Meet Doug Johns I think this article is timely in that it coincides with the season for the winter NAMM show. I think everyone should go...
Hey Willis, Pablo Picasso said, “Good artists copy. Great artists steal.” What’s your take on copping other peoples styles? I mean, we all have this desire...
Let’s talk about right-hand technique (assuming the player is right-handed, if not switch hands). Here are some basics, and some do’s and don’ts. With your plucking...
Hey Willis, I purchased your signature model basses about a year ago. I bought it used. For my own curiousity, I am trying to figure out...
Continuing with our theme from last time, posture, I’d like to touch on some other aspects of this all-important subject. Additional considerations for seated posture include...
O.K., maybe one was 66 years old, and maybe the other was 64. The men’s reason for getting them was related, but very different. One was...
Hey Willis, In the lessons portion of your website you have a cool random note generator. Love it! However I play a five string bass and...
Welcome to the fourth column. I’d like to get you thinking about posture this time around, a subject we touched upon but didn’t get into great...
Part One For the next couple months I am going to share some ideas I have on the audition process. From finding out about auditions, preparing...
Greetings to all as we welcome spring, some later than others. As we enter a new season, let’s get some good habits going as well. This...
It’s Thursday morning and my shuttle to the NAMM Show is late. I’m waiting with great anticipation to see all of the latest gear and play...
After receiving the blessing of touring and recording with artists of various genres early on, I quickly realized and appreciated the fact that playing out my...
Hi and welcome back. Last time I introduced myself and encouraged you to pay attention to your body and your playing, and talked briefly about repetitive...
Hey Willis… Over the years that you’ve traveled and gigged, how often did you find yourself at the venue making little tweeks to your relief, considering...
Hi to all, and welcome to my column The Doctor Is In. I’m Randy Kertz, a bass player, chiropractor and acupuncturist, and author of the book...
