Oltre le note: come diventare un musicista completo!

I fondamenti del bassista (anzi musicista!) completo – Ti sei mai fermato a riflettere su cosa significhi davvero essere un bassista (anzi, musicista!) completo? Non si tratta solo di saper suonare le note giuste al momento giusto, ma molto di più. È una questione di adattabilità, di creatività e di… Continua a leggere

Viva l’errore! Impressioni sulla certificazione di giugno 2023!

Che meraviglia, la certificazione! Ciao a tutti! Sabato scorso (24 giugno 2023) c’era un’energia tangibile al BassLab di Bologna. Era il giorno dell’esame di certificazione in Bassista Contemporaneo. Un evento importante, non solo per chi era coinvolto in prima persona (nella FOTO sotto i nostri fantastici Commissari!) ma anche per… Continua a leggere

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