Scott's Bass Lessons

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If you’re a bassist — you’re in the right place. Join Scott Devine and Ian Allison from SBL as they dissect every aspect to being a bass player - professional or hobbyist - from basses and gear hacks, to musicianship and gig tips, all the way to mental health and what the future might hold for the music industry.

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031 - In Conversation with Cody Wright - Back In The Groove 04.07.2016 1:11:29

In today’s podcast we’re talking to the man who’s been providing the low end for Eric Gale and the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Cody Wright!

030 - In Conversation with Divinity Roxx - The Roxx Boxx Experience 27.06.2016 52:59

In today’s podcast we’re talking to the bass-playing rapper from Atlanta, Divinity Roxx. Few faces are as instantly recognisable within the bass world as Divinity Roxx. The same is definitely true of her playing. Brought up on a diet of Earth, Wind & Fire and Slick Rick, Divinity toured with Victor Wooten for five years, and can be heard on Victor’s 2001 album ‘Live In America.’ Taking to the...

029 - In Conversation with Rich Brown - Making The Bass Sing 20.06.2016 51:30

In today’s podcast we’re talking to six-string virtuoso Rich Brown! Rich is a really classy player and certainly knows his way around a bass better than most. Having chosen to explore plenty of musical tangents, which have seen him dabble in many different genres, Rich has appeared on countless recordings ranging from jazz to funk to latin to traditional Asian and Arabic music.

028 - In Conversation with Adam Ben Ezra - Turning The Double Bass Into An Orchestra 13.06.2016 25:13

In today’s podcast Adam Ben Ezra lifts the lid on one of my favourite YouTube videos of all time. There are so many bass players around today, especially now with YouTube; there are millions of guys playing some incredible stuff, but from a pure bass perspective, Adam Ben Ezra is the real deal.

027 - In Conversation with Mo Foster - We Meet One Of The London Session World’s Most Wanted 06.06.2016 46:38

Today we’re chatting to session legend Mo Foster, who has a credit list that could fill a book. In fact it has! It was an opportunity not to be missed when Mo invited us round for a chat about all things bass.

026 - In Conversation with Paul Turner - Don’t Just Talk a Good Gig, Get in There and Play 30.05.2016 1:30:06

Today we’re sitting down with one of the groovers and shakers behind the UK’s funk bass scene… Paul Turner! In the hierarchy of Jamiroquai bass players, Paul was the first to really revolutionise the bands old-school bass sound since Jay Kay began a new chapter without Stuart Zender. Having joined right at the beginning of the group’s promo run for 2005’s Dynamite album, we all looked on with grea...

025 - In Conversation with Jerry Meehan - From Touring The World, To Learning Upright In 6 Weeks 23.05.2016 28:37

In this episode of the Scott's Bass Lessons podcast we're lucky enough to be joined by the one and only Jerry Meehan. As a bass player Jerry has worked in many different situations, from West End shows such as Les Miserables through to touring the world with Robbie Williams, or playing with Midge Ure right through to being the bass player on 'The Voice' TV show.

024 - In Conversation with Steve Lawson - You’re Not Going To Be Handed a Career, You Have To Create One 16.05.2016 1:37:52

For episode 24 of the Scott's Bass Lessons podcast I'm lucky enough to be joined by the amazingly talented and ever original Steve Lawson. Steve is at the forefront of the solo bass world and is continually pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved and realised on the instrument.

023 - In Conversation with Ian King - Why Being a Versatile Bass Player Will Be The Key To Your Success 09.05.2016 32:16

Today I'm joined by none other than Ian King who has provided the low-end for artists such as The Temptations, The Supremes, Sister Sledge, Paul Young and West End shows such as Shrek, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sister Act, and is currently playing in the award winning show "The Book of Mormon".

022 - In Conversation with Stefan Redtenbacher - You'll Never Find Your Voice On The Bass By Competing With Other Bass Players! 02.05.2016 57:32

Today we’ve got one of the UK's funkiest bass players with us...none other than Stefan Redtenbacher! Austrian native Stefan Redtenbacher wears many hats: bassist,guitarist, composer, bandleader, arranger, educator, producer,music-software developer, and intrepid captain of one of thefunkiest bands in the UK... Redtenbacher's Funkestra. Stefan has recorded and performed with such legends...

021 - In Conversation with Phil Mulford - Making The Right Choices Can Be Critical To Your Progression As A Pro Musician 25.04.2016 48:24

Today we’ve got London session legend Phil Mulford with us for episode 21 of the ScottsBassLessons podcast... Phil is one of the busiest session players on the UK scene and his performance and recording credits include artists such as Lionel Richie, Chaka Kahn, Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Annie Lenox, Beverly Knight... even the Bee Gees... and, pretty much every TV show in the UK that has a live band. ...

020 - In Conversation with Sandy Beales – You Get Back What You Put In 18.04.2016 55:58

Today we're lucky enough to have Sandy Beales, the bass player behind the band 'One Direction', with us for episode 20 of the Scott's Bass Lessons Podcast. In this episode you're going to hear some fantastic tips for upcoming and seasoned bass players - in fact this is of favourite interviews to date, simply from the amount of actionable advice and important insights you&a...

019 - In Conversation with Laurence Cottle - The Dedication and Enjoyment Never Ends 11.04.2016 28:57

I'm suuuuper excited to tell you that today's guest on the SBL Podcast is none other than the mighty Laurence Cottle. Laurence is one of the most legendary bass players on the planet, and has been a huge inspiration to me over my entire career. He's played with the likes of Eric Clapton, Deep Purple, Brian Eno, Seal, Tom Jones, Hanson, written with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, compos...

