10x your practice results (the how and the what)

Do you want to be brilliant at what you do? Well, I once read that all you need is 10,000 hours of practice. That’s the soundbite, anyway: in reality it’s much less simple. But practicing correctly is WAY more important than simply racking up mindless hours of practice time.
In this weeks video I’m going to be showing you how to supercharge your practice time! You’ll also find out why I keep an Ampeg B-15 in my kitchen!
In this video you’ll learn:
- How to organise your practice routine.
- How to stay inspired by setting specific SMART goals.
- Why you should ALWAYS keep a practice diary.
- And why I avoid practicing with tab and notation.
As always, see you in the shed…
Scott :)
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[@LSKcards]

Q: When it comes to practicing, what is your biggest frustration? A: Lack of knowing what to really work and practice on. Find myself more than often putting my bass away because I practice the same old things and then get bored of them. Hearing you call this out made me aware of it at least!

[@eternal_hangnail]

A great way to keep things fresh is to switch off between your fundamental technique (plucking technique, scales, articulation, etc) and learning songs, which is fun, gives you a context to apply all the work you've done on your technique, and trains your ear. I'm new to bass but have played sax for appx 10 years, and applying the same type of learning has really helped me push myself forward. I hope this helps ((:

[@GeroLubovnik]

I agree... It's a problem. I think that the way to break that log-jam is getting out there and playing with others. Many players don't recognize that in addition to practicing to perform... they perform to practice. "Just getting better" isn't the goal in itself. The goal is to perform. So the performance, or merely playing with others provides both the motivation and the material to practice.

[@caneestra]

Thanks for your lessons. One more important advice: stop watching bass videos too much. Sometimes it replaces entire exercises and I found myself watching your channel for 2 hours with a bass on my neck. That's sad:) So if you're bass player and you read it - press alt+F4 several times and take your bass right now!!!

[@josiahgottschalk2312]

Very thoughtful advice Oleg. Good point.

[@1okanaganguy]

to a lazy mood, watching vids actually FEELs like practicing...but it isn't

[@ethanlocke3604]

Oleg I feel that

[@damienscanlon5585]

I fall victim to this as well.

[@derekuhm]

As a beginner, knowing what to practice (first) would be really helpful.

[@Tobias-sn8gr]

Choose a song, play it Start to learn scales, major and minor. Try pentatonics if you want to Choose another song That is how i started

[@kormendymatyas8667]

know your scales, it can get boring but you need to know where a c is anywhere on the fretboard (and other notes too), then if you are practicing songs by ear, you will have a much easier time figuring out the notes after you know the key

[@zprince4120]

Most importantly... Make sure you are practicing proper fingering techniques while you are practicing scales and or songs

[@milesdurrie1429]

I'd suggest picking up the book Hal Leonard Bass Method Complete Edition (or something similar) and starting at the beginning. You'll learn fingering, positions, basic technique-and, god forbid, reading notation! Just do a page or two every day. You'll see immediate progress.

[@insaneconqueror5421]

Hes got a video on 5 scales to learn.

[@ajdoesbass]

1. Have specific SMART goals for each practice category 2. Keep a practice diary 3. Approach practice like you’d approach working out (essential practice categories) 4. Record yourself 5. Remove distractions 6. Practice 4/5 days a week 7. Keep yourself inspired (look to the gods of bass) 8. Imitate then Innovate (increase bass vocabulary by imitating bass gods) - transcribe using your ears!!! 9. Make everything a habit 10. Reduce the friction (make it as easy as possible for you to pick up that bass) Made for reference. Great video. SBL is an insanely great resource for bassists. Any class on SBL will take you to the next level, even the “beginner” targeted ones. I’ve been playing bass less than a year and have taken 2 SBL courses and they are really good

[@jones848]

"if you just worked on your biceps. You'd look bloody weird!" 😂 love it! Great video too!

[@DolganoFF]

Popeye!

[@rome8180]

For me, this was your most helpful video yet. Thank you, Scott.

[@JP-gc2nk]

Paused the video because I saw the SMART learning process. I recently had a webinar session held by my work for further self development during these times and guess what they brought up? Yep, SMART. It's great to see how universal this process is, and you can apply this method for virtually every aspect of your life if you want to achieve something! Thanks for sharing this with everyone Scott!

