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Originally Posted by spidersbass how do you become to be a studio bassist for hire? i wouldn't mind doing that, that would be pretty bad ass. anyone know how to do that (without having to go to some school)?  |
Learn to read music.
Get a good ear.
Develop a great technique (don't bother about the speedy stuff, that won't do you any good. I mean a good clean picking, plucking and fretting technique!)
Listen to a lot of music of different styles. Learn how to play it. Not just mechanically, learn what makes it work!
Have good gear in good shape. Fender och fender-style instruments are still preferred by most producers. A good preamp and also a small tube amp are useful.
Get to know a few producers. Keep in contact with them and remind them of how good you would be for their next project :-)!
Develop social skills. There are fewer situations that can be more stressful than recording music. A lot of money is being spent, the producer has the record company breathing down his neck, the artist is under enormous pressure. If you are a relaxed guy who brings a nice vibe, connects good with the others and don't get bothered by the high-strung people around you, you have good chanses to get called in again.
Don't be too proud. A lot of the music you will have to play won't be very appealing to you. And you usually cannot afford to turn down a gig.
Always, always be on time. No exceptions.
