Let's look at several ways to learn or transcribe difficult songs. We'll examine why some songs are so hard to accurately transcribe, and ways to increase your odds or learning them correctly. We'll also talk about why tablature and videos…

Tablature is not only wrong most of the time, but it's a sad shortcut for people pretending to be musicians. Let's smash all the excuses, and find out why developing ear training, and spending time actually learning a song is…

Let's check out the AMT Stonehead SH-100-4R. The AMT Stonehead has 4 independent channels and can operate at 100, 30, and 3 watts. It includes extensive routing and can operate as a preamp, or power amp independently with no need…

Join me for a live Q&A on recording for bass. How to get started recording, essential gear for recording, how to use plug-ins, and creating drums to accompany yourself. How to get started with practicing and songwriting, and get the…

You should be learning these 5 songs to drastically level up you bass playing! Expand your ability to write bass lines that don't follow guitar, learn to innovate your tone, technique, and options. Learn to create innovative metal and rock…

00:00 - Intro  

00:46 - Podcast Update  

02:07 -  Things Need To Change  

03:44 -  Backup Gear  

10:19 -  Time your Live Show  

17:11 -  Have your sound together before the show  

18:57 -  Don't leave anything for fans? Useless…

00:00 - Intro 

00:17 - Flotsam and Jetsam 

02:37 - The 2 Big Reasons You Make Bad Gear Purchases 

09:02 - 5 Myths About Metal Bass Busted! 

Let's bust 5 myths about Metal bass playing! Do you need to dig…

Let's talk about developing speed, and why many people hit a wall. The 5 major reasons your chops aren't developing, and why you never get to the level of speed you are hoping for. Developing real speed on bass can…

Let's take a look at the Beardly customs 6 string fanned fret bass "The Beast!" The Beast was made by Beardly customs for channel friend and Patron The Beard Of Doom!  It features a 35 to 32 fanned fret setup…

How do you know if you are too old to listen to metal music? Is there such a thing as being too old? Heavy Metal music is something people are usually expected to outgrow as they get older. Rick Beato…