What makes a bass player good is a very common question among bassists especially those just starting out. Naturally,we want to be the best we can at anything we do. It’s human nature to seek out the best practices and embody them in our own unique way. In a more objective field of study, what makes a good X might be easier to answer. But in an artistic field or an … [Read more...] about Consider the Following: What Makes a Good Bass Player Today?
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Being a Better Bass Player: Will You Ever Be As Good as Your Musical Heroes?
As you're working on being a better bass player and look back on your influences, will you ever become better than them? Over the weekend, I was checking out some old footage of Squarepusher. For those that have never heard the name, Squarepusher is an English jungle and drum and bass producer and widely regarded as among the more influential pioneers of the genres through … [Read more...] about Being a Better Bass Player: Will You Ever Be As Good as Your Musical Heroes?