[@MrTenkooo]

This is the best advice you can give to any bass player, or a musician in general. That is the major problem with almost everyone. Lot's of information and no guidance. Thank you for the long years of you guidance.

[@ChristianOOwusu]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you Scott

[@coreyschuck7579]

I honestly think that this is your best video yet. I can use these tips and apply them to all your other videos!

[@michaelrizun3403]

Thank you for the knowledge you impart. This particular episode is much above the other lessons you have given. Thank you. I have for many years , which discouraged me from playing, listening to "all " that you needed to know and how to hold , play, approach, etc. If it Feels good, play it !!! No other way around it. Again, Thank you.

[@pacocastano6320]

Hi Scott. Thanks a lot for this video. When I see you, I realise how logical is what you say. It’s the way I put in place in my job. Not sure why it’s different for me when practising bass guitar. I think that in my case it's a matter of lack of discipline. No diary, no targets and frustration as I do not see progress. I use to “practice” at the same time and place every time (4 times per week) but usually I end up trying to cover a song that I found in Spotify, looking for the guitar chords or the bass tab and try to follow it. Nice advice today about trying to do if by “ear” directly… I need to create the habit… Nice day

[@kman-mi7su]

"Never ever put your bass away" I agree. I have my 7 basses sitting out in the open in my basement man cave/music room. That is great advice, but sometimes it's to my detriment. For example, yesterday I was painting a room in my home and went to the utility area in my basement. Guess what room I have to pass to get there? Well an hour later after jamming, I got back to painting. I'm also working on a 1988 Ford F250 pickup truck project I'm bringing back from the dead and I sometimes have to go to the utility room for a tool while working on it. Yep 1 or 2 hours later, I get back to work on the truck. My wife wants the truck running and out of the driveway! LOL!

[@johnnyblaze2257]

kman 4443 🤣 I’m the same way, that’s why I’m always an hour or two late for everything!🤣

[@1okanaganguy]

Very inspiring, Scott. Listening to me playing the other day forced me to admit to no real progress in the last year.... Thanks to your making this vid, I have decided to do the SMART goal system you described! And, I feel inspired by that decision. Thank you, comrade.

[@leegibbs5317]

Thank you Scott. I'm going to practice right now.

[@panagiotisspanos4838]

Thank you Scott!❤

[@therusticdragon]

I'm a woodwind player who has yet to even pick up a bass but I sub to this channel because the advice is still relevant and useful to me.

[@owenbass7127]

Thank you for that wonderful advice Professor Scott. You know prof I did the exercises you taught and I didn't realize the changes, I just realized it when my friend told me. Thank you Prof Scott. 👍😊 God bless.

[@Rockmanxpr]

Wow, this definitely one video I will have to bookmark. I do have issues with having focus in most of my life's happenings (Music, Work, etc) and you just gave me some good structure not just for practicing/learning music but also I can use this methodology for my Cisco Certification Exam prep (IT Network Engineering). So bravo Scott and stay healthy!

[@danleach266]

My greatest frustration is not knowing what to practice. I've been playing for 5 years. I feel like I've made great progress, but these days, my practice sessions feel aimless. I enjoy practicing, and I aim to do at least an hour a day 24/7. This video gave me a little push, so thanks.

[@gabrielrochamelo8183]

Scott, thanks a lot for this video! This WILL make a difference in my approach to the bass. This video is PURE GOLD! Infinite thanks! Cheers from Brazil! 🙂🙃

[@beverlygordon142]

Great info Scott. Thank you for the material. 👍

[@MatthewStark235]

Thanks so much, I felt so stuck but you have motivated me. Thank you

[@konstantindecken2141]

love your channel

[@AndySantanaBass]

Love your sound dude !!! The 4 string F bass is just amazing!!!

[@lucasguida43]

Here's a damn good video! Congratulations Scott!

[@adweitzsacker]

The guidelines here are very helpful. A couple barriers to me are motivation to get started on practice, but then what to practice for how long. There are more, including that I can't narrow down what I want to accomplish. I like most genre of music, so organization is difficult. My practice space isn't ideal, so I know it needs attention. The room itself is a distraction. Been on the fence about this course, in part that I'm in the middle of one of the courses in the library, but this has helped. Thanks again!

