Recent content by GastonD

And then, there is this: Based in Bass: Step by step - day by day

It used to be very well curated and all. Now, last I heard, Tony is preparing a new academy site and a bunch of new books, but no info on when it all is due. Agreed, too bad, because he does have a phenomenal thing to offer.

I have tried both Joe and Tony, too. Both excellent, no doubt. However, since you have reiterated the disinclination toward "isolated" practice, I'd say that with Tony's approach you will feel more hands-on sooner than with Joe's program. On the other hand, Joe's is probably the most focused one...

Well...yes and no. Namely, Tony really structures his approach as if it were a music school, so each week you get a lessons on ear training, bass playing topics and overall musicianship. Now, you are not forced to tackle all of them, but... After all, your title suggest a serious learner. While...

This guy seems to have been around for a few years, but I've just discovered him. A lot of great content!

If you click on the "view lesson categories" under each category, and then on the items on the down menu, you can see individual lessons. But, there are 120+ lessons/videos just in the Songs category, over a number of genres; 14 lessons in the Reading section of the Skills category; 13 theory...

Maybe you would be better off with a site such as Center Stage Academy, as they offer a well rounded approach that teaches the musicianship fundamentals you need, along with song tutorials illustrating those principles. I'd wager some of those songs would be recognizable for the dad, thus...

I went swimming in the ocean in St Malo in November 2005. Those very few who were on the beach that day were shocked to see a freak taking a dip that time of the year, lol. I like France, a lot, Bretagne being my favorite region so far. @krautfox En effet, la pays me plait tant beaucoup, je...

Hello, and welcome to the community! With regards to your inquiry, I have written about making those choices, and they depend of whether you want to go... For free: Based in Bass: Starting strong...part 1 Or don't mind paying: Based in Bass: Starting strong...part 2 In either case, enjoy your...

Well, this one is essentially a whole clinic. You may or may not dig the genre, but there is quite a bit of solid advice, regardless of the music style you play.

Well, the content of those lessons will depend on how quickly that person is able to apply/transfer their existing musicianship to the bass. Generally, I would recommend this series of books, for a clear and hands-on lesson plan: Based in Bass: Step by step - day by day There are, however...

I am curious about his, too. Besides Jamerson volumes, there is the Deliberate Practice one and something like Million Dollars Bass Lines or so that appeal to me, judging by the TOC sample on Amazon. The only downside is that he doesn't have Kindle versions, and shipping to my place can be more...

Ear training is the thing that I had been neglecting for way too long during the earlier years of playing, especially transcribing songs etc. Things would have been so much better now if I hadn't... For those who are in the same boat, this is a very nice introduction to the process.

Again, I believe that in isolation getting to know the notes on the 'board is something of a moot point. Preferably, learning this ought to be integrated with at least another aspect of musicianship - rhythm (w/ metronome), ear training (singing the notes with arpeggios or scales), reading (sort...

+1 for Damien Erskine, but still my top pick is Tony Grey. Based in Bass: School time - Tony Grey Bass Academy