Today, we need to talk about beginner bass mistakes – the kind of things that beginner bassists do that can slow down progress, or even stop it entirely. I’m not even being super hyperbolic here. In fact, when I was starting out as a beginner bass player, I made just ONE of these mistakes and […]
Is Bass Even That Important?
Every once in a while, you’ll come across people who’ll say things like, “Is bass even that important?” or “You can’t even hear bass – it’s just there to look cool” or even, “If the bass wasn’t there, it would still sound the same” Now you and I, we’re bass players, right? Of course we […]
Is Bass Easier Than Guitar?
Is bass easier than guitar? I get this question a lot… Sometimes, it’s absolute beginners wondering if they should play guitar or bass as their first instrument. Other times it’s people who are struggling with playing guitar and wonder if bass would be easier. ‘It’s only got 4 strings, right?’ Occasionally this ‘question’ isn’t phrased […]
How To Learn Songs On Bass – Fast
How long does it take you to learn songs on bass? An hour? A day? Maybe even a couple of days? Of course, it depends on how complicated the song is to begin with, right? But what if, instead of taking hours to learn a single song, you could learn it in the time it […]
Essential Skills For The Gigging Bassist
If you’ve been diligently practicing for any amount of time, eventually, you’ll probably want to get out and play with real people. It’s only natural. These might start out as casual jam sessions with some buddies or they might be something more ‘formal’… An actual gig! Playing music in public for other people is probably […]
How To Beat Stage Fright
A few months ago, something happened to me right before I walked on stage to play a gig – something that barely ever happens to me anymore. I had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach I could feel my heartbeat pulsing through my whole body My palms were sweaty, even though it […]