[@konstantindecken2141]

Thank you for uploading such great content

[@nunobarbosaonline]

Thanks for another so simple video but so eye opening. I loved the part of the friction! It happens with me so that's why i am writing a coment. My Bass is in the suitcase right in my bedroom and a lot of times i think "maybe i should practice a bit", but just to think about opening the case, taking it out and then need to put it back in etc, messes with my mind :-) Ok maybe i'm a little lazy :) :) :) Anyways, from now on my bass will be out in my bedroom and i am pretty sure that i will practice a lot more. So nice to know that this is a "real problem" and it's just not for me being a lazy person :) :) :) Take care Scott. See you in the Shed

[@manuelmendizabal5942]

Hi Scott 55 years old here and I discovered that cuarentones improved my skills even playing the same for , let me count looong time So practice improves your playing and I think the positive aspect of this shit covid19 it’s trying to get out of this as better musicians I’m almost in dude!!!

[@jodyhendrix5876]

Thank you ,thank you, thank you. Awesome tips.

[@denobassug3834]

Am motivated... Thank you Scott

[@michaelrickels7386]

I'm not really a fan of the Ampeg B-15, but I want one now, just to put it in the kitchen. Thanks, Scott!

[@andrebouw6399]

Thanks Scott! Really great lesson, this will be really helpful. My problems are in the results of my practicing. Just like you said, stuk at the same level for a long time.

[@iwasntfeelingcreative]

for me its an endless cycle of lack of motivation leading to lack of results, which leads to less motivation, leads to no results, over and over.

[@lijeiii]

Great video Scott! I struggle with knowing what to practice

[@McDoinky]

Excellent!

[@U2BROTHR]

I signed up. I'm hoping this will be a game changer..... During the time of Covid, there should be no other distractions.

[@_ajax_4115]

great video Scott

[@damienscanlon5585]

Thank you, Scott! I'm going to try to keep a journal from now on. I think one of my biggest obstacles is maintaining a good practice routine. Oftentimes I'll just run through 2 octave major and minor scales going through the circle of 4ths or 5ths with a metronome, and play up and down the modes and the 7th chord arpeggios of each mode (based on ideas from you and Adam Neely). But I'll usually end it after that. I've been meaning to also practice melodic and harmonic minor, and double harmonic major scales and their modes; but I never get around to it. I've also got books on drum syncopation and jazz improvisation that I've been trying to study with a lot more recently.

[@gabeskates7]

The hardest part about practicing for me is knowing what I should practice in order to obtain the goals I am striving for! Thank you for the video, will be putting these practice tips to use!

[@kevgamble]

Glad to see that Fodera headstock in the background. Would love to see you play that one again - it's probably the most fantastic Fodera I've seen, along with some of Damian Coccio's and Victor Wooten's main bass. Cheers!

[@nativochileno7091]

SCOTT EXCELENTE TRABAJO. !!!

[@stancartright4268]

Thanks again Scott, And the skill that I most want to learn is read music. I feel that it would definitely help me become a far better musician. Also the ability to get bigger and better gigs.

[@burmesecolourneedles4680]

Fantastic Scott! I've learned this the hard way/the wrong way lifelong with bass and other instruments, hard to get out of the bad habits, but you've given so many "kindly" ways to address that - thanks so much! By the way, have a look at Lee Sklar's latest video - someone mentions you and he says he checks your channel and pays you a great compliment - PLEASE do a feature with him!

[@tombowman9463]

Ok, I finally caved and started a practice journal. Funny thing is, I've been keeping a workout journal forever, and it's so useful. It just becomes part of the practice and keeps me focused without any nagging, plus I can see where my emphasis has been at a glance. So, OK, for bass too.

[@cameronlesley2428]

I smashed the like button so hard I just cracked my screen because you got me so pumped to play bass, thanks

[@jomamma1750]

One of the things I have found to help is to grab the acoustic and go sit down somewhere outside that is completely opposite of my element and play bass there. This is good for inspiration and contemplation concurrently.

