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Notes to Self (and Bassists) Dear Reader There’s one rhythmic figure that's the hardest. It’s this one: Also sometimes written like this: or like this or like this Here is our animation video for it Note lengths aside, this is all the same “rhythmic shape”. And it tends to do us in. Pulling it onto the beat, rushing it, or losing it entirely. Here’s how we conquer it in the Rhythm Matrix: See it clearly. Our animated rhythms strip away confusion. Groove Gym Exercises to get it into your body....

Notes to Self (and Bassists) Dear Reader There’s a question I hear all the time: “How do I know if what I’m practicing is actually making me better?” The question usually appears when progress feels slow or a new concept isn’t landing right away. Or when working on a challenging piece or concept for a while, and it feels like treading water. It’s a fair question - and one I’ve asked myself: is this even working? Here’s what I’ve learned - both from my own practice and watching hundreds of...

Notes to Self (and Bassists) Dear Reader Up until now, I’ve sent a monthly email - usually a tutorial, and a few updates on what’s happening at Ari's Bass Blog. But recently, I’ve been feeling the pull to share something a little more personal. In my own practice - when it’s just me, my bass, and some challenge I’m working through - I often think of you all.I imagine what I’d say if someone else were facing the same thing.Sometimes I even stop mid-practice to write it down.Other times, it...

Reader, 🎵 Hear Our Students Play Here’s what the Cohort sounds like in real life. These are past participants - now some of our coaches - playing together: 🎥 Watch: 2020 Cohort Coaches Medley Also… who said basses can’t sound good together? 😄 Every player here started just like you. You’ll hear real students - people like you - who committed to the process and came out stronger, more confident players. 💬 “It really helped me get a handle on the fretboard.” – Alex 💬 “I improved more in 4 weeks...

Hi Bass Friend Reader, Let’s cut to the chase:You want to play better, groove deeper, and know exactly what to practice. That’s what we do here - every month - with live training, fresh insight, and world-class bass education that meets you where you are… then takes you higher (or deeper?). Here’s what’s happening this June 👇 🎁 Your Monthly Freebie: What Not to Do When You Make a Mistake We all mess up when learning songs. But what do you do next? That’s where it gets interesting. Should you...