Article reposted courtesy of School of Rock The Ultimate Guide to Performing Onstage… Remember the first time you went to a concert and thought, “I want...
Wrist and Forearm Reminders… This month we will discuss some important reminders to prevent wrist and forearm discomfort and injury.
Pain Management For Musicians… Let’s talk about pain management… I think we can all agree that in general, nobody likes pain. That said, It is important...
Awareness When Doubling… This month we will discuss Awareness When Doubling for Bassists.
Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow for Bassists… This month we will discuss Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow for Bassists.
Zoom Syndrome and Posture… This month we will talk about good posture and how to avoid injury while using ZOOM and other computer applications.
Curious about how to choose a bass guitar strap? This month I share important features you should look for in a bass strap. I’ll also present my...
This month I share advice to start off the New Year with good posture for better health.
By Guest Contributor, Dr. Rich Atkins Custom Basses and Aerosol Art Come Together… I used to ride the 7 Train to Manhattan quite a lot, and...
This month we will discuss thumb pain while playing bass and how to avoid it.
How did the BB become so successful? Tim Fletcher looks at the history of a classic bass. The Yamaha BB Bass – Workhorses That Became Thoroughbreds....
Moments in Bass History… Class D Amplifiers and Smaller Speakers – the Rise of Smaller, More Lightweight Bass Gear. Bass amplification is heavy. To get a decent...
This month we will cover the need to include physical activity in our daily routines to minimize injury.
With a few exceptions, most bass guitars look very similar to Leo Fender’s Precision, Jazz, or Music Man designs. When the first Steinberger headless (and nearly...
This month we will cover how seasonal changes can affect your bass making it more difficult to play, leading to potential injury.