Ep.2 Microadventures of volume 2: bass guitar, synth guitar and drums

Involve your friends in practicing volume 2 - Here's another example of a microadventure you could have by repurposing the material from Contemporary Bassist volume 2 more freely along with some of your other musician friends. May I remind you that the MICROAVENTURES series was created by... Continue reading

Ep.1 Microadventures: Bass lines of vol.2 in action

Contemporary Bassist 2: A gold mine of basslines and grooves! - The Contemporary Bassist Volume 2 is a veritable gold mine of musically interesting basslines and grooves that can "live a life of their own" and give much satisfaction, in the hands of mildly creative and resourceful students. Here is a... Continue reading

Microthoughts. Studying an online instrument, 3 useful tips

How to study an instrument online (e.g. electric bass!): 3 essentials - The 3 essentials that should never be missing if you decide to study an instrument online. Whether electric bass, piano, drums or any other instrument (even singing), these 3 elements... Continue reading

How to learn difficult pieces on the bass (or other instruments)

5 foolproof steps for mastering difficult songs... but which you can apply to any piece of music - In this article, I will give you the practical and foolproof method I personally use to prepare any piece of music, especially so-called difficult songs. Whether for a video, a... Continue reading

What does "Professional bass guitar course you can take on the Internet" mean?

Why do we say that Contemporary Bassist Online is" the first professional bass guitar course you can take entirely on the internet"? - Why do we present Contemporary Bassist Online as the first professional bass guitar course you can take entirely on the Internet? It is a simple slogan that we have... Continue reading

The luck of having the Contemporary Bassist Online!

Contemporary Bassist Online: HAPPINESS... or LONGEVITY? Now that everyone is moving (or has moved) their music lessons ONLINE, someone recently said to me, "Man, what a LUCKY thing you and Titian had to do the online course, so now you guys already have it!" Well, when I think of the... Continue reading

3 qualities of a good music teacher

3 fundamental qualities of a good music teacher I often find myself thinking about what it means to be a teacher. I, who have been teaching English since I was 17 (a lifetime!) and who try in every way to make people fall in love with this language that everyone thinks is difficult...... Continue reading