Theory and Improv
Playing Jazz in a Western shirt
Western Swing on Bass I’ve been playing in a Western Swing band lately, and it’s rewiring something in my ear. On paper it’s familiar: rhythm
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May 29, 2026
Western Swing on Bass I’ve been playing in a Western Swing band lately, and it’s rewiring something in my ear. On paper it’s familiar: rhythm
Short-Scale Basses and The Pattern System: Why Consistency Matters I got an Amazon review that criticized me for warning against short-scale basses in my Pattern
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
Effective Bass Practice: Practice with a Purpose Here’s something I keep having to relearn: When you’re not having an effective bass practice, the answer is
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,
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