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This week in Live Practice with Ari, I got a little carried away. I had four big concepts lined up. One of them: how often chord
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December 12, 2025
This week in Live Practice with Ari, I got a little carried away. I had four big concepts lined up. One of them: how often chord
Originally, I had planned to visit my mother for just two weeks – our usual fall get-together, a ritual we had kept for many years.
🏔️ Notes to Self (and Bassists): Teachings from above the Clouds Published 1 minute ago • 2 min read Relax into the Groove I hiked a mountain today, Ebner
There’s a question I hear all the time: “How do I know if what I’m practicing is actually making me better?” The question usually appears
A Practice Mindset That Works! I hate it, but I love it. There’s a phrase my favorite workout coach likes to say during those extra-brutal
One of the more common questions I hear is “how do I go about creating my own bass lines and grooves?” One of the simplest
Practice Scenario: You’re learning a new song and part way through your bass practice you make a mistake. Do you… A) Push on and finish
I had a hearing test done today, and I’m thrilled to share – my ears are still in excellent shape! The audiologist was impressed, especially given
How to Make Your Walking Bass Lines Swing A commenter on YouTube said about this lesson on how to make your bass lines swing: “I
Many popular gadgets exist that are designed for strengthening your bass fingers. What I recommend may surprise you, though. Free TABS and diagrams for
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