If you could take one lesson...

[Valerus]

Geddy or Steve Harris.

Geddy because his talent / style is incredibly unique and incredibly good.

Steve because he is a really fast player. He keeps up with three guitarists and is the backbone of my favorite band of all time. He is technically sound.

 

[gribuski]

One of two people, depending on which project was more inportant at the time:

Justin Chancellor (for my metal band): I really want to know how he gets that tone, and how his effects are set up.

Kai Eckhart (for everything else): First, he seems like he'd be a fantastic teacher. I'd learn some tapping and learn more about his slap technique. I absolutley love his groove with Garaj Mahal.

And, if he was still alive, I'd really just do it to hang out and philosophize with Mark Sandman. I bet he was an cool guy to talk to .

 

[Aaron Saunders]

Not in definite order and not the only things I would want from them -

Noticed the alive stipulation after I posted - added RIPs where needed and added one Bassist

1. Ray Brown RIP - The Swing (something I struggle with)
2. Stanley Clarke - Rhythm and Techniques for electric and DB
3. Slam Stewart RIP - Do I even have to say
4. Bill Laswell - Getting the SOUND and recording it, Bass as the Bottom, Magic of the Slow Groove, Bass' role in soundscapes, Working with Traditional Percussionists
5. Don Thompson - Small ensemble play/interaction, how to not over play

I don't want much

but since I just woke up from yet another nightmare, I thought I would ask for a lot of good stuff....

Peace,
S

RE: Don Thompson -- Is it safe to assume you're either a future, present, or past student of Humber College's music program?

One of the following...

Mingus
Patittucci
Ray Brown
Ron Carter
Cachao
Dave Holland

 

[Bassist4Life]

I might like to try a lesson with Mike Pope.

Also Michael Manring, Yves Carbonne, or Mike Dimin.

Joe