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Touring can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. Bob and Reuben provide some tips to help make life on the road a little more comfortable. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us k...

What do you do when you're playing with nothing but chordless instruments? Bob and Reuben share their wisdom on today's episode. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us know what you think by leav...

Bob and Reuben continue their conversation with one of the masters of jazz bass: Larry Grenadier. You can check out his website for more information right here Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let...

Jazz bass extraordinaire Lenny Grenadier discusses his early days breaking onto the jazz scene, as well as some tips for what to do on and off the bandstand. You can check out his website for more information right here Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access...

Accomplished jazz drummer and educator Ulysses Owens, Jr. discusses his musical career and advice he would give to aspiring musicians. Check out all of his Open Studio courses here Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one...

Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music - this time, they break down tunes by Wayne Shorter and Oscar Peterson. Links from this episode: Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz cours...

Bob and Reuben check off some of the most important things to keep in mind for this crucial musical partnership. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...

Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music. On this episode, they check out a Sam Jones tune, as well as a composition by the legendary Monk. Links from this episode: Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for pur...

Bob and Reuben list off some of their favorite bass courses you can get online. Links from this episode: Check out every bass course Bob and Reuben mention in this episode by following this link Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass...

Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music. Links from this episode: Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass c...

Bob and Reuben weigh the pros and cons that come along with the two different versions of the bass. Links from this episode: Check out Bob's Open Studio course mentioned in this episode: Where Are the Notes Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes...

We've all heard of jazz standards, but what about those tunes with instantly recognizable bass riffs? Bob and Reuben list off some of their favorites. Links from this episode: Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben a...

Bob and Reuben offer up some tips on how to look forward to your practice sessions instead of dreading them. Interested in more music advice? Check out the Open Studio courses and online practice community that is Open Studio Pro ...where you'll find regular live guided practice sessions and masterclasses by Open Studio Artists like Reuben Rogers, Bob DeBoo, Peter Martin, Adam Maness, and many mor...

Bob and Reuben weigh the pros and cons of learning how to play with sheet music or learning tunes completely by ear. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐...

So you got the gig - great! Now what? Bob and Reuben discuss some ways to make sure you keep your fellow musicians happy during the show. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us know what you thin...

Bob and Reuben dispel the stereotype that bass solos are boring, and also explain how to make sure you're keeping the audience engaged during your solo. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us kno...

It might be a "bass nerd" thing to talk about, but your setup has a huge impact on your overall sound. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ revie...

It's Bob's turn to pick his bass and drum teams this week, and he chooses an especially funky pair this time around. Links from this episode: Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass inclu...

Bob and Reuben interview expert jazz drummer and educator Greg Hutchinson about what bassists and drummers should do to best serve the music. Want drum lessons from Hutch himself? Check out all of his courses available here from Open Studio. And for a limited time , you can get any of Greg's drum courses for just $50 with the Hutch Birthday Sale !  Interested in more music advice? Go here to brows...

Reuben explains the meaning behind his personal mantra on today's episode. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTu...

Bob and Reuben discuss what pianists look for in good bass players - and what we want out of pianists Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review...

This time it's all Reuben's picks as he lists some more legendary bass and drum duos. Links from this episode: Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . See all of Christian McBride's Open Studio courses right here Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and...

Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the best rhythm sections in jazz history. Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place....

Bob and Reuben listen to some bass and drum duos that made up some of the best rhythm sections of all time. Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one conve...

This time it's Reuben's turn to showcase a few unsung bass heroes. Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place. Let us know what you think b...