Jim produced Legends of Ukulele, a CD compilation for Rhino Records, and has made three how-to-play DVDs for Homespun. Jim is also an active songwriter and has released a number of CDs. His 2 CD set, “Dreams I Left In Pockets,” features 33 songs…
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Six Lessons for Playing Funk Bass – with Dan Hawkins
of the music. You need great timing, feel, pocket, and technique to play it well. Here are six video lessons that will get you grooving in no time….
The Green Scene—A Net-zero Recording Studio in Vermont
By Jaimie Scanlon Let’s face it; the music industry doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being earth friendly. From gas-guzzling tour buses, supercharged lighting and sound equipment, and throngs of straw-sucking fans at festivals (Remember those days?), the business can be tough on the environment. But there are some signs of green sprouting up between […]
Top Bass Guitars Loved by Rock & Roll Legends
Whether you’re a bassist yourself or just someone who loves rock & roll, you might be curious about some of the legendary basses that have shaped rock music. We’ve put together a list of some of the top bass guitars loved by rock & roll legends. Fender Jazz Bass — John Paul Jones of […]
Slapping Your Bass with Jules Whelpton
Not only is Jules known as #thatblondebassist but she also known for being an electric violinist, playing a pink violin on stage. When not performing, she teaches at the Youth Arts Academy in Del Mar, CA and loves to…
D’Addario Foundation Announces Second Annual College Scholarship Fund Recipients
The D’Addario Foundation has announced the second round of recipients of their college scholarships. Ten students from Foundation grantee programs — nine of them being the first generation in their family to attend college — will be supported for four years with a scholarship that helps cover the cost of college expenses. This brings the […]
A Life of Bass with Abe Laboriel
Abraham Laboriel Sr. is one of the most sought after bass players living, today. As a Mexican-American bassist he has played on more than 4,000 recordings and soundtracks, to date. And he’s still going…
Hal Leonard CEO Larry Morton Is Inspired by the Future
Inspired by the Future: A conversation with Hal Leonard CEO Larry Morton about the evolution in how we—as a world—will continue to play music. by Chuck Schiele This story takes place with the influence of the Covid-19 virus in the full momentum of early 2020. As societies across the globe scramble for their public safety […]
Authentically Bass with Rob Thorsen
Professional bassist Rob Thorsen shares insight on bass while demonstrating finger techniques—in this example using an F-minor dorian scale….
Make Music Day 2020 coming June 21
Join the worldwide celebration of music on June 21! COVID-19 may still be in our midst, but that does not mean that the annual Make Music Day 2020 will be canceled. The NAMM Foundation‘s annual event is still scheduled to take place on June 21. Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around […]