Learn
This section gathers the main ideas that usually come up when learning bass and guitar. Each topic includes written explanations along with selected videos to help link concepts without overwhelming detail.
Table of Contents
Orientation Control and Readiness
- Basic Hand Interaction and Making Sound
- Parts of the Instrument
- Basic Physical Setup
- Signal Flow, Cables, and Connections
- Tuning Fundamentals and Open Strings
Groove and Power
- Single Note Groove Foundations
- Pulse and Time Awareness
- Introduction to Power Shapes
- Groove With Power Shapes
- Basic Rhythmic Consistency and Attack
Time Space and Feel
- Space and Note Length
- Rests, Silence, and Musical Breathing
- Subdivision and Internal Grid
- Feel Versus Timing
- Note Placement and Micro Timing
- Dynamic Control and Touch
- Groove Across Tempo Changes
Tonal Awareness and Direction
- Hearing Tonal Centers
- Tension and Resolution by Ear
- Directional Playing and Note Choice
- Stable Notes vs Color Notes
- Phrase Direction and Musical Sentences
- Arpeggios and Chord Tones
- Common Progressions and Movement
Harmony as Function
Vocabulary and Style
- Groove Language Across Styles
- Riffs, Motifs, and Reusable Ideas
- Articulation and Style Identity
- Tone Choices and Context
- Listening as Vocabulary Development
Musical Independence and Collaboration
One-on-One
For players who want additional structure and individualized instruction, one-on-one guidance is available.