In order to apply something, a plan (IMO) needs to be in place..a way to attack it and attempt to know it fully...not just "snipets"...

Leftover weekend #whiteboard. Several students worth..."filling in holes" in a person's mind is as important as showing something new. ...

What is this and what musical skill was I talking about?

Some leftover Monday #whiteboard. All the theory in the world is worthless, unless u can apply it. Something as simple as figuring out...

Some leftover Thursday #whiteboard. Sometimes, it is not only what u can do...it is "what else" can u do. Knowing ALL your options and...

Talking about starting points, methods of approach...all the theory in the world won't help you if you can't apply it...

Talking fundamentals and chords...

Talking about notes..knowing the scales, but not as patterns or licks..knowing them completely..their function,  what they sound...

Welcoming Seattle, Washington to the teaching roster.

Welcoming Boonton, NJ to the teaching roster...

Welcoming Charlotte, NC to the teaching roster!!

Welcoming Spring, Texas to the teaching roster.

Leftover Thursday #whiteboard. Talking about roles. Bass players (IMO) are not taught this as well as other instruments. Understanding...

Welcoming Kodiak, Alaska to the teaching roster!!!

Welcoming Rutland, Vermont to the teaching roster!!

Welcoming Johnson City, NY to the teaching roster.  I'm waiting for you!

Welcoming Geeenville, SC to the teaching roster!

Welcoming New City, New York to the teaching roster, and working on a new tune...around students...

Just got my bass back from amazing Luthier Jeff Bollbach (www.jeffbollbach.com).  My bass plays like BUTTA and the solo extension is so...