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I talk about a bunch of different stuff. But make sure you follow Roni Kaspi who is fast becoming my new favorite drummer. I jammed along to some of her playing on instagram in the episosde, so the least I can do is link you to her here: https://www.instagram.com/roniponi100/ One of the best young voices in music I've heard in over a decade. 

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I am so exited, super proud, and a little exhausted still from the process, to present my brand new book Bass Player's Guide To Pentatonics. It's been some months in the process, and today's episode of The Practice Room takes an in-depth look at my practice routine, and how I use pentatonics for bass lines, melodies, composition, soloing, and technique building. The book comes with over 100 video examples, and over 50 play alongs, all available for streaming or download with your purchase. Don't forget to leave some pentatonic related questions in the comments below, and enjoy the episode! Pentatonic book digital: https://tinyurl.com/yclukay2 Pentatonic Book Physical: https://tinyurl.com/y8oq5o36 JG Bass Solo preset for the Line6 HX Stomp: https://tinyurl.com/y7yps2bj Take your transcription to the next level by checking out the Transcription Vault at Janek's Bass Studio: https://www.janeksbassstudio.com/courses/the-transcription-vault Sign the mailing list and be the first to know: http://eepurl.com/dCdyHz And check out all the books we have on jazz vocabulary, chordal harmony, and bass playing at the store: https://store.janekgwizdala.com/

Thank you for all your questions via Instagram for today's epic Q&A. We got questions ranging from "what bass strings do you use?" to "How do you transcribe fast Joshua Redman lines?". It was super fun to answer all your questions, and always great to talk about music, and relive some old experiences in the hopes of helping you on your quest to becoming a better bass player. We're right in the middle of the launch of our new book on on pentatonics which you can find here: https://tinyurl.com/yclukay2 I referenced two videos in the Q&A: How to learn material you've transcribed: https://youtu.be/gUsa8WMILK0 Transcribing using the old pencil and paper method: https://youtu.be/CjlFrNBOFvQ And with so many questions about transcription today, you might want to consider taking your transcription to the next level by checking out the Transcription Vault at Janek's Bass Studio: https://www.janeksbassstudio.com/courses/the-transcription-vault Sign the mailing list and be the first to know: http://eepurl.com/dCdyHz And check out all the books we have on jazz vocabulary, chordal harmony, and bass playing at the store: https://store.janekgwizdala.com/

George Whitty is one of the reasons I moved to America, due to his involvement in the live recording of the Return of the Brecker Brothers world tour in 1992, a VHS that I wore out on a daily basis and swore I would try and play with everyone in the band. My dream of doing that has come true over the past 25 years, and not only that, but it has led to one of my most cherished musical friendships, both professionally and personally. George and I have been playing in a somewhat co-led trio Third Rail (we both contribute songs to the band, although it was George's idea to put the band together) since 2012, and have played in the US, Europe and Japan, releasing one live album in 2014 "Live Across Europe", with the great Tom Brechtlein on drums. George is one of my favorite cats to be on the road with, and whenever we get a chance to play together, the music is always going to be big fun, and then the hang (something all musicians spend more time doing than playing music) even more so. George's credits are so deep and far reaching, it's hard to list them all in one place. Aside from the four Grammy Awards and one Emmy, he's produced music, played with, and arragned for Michael Brecker, The Brecker Brothers, Chaka Khan, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Dave Matthews, Celine Dion, Richard Bona, and many more. It was, as it always is, a real treat to sit down and pick his brain for an hour, and I'm psyched to be able to share this with you all. Check out George's Lessons: https://www.jazzlessonsonskype.com/ Take your transcription to the next level by checking out the Transcription Vault at Janek's Bass Studio: https://www.janeksbassstudio.com/courses/the-transcription-vault Sign the mailing list and be the first to know: http://eepurl.com/dCdyHz And check out all the books we have on jazz vocabulary, chordal harmony, and bass playing at the store: https://store.janekgwizdala.com/

