My first ever bass lesson!

[lenosgood]

It was a blast! I got my technique critiqued...(not too bad ) and worked mostly on basic theory... Talked a lot about intervals and their relation to chords, etc. and I learned more in an hour than I have in months of do-it-yourself bass instruction. I'm definitely hooked. My teacher went to Berklee and has been in the business for 30+ years and is primarily a jazz bassist who also plays double bass, so this is gonna be fun!

I wish I had done this 30 years ago...damned hindsight kicking in again!

[Slowgypsy]

Originally Posted by lenosgood

I wish I had done this 30 years ago...damned hindsight kicking in again!

Yeah, but 30 years ago this moment probably wouldn't have had the same impact it's having now

[lenosgood]

Very true...the same applies with going back to college!

[BullHorn]

Hah, I'm only 5 years in and starting to think of getting a teacher too. :P

[lenosgood]

Originally Posted by BullHorn

Hah, I'm only 5 years in and starting to think of getting a teacher too. :P

I've only just started back playing since October. I used to play pretty regularly just jamming with friends, but nothing serious...sat in with a couple bands here and there, but since I started back, I wanted to really learn instead of just jam, so there you go. My goal is to be a solid "pocket" bassist with the ability to solo if i want to, if that makes any sense. I'd rather just be able to lay down a solid foundation and let the guitarist take all the glory...as usual...

[My name is Mudd]

Originally Posted by lenosgood

I've only just started back playing since October. I used to play pretty regularly just jamming with friends, but nothing serious...sat in with a couple bands here and there, but since I started back, I wanted to really learn instead of just jam, so there you go. My goal is to be a solid "pocket" bassist with the ability to solo if i want to, if that makes any sense. I'd rather just be able to lay down a solid foundation and let the guitarist take all the glory...as usual...

This is SO me, except I started playing again about three years ago; I'm also going into my third year of lessons and have absolutely no regrets!

[TJ55]

Me = jealous. When I get into a little better position $$-wise and move out of the cesspool of a town that I live in now, I will start taking some lessons w/o a doubt. ::rubs temples and recites "patience is a virtue...whooosa::