Bassguitar Magazine column

[janekbass]

Hi guys,

just wanted to let you know that I've been asked to write a regular column for the uk bass magazine "bassguitar".

It's a bi monthly publication as far as I know, and the theme of the column will something like "from across the pond". If there is anything anyone has sugestions about going in the column, please let me know.

Easy,

Janek

[Gyoon]

How about taking 16 bars from a standard tune, blowing over it, then describing why you did what you did. I like the idea of shorter sections of a solo so you can go into more detail about what scale, how you're breaking that scale up, and maybe even a small practice suggestion to extend the concept a little further.

Perhaps as an introduction you can give an overview of what you were trying to accomplish with this particular solo.

Glenn

[bassjamm]

Hi Janek,

That's wicked news man...looking forward to reading these!!!

Similar to Glenn's comments really, it'd be cool to get your views on soloing...although, personally, i'd also like to see how you break down a slo you've transcribed, how you go about learning the theory behind it...i know it's a case of just doing it myself, but for someone like me who isn't advanced in theory, it'd be cool to learn patterns/ways to work out how to work out stuff if you get me? I mean, you can look at things and get a grasp of what's going on i guess...me...i look at and think, 'that's cool...' etc...i don't always get it.

Having said that, all the columnists seem to be doing soloing and what not at the moment...although, i happen to think i'd relate much more to your approach and teaching methods. Not many seem to work on technique, in the sense of strengthening and building muscle memory, although, this may be a little too trivial and you could probably accomplish a lot more...but you'd set yourself apart from the other columnists...i mean, the 2 main lesson columns in the latest article are both on jazz solos...

Good news on the column though man...any news on the UK tour you were looking into?

J

[Twistad]

Congrats to you, you really deserve it!

I support what others have said, a column going through transcriptions or solos you've played and explain why they are played the way they are would be extremely insightful.

Since you often emphasize the importance of transcriptions, maybe you could focus some exercises on ear training, transposing, and just basically give some places to start for us who are beginning to transcribe.

[chardbass]

Having enjoyed your podcasts and the bassplayer tv stuff as long as you write the way you talk it will be informative and inspiring.

A mix of life as a frontman/session man and the different 'hats' you wear for both (figuratively speaking), with assorted tips that you have picked upon the way covering playing, attitude, interaction etc?

Soloing looks like it's being covered by other contributors albeit at an early stage so you could contribute some more advanced ideas maybe- like an advanced section similar to Bass Player?

[Steve Amadeo]

Hi Janek,

Congratulations on the bass magazine column.

I'm fascinated to learn about the psychology of musicians, especially the thinking of 'successful' musicians, or rather those that achieve their goals versus the rest of us.

It's not just related to music either. What makes one good musician succeed and feel a sense of achievement in their life compared to another who feels like a failure and no sense of achievement. They might both have talent, but the way they see themselves and the confidence they feel will play a huge part in whether they achieve much or not.

I wonder if you have any thoughts on that?

Steve

[janekbass]

all wicked ideas, as soon as I get the go ahead for the first column next month I'll try and incorporate as much of this stuff as I can.

Easy,

Janek