On this installment of @yamahamusicusa #silentbass and @laklandbasses Friday, we conclude our discussion on "Tension ". This week, tension from performance. AKA stage fright or butterflies in the stomach, we have all experienced it and can range from mild jitters to paralyzing fear (been there). While everyone gets it, there are ways to at least diminish it. First, be prepared. Knowing all the details of any performance ahead of time goes a long way to reducing stress. Someti

On this installment of @yamahamusicusa #silentbass and @laklandbasses Friday, we start a two-part discussion on "Tension". The first is physical tension and the second, performance tension. Today, physical tension. What I mean by this is tightening up or "over gripping" ur instrument while playing. Not only can this affect ur playing, it can lead to discomfort, pain and injury. The goal here is to do our best play in a relaxed state in order to release our full creative poten

On this "May Day" installment of @yamahamusicusa #silentbass and @laklandbasses Friday, we discuss " 'Failure' in the Woodshed". First of all, there is actually no failure in the shed. Just our perception of it. The fact that ur IN the shed makes any endeavor a success. Now, I'm not talking about learning tunes for a gig or playing "for fun" (both of these are very important). I'm talking about work to make u a better player. The shed is a place to plan, grow, work, learn and

On this installment of @yamahamusicusa #silentbass and @laklandbasses Friday..."Don't let one genre define u". Just like in investments, diversity is key to success. Look at Kip Winger, Flea, Andre 3000, every comedian that has played a terrifying villian on SVU. The more u diversify ur range, the more you bring to the table creatively (I think I've written that in these talks a thousand times). It is why the Italian chef spends a year in Singapore, and visa versa..to bring n

On this installment of @yamahamusicusa #silentbass and @laklandbasses Friday, we discuss the following quote, “we do not rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training”. This is credited to Greek poet Archilochus, but I heard it from a fitness professional. It sounds kind of defeatist, but really it is the opposite. The key is to understand that the goal is to narrow the gap between the two. How do we do that? PLANNING! REALISTIC GOALS! WORK! PATI

Welcoming St. Robert l, Missouri, to the teaching roster. A fantastic player...member of the Army Band. #basslessons #remotelessons...

Welcoming a local student, beginner, from Forest Hills, NY to the teaching roster. #basslessons #remotelessons #www.charleysabatino.com

Welcoming an accomplished, seasoned, working player from Brooklyn (Brooka-LEENA as my grandmother would say) to the teaching roster! ...

Welcoming North Caldwell, NJ and Spring, Texas to the teaching roster...waiting for u...#basslessons #remotelessons #www.charleysabatino.com