Recording your own CD can be wonderfully rewarding as well as painstakingly arduous. With me nearing completion of my third project at the time of...
Hello again, and welcome back to the 3rd installment of my ear training series! I hope that you have been practicing diligently since the last installment…...
Since I started playing bass in the beginning of the eighties, I’ve played chords on all my basses, particularly on fretless. Playing chords is a good...
If there’s one ‘theme’ that my articles always seem to touch on, it’s got to be the symbiotic relationship between the bass and drums. This natural...
In this article I’d like to share another area where I get a lot of inspiration for new slap ideas. In general I think it’s very...
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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...
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...
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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...
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,...