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i like this clip. the beginning is hard to see, but once you get to the part where jermaine is laying it down...its worth it. thanks for posting.

I don't think there's any reggae going on there...just pure funk. Though I believe some of the professors inside the online program are heavy weights in other areas as well. But again, funk is the focus...afterall its bootsy.

I'm really looking forward to learning more about the staff. I've been told a few of the professors that are participating so far...top shelf. Curious to see as we get closer to the launch.

i'm not a funk player either, but based on what i've seen so far it's going to definitely elevate my game and allow me to understand where it lies - funk that is

kesslari -- i actually work with the company that's at work with bootsy on it. they haven't announced the tuition yet, but i've heard that its going to be pretty nominal, like a gym membership and based on the curriculum it looks pretty intensive.

yeah, i thought so too. i think he wants this to be for people that want to get serious skills. i'm starting to meet some of the professors in the university and they are pretty hardcore. its going to be a very interesting couple of months as its being built. i'm already pretty amazed.

that's a great idea. i like it. they've decided to start off with the program for intermediate and advanced players, what do you think about that idea?

that's a good question. the enrollment is going to be limited because there actually is going to be some correspondents between the professors and the students. if there is too many students it would prove difficult, so the idea is to make the first year more intensive and see how players grow...

Merchant - I actually was pretty stoked when i saw what the price of tuition is. they are designing it to be like a gym membership. essentially something like 29 a month to study. as someone that hasn't been able to afford lessons in recent years i was pretty excited that they wanted to...

www.thefunkuniversity.com is the address to sign up for more info

no its online. and he's set on making it affordable. its an internet bassed funk school

Definitely JJ is the greatest. Thanks for posting the interviews.

Have you guys heard about it yet? I'm part of the team working on it and was curious what Talk Bass folks thought about it.