018 - In Conversation with Steve Pearce - Why Learning To Read Music Can Be The Making Of Your Career 04.04.2016 1:11:13

In this episode I’m lucky enough to have London session legend Steve Pearce with me! If you speak to any bass players from the UK, soon enough Steve’s name will come up in the conversation. Why? Because he’s not only one of the busiest bass players on the UK scene, he’s also one of the coolest and friendliest guys you could ever meet. Steve’s played with the likes of Wayne Shorter, Steve Wonder, T...

017 - In Conversation with Chris "Fatty" Hargreaves - The Simplest Things Can Make The Biggest Differences 28.03.2016 32:49

In this episode of the SBL Podcast we’re lucky enough to have one of my best bass buddies and one of the most inspirational guys I know - Chris “Fatty” Hargreaves... bass player for the likes of Submotion Orchestra and Alex Clare. Chris has been at the forefront of using effects within the bass world for as long as I can remember. I’m not talking about using a few pedals here and there - what Chri...

016 - In Conversation with Guy Pratt - It Truly is About Your Social Network 21.03.2016 34:24

Today we’re lucky enough to have an amazingly experienced guest on our new podcast episode. Someone who's played, recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in the music industry... the one and only Guy Pratt. Guy has worked with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Pink Floyd (also David Gilmour), Gary Moore, Roxy Music, Echo & the Bunnymen, Tears for Fears, Whitesnake, Womack & Womack…...

015 - In Conversation with Phil Mann - The Biggest Problem is Confidence And The Willingness To Put Yourself In Harm's Way 14.03.2016 38:26

Today we’ve got one of the hardest gigging bass players on the planet with us - seriously, he did something like 250 gigs last year! Introducing, the one and only Phil Mann. Phil has appeared in London’s West End on Dancing In the Street, across Europe on productions such as Jesus Christ Super Star, One Night In Vegas, Little Shop Of Horrors, Anything Goes, Fame, Bugsy Malone, The Pirates Of Pen...

014 - In Conversation with Dave Swift - How To Keep A Legendary Gig… For 25 years! 07.03.2016 1:26:34

To kick off this season I though it'd be great to hook up with one of my all time favourite bass players - the one and only Dave Swift. Dave has been part of Jools Hollands Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for over 30 years, and with that band has played with artists such as George Benson, Eric Clapton, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Jeff Beck, Tom Jones, Paul Weller, BB King, Adele, Amy Winehouse... I...

013 - In Conversation with Chris May - The Master Luthier Behind Overwater Basses 29.02.2016 26:42

We're almost about to launch Season 2 of the Scott's Bass Lessons Podcast, but while we're in our editing frenzy here at SBL Towers I thought it'd be cool to release a special podcast episode for the "intermission" ;) For this episode we've got the Master Luthier Chris May of Overwater Basses and we'll be talking about all things... you guessed it, bass! Chr...

012 - In Conversation with Sean Hurley - Jazz Was The Gateway 15.02.2016 2:07:35

I'm so happy to have the amazing Sean Hurley on todays episode! If you haven't heard of Sean before, he's played with artists such as John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke, Ringo Star, Annie Lenox, Alanis Morissette, Idina Menzel and many more... plus... he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet!

011 - In Conversation with Rufus Philpot – Ignore People Who Put You Down – You Can Always Achieve Your Dreams 08.02.2016 1:27:06

I'm so happy to to have the mighty Rufus Philpot on todays episode! Originally from the UK but now living in LA, Rufus has been a first call bass player for as long as I can remember. I first heard about him over 15 years ago from my old friend Chris May (the man behind Overwater basses)... he simply said "You heard of Rufus?... You need to check him out!"

010 - In Conversation with Tim Lefebvre - Always Bringin' The Octave 01.02.2016 33:21

What can I say... I've been such a HUGE fan of Tim Lefebvre for so many years! If you haven't heard of Tim before he's played with artists such as the Tedeschi Trucks Band (his full-time gig), Chris Botti, Toto, Sting, Uri Caine, Dave Binney, Wayne Krantz, Donny McCaslin, Mark Giuliana, Donald Fagen and most notably right now, he played on the late great David Bowie's last albu...

009 - In Conversation with Tanya O'Callaghan - Focus, Determination, And Passion Will Get You There! 25.01.2016 41:33

In this weeks podcast I'm joined by truly inspirational Tanya O'Callaghan. Tanya has an amazing story. It starts when she made the decision that she was going to be a professional musician and dropped out of school to chase that dream - before she even played an instrument! She's a simply a prime example of how focus, determination, and passion can get you to where you want to be -...

008 - In Conversation with Juan Alderete - Finding Your Voice 18.01.2016 45:19

In this weeks podcast I'm joined by none other than Juan Alderete. Now, if you're into bass effects... Juan is your man! In fact, he has an entire website dedicated to it... I first became aware of Juan when he was playing for The Mars Volta, but after a little research I realised I'd been a fan of his for years as he was the bass player in Racer X with Paul Gilbert and also Big Sir...

007 - In Conversation with Marco Mendoza - Be Patient With Yourself… Once You Crack That Door Open It’s A Lot Of Fun! 11.01.2016 34:32

In this episode of the Scott's Bass Lessons Podcast I sit down with none other than Marco Mendoza. Marco has played with the likes of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Richie Kotzen of the Winery Dogs, Ted Nugent, and many more... plus, right now he's playing with The Dead Daises and leading his own trio featuring Joey Heredia on drums (Stevie Wonder, Sheila E, Scott Henderson, Tribal Tech) and Re...