Victor Wooten is arguably one of the most important voices not just in bass guitar, but in modern music. From his incredibly early beginnings, surrounded by a family of musical brothers who mentored and taught him, to worldwide success in bands like Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and the all-star bass trio SMV with Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller, the journey has been action packed. Add to that, a stellar career as a composer and band leader, with 11 solo albums to his name, and you can start to build a picture of someone who lives and breathes music day in, and day out. But you would still only have half the picture. Now in its 21st year, Vix Camps host bass players and musicians from around the world, in one of the most successful music camps in history. With legendary guest teachers, live performances, and a hugely popular nature awareness component, Victor has cemented himself in history as a pioneer of music education, not only with his camps, but with best selling books, instructional videos, and a demand for him the world over as a clinician, and guest lecturer at the worlds most prestigious teaching venues. I am hugely proud to call him a friend, a colleague, and on some level a mentor through learning so much from his music over the years. I'm lucky enough to be able to present this interview for you, and give you a look into his world, his process, how he's dealing with being forced off the road like the rest of the world right now, and what his plans are for the future. Vic's Website: https://www.victorwooten.com/ Take your transcription to the next level by checking out the Transcription Vault at Janek's Bass Studio: https://www.janeksbassstudio.com/courses/the-transcription-vault Sign the mailing list and be the first to know: http://eepurl.com/dCdyHz And check out all the books we have on jazz vocabulary, chordal harmony, and bass playing at the store: https://store.janekgwizdala.com/

Unless you've been living under a digital rock for the past 5 years, you probably already know who bassist and YouTuber Adam Neely is. But what you might not know, is how he came to hit 1 million subscribers this month, all from a very niche lane of music theory analysis and video essay production. From topics as diverse as microtonal lo-fi hip hop and Shakuhachi Music, Adam has maintained a consistent upload rate of one video per week for the past 5 years. But that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his process. From posting bass videos and not having much of a working concept for the channel, to literally transcribing the internet, finding his niche, and reaching the coveted million-subscriber milestone this month, we unpack the journey of the bass player, turned YouTuber, turned music theory guru that is Adam Neely. Adams Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/havic5/ A limited number of private lessons are now available here: https://tinyurl.com/ycj6n7wo Take your transcription to the next level by checking out the Transcription Vault at Janek's Bass Studio: https://www.janeksbassstudio.com/courses/the-transcription-vault Sign the mailing list and be the first to know: http://eepurl.com/dCdyHz And check out all the books we have on jazz vocabulary, chordal harmony, and bass playing at the store: https://store.janekgwizdala.com/

Working hard every day to add this new modular synth sounding element to my pedalboard with the eventide H9, and Iron Ethere's Dubterranea and Xerograph Deluxe. I'm getting more comfortable with the patch switching, but there's a long way to go with the signal chain, the routing of the pedalboard, and the overall control I have of it with the expression pedals. The pedals I used in today's video are linked below. A limited number of private lessons are now available here: https://tinyurl.com/ycj6n7wo Take your transcription to the next level by checking out the Transcription Vault at Janek's Bass Studio: https://www.janeksbassstudio.com/courses/the-transcription-vault Sign the mailing list and be the first to know: http://eepurl.com/dCdyHz And check out all the books we have on jazz vocabulary, chordal harmony, and bass playing at the store: https://store.janekgwizdala.com/ Eventide H9: https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/stompboxes/multi-effect-processor/h9 Iron Ether Pedals: https://ironether.com/ Line6 HX Stomp: https://line6.com/hx-stomp/

