Ear Training – Where do you start?
There are many ways to approach ear training and to say one is the best would be to ignore the benefits of each. Here are a few examples – Practice your scales and chords, paying particular attention to how the
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What’s wrong with online education?
In a world where a majority of our lives are experienced online, the ability to remotely educate is becoming more and more important. Is it possible that we are heading towards a world where we learn the majority of our
THE FORGOTTEN RIGHT HAND
There is no escaping the importance of great right hand technique if you are to become a great bass player…and yet it is something that is overlooked by many beginner and intermediate bass players.
On Learning and Practice
On Learning and Practice A measured approach I would like to share with you my approach to learning and practice that I have formulated through my years of study and teaching. I am not suggesting this is either right or
Etude on Solar – In various keys
Ongoing personal development has been part of my process for many years and now, it is easier than ever to get all the information you need to make swift progress in your chosen field. The only requirement is that you are
Jake Island EP
I recently received an email from the man behind Jake Island saying the first 4 song from their new album (on which I played bass guitar) will be released as an EP in November this year (2016). Here’s a link
‘La Rocka’ by Crispin J Glover
As I was trawling through my hard drive ‘spring cleaning’, I came across this little gem I recorded bass on early 2012 at Yam Who’s studio – ‘La Rocka’ by Crispin J Glover. It’s a tough, funky little number with
Shuker Jazz Bass
In mid December I received my Shuker Jazz Bass and before I give you a breakdown of the spec, let me say, it’s possibly the best bass I have ever played…a true testament to Jon and his many years as
‘Soultronic’ by D’Angelo (“Live in Olso” album 2000)
The Pino Palladino bass line from the D’Angelo track Soultronic from the Live in Stockholm (recorded on July 8th 2000). Pino has been a major influence for me since I first heard his playing on the “Standing in the
‘Stranger’ from the album that never got finished – Update!!!
One of the track recorded with Sarah Grace at Wax Studios in 2011 – ‘Stranger’. Nothing ever really got finished but Tim did a mix that I thought I’d share…Turned out nicely. (If you want more, there’s a video of