Free. Bass. Lessons…

Ok, here is my conclusion: Initially, the strings were fine.  For a few days, actually.  I had been doing a lot of lessons, plus a fair amount of studio time within that week as well. Seven days later, and they are very jaded again.  I think they maybe even more jaded than when they were [...]

Well, so far, so good.  The second day was a busy one, with a lot of studio time, and two hours worth of lessons. The third day was the same, but with only one lesson. Today (as it’s a Sunday) i’ve been hard at practice.  Planning more videos for you guys as well as my [...]

Ok, so I have a written lesson on this around these parts somewhere. But here are my findings in video form. Remember: Put the strings in cold water and THEN boil them. (I’m a dumbass). Dry everything throughly! Only try this on strings you have finished with. I’ll be interested to hear your findings…  [...]

You know…there ARE people out there that don’t advise you experiment. Even worse, there are teachers out there that don’t advise you experiment… Just as an example. I’ve just had a chat with a fellow that doesn’t believe that I should be playing my bass the way I do. “It isn’t right” or isn’t “traditional”. [...]

We live in interesting times. The way we communicate with each other has risen astronomically over the past ten years. The internet has become the main source of communication for many people, with the once-popular-phone now a secondary option for many. We now have the opportunity to chat with friends over the other side of [...]

Hey guys, I answered this question down below in text, but I thought i’d do a video to back it up. Enjoy!

Ok, this could be for a few reasons… 1) Are you fretting the string properly? As in, pushing down hard enough on the fretboard? This can sometimes make a twanging type noise. This is more so with beginners who find it hard to push down. Keep at it, the strength will come! 2) It could [...]

Another question from my man Reverend, via myspace… Ok, i’ll most likely keep on updating or adding to this, as I know for a fact that new tips will come to me all the time! 1. Do my hand and tendon exercises all the time. Make them like a prayer. This will strengthen your tendons, [...]

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Why do I love playing a musical instrument? Music is addictive. I live it and breathe it on a daily basis. I feel passionately about it, extreme. To me it provokes a sense of wonder and magic. When you find that perfect note, or when something just suddenly works with your musical friends. It takes [...]