I was up until 4am last night programming some voicings in the Eventide H9's "Quadravox" algorithm, and today's practice session is what was born out of that. I love the fact that I can program up to for voices over four octaves, but have yet to find a solution for programming parallel voicings, and not being tied down to a mode or tonal center. There's a lot of Michael Brecker EWI influence here, and I've been a big fan of Robby Kilgore and George Whitty who I know both did programming for Mike's setup. But there there is an equal amount of influence from modern pop and electronica producers as diverse as Diplo and Trentemoller. There will be an upcoming episode of The Pedal Studio that deals with exactly how I got these sounds programmed, but for now, this is what I'm doing with them to integrate them into my setup, and make them work in a live situation. Use the discount code JANEKSENTME20 and get $20 off your purchase of the Teletronix DI: https://www.teletronix.co/ Take your transcription to the next level by checking out the Transcription Vault at Janek's Bass Studio: https://www.janeksbassstudio.com/courses/the-transcription-vault Sign the mailing list and be the first to know: http://eepurl.com/dCdyHz And check out all the books we have on jazz vocabulary, chordal harmony, and bass playing at the store: https://store.janekgwizdala.com/

When it comes to playing music with Benny Greb, I have come to expect the unexpected. He is a true improvisor behind the drums, and is a rare thing in today's fast past and internet driven music industry: He's a musician who just happens to be a drummer. More concerned with the collective live experience than he is with flashy licks, and clicks and views, he is a musical force with whom you can build something original every time you step onstage together. I've had the pleasure of traveling to far flung corners of the world with his trio "Moving Parts", and have learnt a lot from both my time on the road with Benny, and my time spent hanging out and simply talking about life, and about music. He is one of my favorite musicians period, as well as being a pioneer of sound and time when it comes to the drum set. We talk about tuning for sound and not for feel, ghost busters, how to practice, and tons more in this interview that could easily have been three times as long.

Repetition is key when learning new material, and this is exactly how I work on it. 

I'm working on an incredible Adam Rogers solo from a Michael Brecker quartet concert in London from 2000. I'm breaking down a bunch of things in the solo, and talking about why I think transcription is perhaps the most important learning tool available to you when it comes to learning jazz vocabulary. 

The mighty force of Swedish bass, Henrik Linder, joins me for an awesome interview. We talk about practicing, playing live, Dirty Loops new album, effects programming, and what it's like to be the bass player in one of the most well known modern fusion trios. 

After warming up on a minor blues for a little while, I dive into triads on the minor melodic scale, and work them into my practice routine to increase fluidity up and down the neck. 

In a special extended episode of the podcast, this is from a live streaming masterclass I gave based around my Chordal Harmony book. Questions were coming in live via YouTube, and Chelsea was moderating them. Enjoy!

I think the ideal way to practice bass groove is with other musicians, and preferably in a live situation. But when you don't have the luxury, and lets face most of us don't most of the time, there are many other options that can really enhance your playing. I'm working with some drum grooves by Nate Smith from the LoopLoft today, mixed in with a little keyboard from the great Larry Goldings. I do this way more than makes it onto the internet, and I'm going to make a conscious effort to do more of it in the podcast from now on.

Gary Willis was one of my musical idols as a young bass player, and remains so to this day. Some of my earliest memories of seeing musician live, and it having a life long effect on me, involved Gary on bass. A true pioneer of not just the electric bass, but more importantly of music, he is a shining example of originality, of humility, of calmness, and of being able to melt your face off at a show with his groove, having made you cry with a melody not 30 seconds before. 

Starting work early today with my morning practice routine, and getting back to regular programming here with what the practice room is all about. My main focus is always trying to listen to my body, see what needs the most attention, and then not rushing into the process. I also get to work on the Bottesini bass concerto #2 as part of my routine today. 

One of my favorite bass players, my great friend, and casually the owner of The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, John Davis Ladies and Gentlemen! We chat via video call (including a few seconds of dropped audio where I stopped recording...) as John is the middle of mixing a new record for John Patitucci, who calls to check on the mixes half way through our interview. 

This is the kind of thing I'm looking to get out of my routine when I literally only have 20 minutes to practice. It's not always the same, this is an example of what it was today.