Advice
How Victor Wooten Changed my Life 15 Years Ago
It’s crazy how you can look at where you are today an pin-point it to a very specific moment in time.
GuitCon 2018 Live Panel Discussion: Money for Nothing
I was delighted to be invited to speak at this live-streamed panel discussion at GuitCon 2018 last week. The topic? Musical entrepreneurship. The results? You be the judge.
The best advice Victor Wooten ever gave me
I’ll never forget something that Victor Wooten told me one morning while attending one of his Bass & Nature Camps back in 2005? 2006? A long time ago. I was reminded of it today when I awok...
To Study Music or Play by Ear? A Comment Response
Scotty writes: Glad to see you back my friend I hope everything and everyone is doing well, hey will studying music help me to start playing by ear completely? Cause I have been told a true musician p...
Right Hand Speed: A Comment Response
Julian writes: Hi Jayme Huge fan of your podcasts, YouTube content and your vibe and dedication in general. As as you play for the Man too is a win. I have a quick question: over the last couple of y...
How to Create a Successful Practice Routine
I’m always on the hunt for the best ways to practice, well, anything! Music, fitness, life; I just want to be the most efficient human that I can possibly be. Don’t you? This video represe...
My Personal Warm-Up Routine: The Way of The Bassist
So now you know how to create your own successful practice routine, since you already watched the last video. But every good routine, be it for music or fitness or whatever, begins with a good warm-up...
The Book of Five Rings
I just got done reading a phenomenal book called The Book of Five Rings and I fell in love. It’s the kind of book you can read in a single day because it’s hard to put down and it’s ...
Pinky Finger Pain: A Comment Response
Doc writes: I would love to hear your opinion on pinky technique, though. It is so short that it only reaches the E string when completely stretched, with a lot of strain to tendons and joints. For ex...