled clinics with drummer, Chris Ceja, and myself. Inevitably,...
“Inspiration”…. Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity I thought I’d share a video I did shortly after receiving...
I’m finishing my new CD.I’m still excited about what I saw at the Namm Show. I’m on my way to Summer Namm in Nashville. One...
Preparation is the best friend you have before entering the studio or live recording alongside the skill to pull off what the client (artist/producer) wants to...
“Song To John” by Stanley Clark Arrangement by Rite of Strings This month I’d like to focus on one of the great masters of the bass...
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Dear readers… As an engineer, I have been very fortunate to have worked with many of the world’s top musicians. They have many different ideas when...
In recent months I’ve been practicing a lot. My father and I have spent a lot of time talking about Arnold Schultz and his techniques and...
Hello to you all, my name is Kenn Smith. For the past 4 to 5 years in doing clinics and writing articles it has been...
This is my first column for Bass Musician Magazine, and it’s dedicated to my favorite instrument, fretless bass. I started to play fretless in 1982, influenced...
Yeah, I agree. It’s kind of a weird title. But I guess it’s better than getting slapped with a chord; now, that would hurt! This month,...
Welcome back, folks! Although Bass Musician Magazine’s assignment for me has so far been one of providing technique-related material and assignments, I would be remiss if...
Drummer Billy Cobham of Mahavishnu Orchestra fame, made his most enduring contribution too the genre of jazz – fusion with his classic recording “Spectrum”. The 1973...