Larry Graham Slap Bass Technique… Larry Graham is widely accepted to be the originator of the slap bass technique, but what prompted him to start a...
This week we start the discussion with… Who Was Your First Bass Inspiration? There is always that moment when you see someone for the first time...
This week we start the discussion with… What Are the Instruments You Regretted Selling? I really wish I didn’t sell that bass!!! Yes and you remember...
This month we will cover the differences between tennis and golfer’s elbow and why it matters.
James Jamerson’s playing is legendary, but how did he become the iconic bass player for Motown records? Tim Fletcher investigates… James Jamerson was arguably the first...
This month we will cover the relationship between the bass and the right-hand position, along with the best options to prevent injury.
Tim Fletcher looks at how Paul McCartney became the bass player in The Beatles, a role he didn’t really want… By 1959, the three remaining members...
Todd Asks… Who inspires you? Which Bass Player?
This month we will cover the basic principles needed to avoid injury playing bass during the COVID-19 quarantine.
Vinny Asks… Am I too old to play bass?
Demetrius Asks… Are my big hands getting in the way of my playing?
When Elvis’s bassist Bill Black picked up a Fender Precision to record ‘Jailhouse Rock’, the double bass’s time as the dominant sound in popular music was...
Mark Asks… What do you listen to when you are not working?
Tom Asks… What are your favorite speakers?
Mark Asks… What are your tips and tricks for recording vocals?