
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

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

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

Always have to… “Steal My Kisses” by Ben Harper features an inspiring bass line using tenths by the awesome Juan Nelson (RIP 🕯️). Tenths are
Thunderstruck by Bass Technique? (pssst: hey guitarists, we bass players can play AC/DC riffs, too!) AC/DC’s Thunderstruck provides us with a perfect opportunity to

Permutation bass technique drills give you a yawn? Then put them in the context of songs. Permutations are an enormously useful technique drill on the

If Good Times Bad Times Led Zeppelin is giving you a hard time, here are some good tips on how to conquer the various challenges:

Stealer’s Wheel’s Stuck in the Middle has a great bass groove. Here I go beyond just playing it by making a fun and challenging drill

In this video, I show you how to effectively practice the main riff of AC/DC’s Back in Black on bass using permutations and rhythmic drills.
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