Fifteen practicing mistakes that students make

The following list is really geared toward younger musicians, and while we all can certainly stand to re-evaluate our own practice habits from time to time, I don’t want you to think that I’m “talking down” to you (or “blogging...

Am I an ugly American with Contrabass Conversations?

I had a comment recently regarding Contrabass Conversations that really hit on something that bugs me about the bass world. The commenter (who left it anonymously–something that I find irritating) asked why I don’t feature more Europeans on the podcast....

Jesus is My Friend

The greatest video of all time? If not, it’s certainly in contention for it! Note the “funky” bass solo (!) in the middle of this tour de force of moldy cheese. [via www.kraznoy.com]