Change the Key Before You Get Comfortable: An Ear-First Bass Practice Tip
For a long time, practicing in different keys was a separate part of my routine. I’d transcribe a line. Lock in…
How to Improve Time Feel on Bass by Focusing on Note Duration and Space
I didn’t practice anything new today. I practiced not rushing. That realization came while playing along to…
How to Pull Drum Stems in Logic Pro and Use Them to Improve Your Time-Feel
Simple Guide + Screenshots + Real Practice Example Practicing with isolated drum tracks has become one of my…
How to Use a Drone to Help You Feel the Root Note (Homebase)
The simplest way to train your ear, understand tonal gravity, and develop true relative pitch. Most musicians…
How I Practice Shapes on the Bass and Internalize Faster
If you’re like me, there are days when you only have 10 minutes to practice bass. Maybe work takes over,…
Flatwound vs. Roundwound Strings on a P-Bass: My Honest Take After 20+ Years of Playing
Sometimes smoother doesn’t mean better. For me, it felt further away. Let me explain. Recently, I finally tried…
The Diminished Chord Is a Magnet for Resolution
For the longest time, I avoided the diminished chord. It just sounded… strange. Mysterious. Almost like it…
The Internet Archive for Musicians: A Hidden Goldmine of Rare Recordings to Inspire Your Practice
Two decades ago, before I ever thought I’d be transcribing bass lines from bootlegs, I came across the Internet…
What Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?” Taught Me About Right-Hand Accuracy on Bass
I spent an hour with Tower of Power’s What Is Hip? groove, and it taught me more about right-hand accuracy than…
One Hour, Four Bars: What Practicing “Southwick” Taught Me About Groove
When I was in my twenties, my hands were fast, my time was steady, and my mind could lock into even the simplest…