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My 8 Biggest Bass Influences (Part 1): The Legends Who Built My Foundation

Advertisements When I posted a quick YouTube Short listing eight bassists who shaped my playing, the comments section lit up. People were tagging their own heroes: “CLIFF BURTON ❤🎸🔥🤘” “Where’s Stanley Clarke..?” “Definitely John Paul Jones should be on this list.” “Tony Levin?” “Peter Cetera — check out Chicago’s first 3 albums!” …plus names like…

Paranoid by Black Sabbath (6 Fun Facts + Bass Cover)

Advertisements When you ask someone if they know any Black Sabbath songs, nine times out of ten they’ll mention “Paranoid.” Even though the Prince of Darkness and one of the originators of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne, has left this world, the music—and its legacy—lives on. Below are some fun facts about the iconic track Paranoid,…

Know Your Enemy – Rage Against the Machine (Bass Cover + Facts)

Advertisements As a fan of Rage Against the Machine and Tim Commerford’s bass work, “Know Your Enemy” isn’t just a political anthem — it’s a bass-driven machine. From the opening riff to the explosive bridge section, the song offers a perfect storm of gritty tone, tight syncopation, and fierce energy. As a bassist who thrives…

The Songwriting Process from a Bassist’s Perspective

Advertisements As a bassist, writing basslines is about more than just following along with the song. It’s about creating a foundation that ties everything together and gives the music its heartbeat. Here’s a glimpse into my songwriting process and how I approach crafting basslines that help bring a song to life. Listening to the Band…

6 Facts about Beat It by Michael Jackson + Bass Cover

Advertisements Released on February 21, 1983, “Beat It” is a song by Michael Jackson off his 1982 chart-topping album Thriller. With a blend of hard rock and pop, this added a new dimension to Jackson’s sound. Here are some facts about the song that you may and may not know: Songwriting and Production: Written and…

Keeping It Simple: My Current Live Bass Gear Setup

Advertisements When it comes to my bass gear, I believe in keeping things simple but effective. My setup is straightforward, reliable, and gives me the tone and power I need without any unnecessary complications. Here’s what I’m currently using: Bass Guitar: Ibanez SR305E This bass is a perfect fit for me. Its beautiful finish, heavy-duty…

Learn To Play Faster With These 3 Tips! (Part 1)

Advertisements Fun Fact: The first band that I was in was a thrash metal style band. So playing fast is something that I know a lot about. Whether you are playing speed metal, Jaco Pastorius-esque jazz, classical or any other type of music that requires speed this is important to know. But just because you…

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Best Finger Stretching Exercises for Bass Guitar

Advertisements Having issues stretching your fingers across frets? You’re not alone! This is difficult to master without proper practice and to be honest when you are moving quick it is hard to not get some fret buzz sometimes. I am going to show you a series of exercises below that will not only help with…

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How To Play The Red by Chevelle on Bass

Advertisements What’s going on basschicks and bassdudes! I am coming at you today with a new type of lesson. I recently did a cover of The Red by Chevelle, which you can check out here. I absolutely love this song and the emotion that is gives off and conveys. But another reason I love this…

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Learning The Bass, Metal Songs, Music, Music Theory, Song Covers

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Bored with Your Bass Playing? 5 Tips To Have Fun Playing Bass!

Advertisements What’s going on Basschicks and Bassdudes! I hope everyone is out there staying safe during this time. With everything going on the world it can be scary and crazy to think about the sudden changes that have come into our lives. This is a time now more than ever, to learn and improve upon…

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Learning The Bass, Motivation, Music, Music Theory

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