ForBassPlayersOnly

This month’s “From the Vault” interview features UZEB bassist Alain Caron, recorded at the 2020 NAMM Show. We talk about teaching, improvisation, and why every note needs a reason. forbassplayersonly.com/alain-caron/

How much is too much on bass? A lot of players think more notes = better groove. Most of the time, it’s the opposite. In this week’s Essence of Groove, we look at when a bass line crosses the line from supportive to busy. Watch here: youtu.be/VnArKngcv9Q #bassguitar

Most bass players think whole notes are the easy part. In this week’s “Essence of Groove” video, I’ll show you why long notes matter more than you may think — and how they expose your time, feel, and control. Watch the video here: 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/the-truth-abou…

New FBPO feature: “From the Vault” — bringing back interviews that still matter today. Kicking it off with a timeless Michael Rhodes conversation on supporting the song and the role of the bass. Watch it here: 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/michael-rhodes/

What makes a bass line feel solid — even when it’s simple? In this week’s “Essence of Groove” video, I talk about the way the band needs to count on the bass player, how consistency builds trust, and what makes a groove settle in. 👉 Watch the video here: forbassplayersonly.com/are-you-earnin…

A working bass player’s story about learning to adapt across very different musical situations — from formal theater gigs to relaxed, groove-based shows, and everything in between. Watch: forbassplayersonly.com/playing-bass-o…

This week’s “Essence of Groove” bass video is all about the "one–four" pattern. You hear it in rock, soul, funk, reggae… everywhere. Once you recognize its sound, you’ll start noticing it all over the place. 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/the-power-of-t…

Sometimes the best road stories happen on the days you’re not playing. Back in the early ’90s on tour in Japan, someone said, “Let’s climb Mt. Fuji.” I figured… why not? Watch here: forbassplayersonly.com/what-this-bass…

In this week’s "Essence of Groove" video, I'll show you how the simple approach Tommy Cogbill used can help you create your own soulful bass lines. Watch: 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/how-tommy-cogb…

Back in my college rehearsal days, a trumpet player didn’t show up… and what happened next completely changed how I think about music. I share the story and the mind-blowing lesson that stayed with me all these years. Watch here: 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/it-happened-be…

Ever notice how some bass lines feel warmer and more soulful even when nothing fancy is happening? This week’s "Essence of Groove" video shows how adding the major 6th can instantly lift your groove. Check it out — and try it! 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/bass-grooving-…

Back in my Florida days, I had the chance to spend an afternoon at Jaco Pastorius’ house — an experience I’ll never forget. In this week’s "Tales From the Pit" video, I share what happened and why it meant so much. Watch here: 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/my-afternoon-a…

How did Duck Dunn make every bass line feel so good?
This week’s “Essence of Groove” breaks down the deep pocket and soulful touches behind his sound — and how you can use them too. Watch it here 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/why-duck-dunns…

In this week’s FBPO interview, founding Ten Years After bassist Leo Lyons dives into the “Ssssh” album re-release and reflects on decades of bass groove, tone, and connecting with listeners. 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/leo-lyons/

In this week’s “Essence of Groove” video, you’ll see how this rhythmic technique, called “anticipation,” shows up in all different styles, and how to bring out the right feel with just the right touch. Very cool! 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/anticipation-h…

Two gigs, two racetracks, and a theme I never saw coming. This "Tales From the Pit" video has two horse-themed stories — one with Davy Jones from The Monkees, and another at Hollywood Park that got a little… fast! Check it out! 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/the-day-the-ba…

The Secret to a Great Bass Groove? Repetition Check out this week’s “Essence of Groove” video to see how repeating the same line can actually make the whole band sound better. 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/the-secret-to-…

They never prepared me for this in music school 😄 One minute I was sight-reading a Miami Beach show… the next, I couldn’t believe what I saw. Check out this week’s "Tales From the Pit" video — you’ll see what I mean. 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/they-never-pre…

Walking bass — it’s not just for jazz! You hear it in blues, rock, pop, even country… and more. Check out this week’s Essence of Groove video to see how one simple idea works across different styles. 👉 forbassplayersonly.com/walking-bass-e… #bass #walkingbass #basslesson

Ever run into a certain kind of person… then see them again in the most unlikely places? 😄 In this week’s “Tales From the Pit” video, I share a few recurring encounters from my bass-playing days — from both on and off the stage. 🎥 Watch now: forbassplayersonly.com/the-most-unexp…