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Ever walked out of a lesson feeling worse than when you walked in? Scott and Ian swap stories about incredible teachers, downright traumatizing lessons, and why learning bass has never been one size fits all. Hit play... you might never look at bass lessons the same way again. 

What does Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt never leave home without?Scott sits down with Mike to uncover the 10 things he can't live without, from always having a bass within reach to the surprisingly personal items that keep him comfortable on the road. Expect great stories, a few u ...  Show more

Adam and Peter reluctantly wade into the tired old 'Who Killed Jazz?' debate...Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no further https://youllhearit.com/Have a question for us? Leave us a ...  Show more

This episode is all about the written language of music, the 'hieroglyphs' or 'blobs on the stave'. Stephen and Joanna discuss the connection between reading music and words, elaborating on symbols, sounds, expression, speed and time signature. Stephen tests the boundaries of Joa ...  Show more

How much is music a part of your life? Do you play any musical instruments? Did you use to play any when you were younger? Have fun in this musical episode (we even play some!) and learn more about the instruments we play and played in the past, what we think about them, our favo ...  Show more

Vintage music barely had any bass. Today’s hits are all about the low end. What changed? An episode this week from our friends at Twenty Thousand Hertz, featuring hip hop legend DJ Jazzy Jeff< ...