I got an Amazon review that criticized me for warning against short-scale basses in my Pattern System book. Fair enough to push back, but I
My marketing team reviewed my Starting Point Quiz this week. Their feedback?“It’s too academic.”“Lead with pain points.”“Make it lighter.” They’re not wrong. I could write you a
Here’s something I keep having to relearn: When practice isn’t working, the answer is rarely “more hours.” It’s usually less chaos. I see this all
Why is practicing with a drum machine not the same as practicing with a metronome or click? Both have their place. They just train different
Eight shows, three drummers, and one reminder about attention. I just got back from a tour with Raj Ramayya and Akira Yamaoka. Eight shows in
This year’s holiday is quieter for me. Smaller table, bigger feelings. It’s got me asking big questions. And it’s got me spending lots of time
If you’re in the U.S., it’s Thanksgiving today – one of the biggest holidays of the year here. As an Austrian, I didn’t grow up
After I shared the story of my mother’s passing, I was so moved by the many heartfelt messages, shared stories, and kind words you sent
Add triplets to your walking bass line for instant enhancement! There are many ways to spice up a walking bass line and in this episode,
Lightning-Fast Bass Licks: Master Speed Technique in Minutes! 🔥🎸 Ever watched a bassist shred lightning-quick licks and wondered, “How do they make it look so