amateur musicians The Lowdown: Why Do We Never Take Lessons as Professional Musicians? Janek GwizdalaJan 01, 2026
bass playing Embracing Music Theory—and Letting Go of It—with Fugazi’s Joe Lally The bassist, now with the Messthetics, has had a long learning journey. Thanks to the online-lesson boom, you can study directly from Lally.Bill LeighDec 25, 2024
the lowdown The Smiths' Best Bass Lines with the People Who Play Them the Most Bassists from California’s finest Smiths tribute bands weigh-in on Andy Rourke’s most fun-to-play parts.Bill LeighNov 28, 2024
heavy metal Leading from the Bottom with Big New York Bandleading on bass offers a unique challenge. Here’s how one player rises to the occasion.Bill LeighAug 21, 2024
bassist How to Get Real with Bassist Sebastian Steinberg The low-end groove-master—who’s worked with Soul Coughing, Fiona Apple, and Iron & Wine—shares some doses of wisdom.Bill LeighJul 25, 2024
bootsy-collins Discover Your Own Bass Sound, with Help from P-Funk When columnist Bill Leigh played bass behind trombonist Fred Wesley, he got an up-close look at how P-Funk bassists helped define a sound.Bill LeighJul 04, 2024
bass playing The Philosophy of the Note As bass players, let’s slow down for a moment and think about what makes every note so special.Bill LeighMay 29, 2024
