When it comes to working with a team, a band, or any kind of co-workers it is not always that obvious or possible to become a...
Who was the first electric bass guitar player? It might have been Lorraine Tutmarc… In the early 1930s, Seattle musician, singer and inventor Paul Tutmarc had...
This month we will cover the importance of proper wrist position to avoid injury while playing bass.
Moments in Bass History: Origins of the Iconic Ampeg SVT Tim Fletcher delves into the origins of the iconic Ampeg SVT; “the biggest, nastiest bass amplifier...
Forty years ago, on the 14th January 1980, Rush released their seventh album ‘Permanent Waves’. It was a departure from their previous albums; shorter songs (mostly),...
The Birth of the Roundwound Bass String – Important Moments in Bass History. This month begins the series, Important Moments in Bass History. In this issue,...
There is nothing wrong with admitting that we have a problem moving forward with what we have dreamt about for years. It just might mean you’d...
This month we will cover the pros and cons of strength-building when it comes to bass playing.
It has never been more important to evolve as musicians… It also has never been easier to create incredible sounding music and develop worldwide associates and...
In a busy world, on a busy day, and you have a dream, that won’t go away… So you find another way, and you do it...
Breaking Down And Understanding G.A.S…. G.A.S., known as Gear Acquisition Syndrome, is particularly contagious to musicians as it attacks the wiring at the core of the...
This month we will discuss things to consider when changing between 4, 5, and 6-string basses, including injury prevention.
I have always been attracted to the unknown and jamming falls into that mysterious, adventurous, land of anything goes. As you become a more experienced jammer...
No one wants to admit to being weak at something they love. I have always enjoyed finding my weak spots so that I could deal with...
Adding Gratitude to your personal mix is like the ultimate Mastering job for your personal longevity as a Musician. I’m not talking going all hippy here...
