In episode 9 we’re taking a deep dive into how a “practice routine” actually comes together, - when maintenance stops and music begins. Visit betterbass.substack.com and subscribe to never miss an episode!

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Rhythm, sound, dynamics. To me, those are the three non-negotiables of playing music in a group, and are the three strongest pillars of a great bassist. Visit betterbass.substack.com and subscribe to never miss an episode!

The show is also streaming on your favorite podcast platforms - Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you’re enjoying it, leave a rating on Spotify & Apple, and tell your friends!

Thank you all for listening - I’m deeply grateful to be able to share my musical thoughts & musings with you all.

Getting into the thick of it today. We’re talking about the unique challenges & difficulties we face trying to improve as musicians when we’re surrounded by too much (mostly useless) information - and not enough realistic application. Visit betterbass.substack.com and subscribe to never miss an episode!

The show is also streaming on your favorite podcast platforms - Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you’re enjoying it, leave a rating on Spotify & Apple, and tell your friends!

Thank you all for listening - I’m deeply grateful to be able to share my musical thoughts & musings with you all.

In this episode, we’re exploring the usefulness, limitations, and surrounding myths and misconceptions of music theory. Visit betterbass.substack.com and subscribe to never miss an episode!

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Getting deep again in episode 5! Talking about the relationship between flow state, self-judgement, self-acceptance, separation & connection between the practice room and the bandstand, and putting it all together to perform at a consistent high level. Visit betterbass.substack.com and subscribe to never miss an episode!

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Episode 4 of the Better Bass podcast is here, and we’re swingin! I’m sharing some concepts I’ve discovered & refined over my years of trying to make the electric bass work in a straight-ahead jazz context. Visit betterbass.substack.com and subscribe to never miss an episode!

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Habits over motivation, always. Today we're talking about how to actually stay consistent and build a better bass practice regimen.

The bass is more than just basslines. Chords are a useful tool in the practice room & on stage.

The first episode is here! We're talking transcription, learning music by ear, why it's important, and why it doesn't have to be difficult.