[@paulf1256]

Hi Scott , I've been a member since you started the website. I discovered your KZbin lessons first. I see many comments regarding not knowing what to practice or work on. The website has some delineation of skill learning. Even though I know how to breakdown the complex to specific skills, I too often wonder if I use the method process that is effective. I think if you show a walking bass line then the skill practice process in order you recommend that could assist a lot of us to learn how to organize our practices. I know you have done this in all your lessons so exceptionally but you have how many thousands of videos to date. I think pick a relatively easy song or songs show the Bass line, delineate the skills necessary to play then organize the practices in your recommended order in a fashion that beginners would start at the first and more skilled at points where they need improvement. You are definitely responsible for the majority of my music theory and Bass/guitar playing skills and progress. Thank you and Blessings to you, your family and all associated with Scott's Bass Lessons!

[@kevinhericks7276]

I sanded the back of my neck like you did in an old video, it helped a bunch on my guitar. Never would have thought that silly finish on the neck could cause that much friction on my hand as it travels on the neck 😅

[@mikewarriorr]

Q: When it comes to practicing, what is your biggest frustration? A: Lack of motivation. Thanks for the enlightment on aspects and things i was lacking in too.

[@petermcguinness5281]

I feel you Mike. Me too.

[@edburdo]

For me... I had to just force myself. 5+ minutes of practice a day... for 30 days straight. MANY days I just didn't want to practice... but I forced myself. Over time, it started becoming fun again. “Motivation doesn't last, neither does a shower. That why we need it everyday” ~ Zig Ziglar

[@perryborn2777]

Motivation comes and goes, it's discipline you gotta go for. Get into a steady schedule with your playing, and eventually it'll become habit

[@johnhermann5301]

For me, motivation shouldn’t be discipline based, although discipline is important. Their should be a love and passion of music itself, rather than just playing the instrument, so you are motivated to learn your favorite songs and get to the skill level you want to see

[@johnhermann5301]

Also discovering new genres helps be more motivated, for me it was progressive rock.

[@camoswald6752]

Thanks for the vid! I definitely have plenty of practice time now.

[@GeoffBosco]

Is no one really talking about the gorgeous cinematography of this video?

[@kitendwamervin8430]

nice...imitate then innovate...love it

[@hdkk33]

For me, the overwhelming amound of things to work on (I am a quite good guitar player but just started on bassguitar) demotivate me. I don’t know where to start and give up on exercises to early because there so much other stuff to work on. Thanks for this video! I love the way you explain stuff. I just found your channel a few days ago :)

[@SDRockman]

Same experience for me, especially when they are mocking the playing of the root, 3rd and fifth so now I don't feel confident in playing those intervals so what the FUCK else are we meant to play? I shant be a member of this website next year.

[@iqi616]

@@SDRockman Ignore what the 9-string widdlers say, the root, third, and fifth are essentials. Check out Bootsy and his disciples... all that counts is what's played on the One (the rest is fluff).

[@SDRockman]

@@iqi616 But the thing about it is that the mocking is coming from the people teaching the theory from SBL. I can only think of playing inversions now or something which they didn't really cover well. There are bunches of courses and every one that Scott is in, he waffles. I don't want to be a member any more.

[@vadym5245]

Awesome video! Applies to other musical instruments as well. One more tip, that worked for me: "Get motivation outside". Play something with other people, set your goals to record a song/cover/etc together. You will find yourself much more dedicated to the process. Most likely due to the responsibility that you take in front of other people.

[@NandoGriffiths]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@inazuma9361]

When it comes to practicing my issues tend to be with lacking motivation and just general organisation, luckily I'm already getting much better at dealing with each but any help is always appreciated

[@rickrobie4]

Thanks for #10, I needed that.

[@fudgesauce]

As for rule #10, that is one thing I like about passive basses -- no need to unplug to prevent the battery from draining. My bass is on a stand, plugged in, and an arm's reach from the chair where I sit in my home office. Playing means flipping the switch on the amp and picking up the bass. From thought to action in under 5 seconds.

[@pmdinaz]

I played for many years in cover bands, playing other people's music. I learned everything I know by playing 45 to 60 songs on a Friday and Saturday night for years. I moved, and lost interest because I didn't have a 'band' responsibility. I tried to join another band, but I was not willing to start over. Job and life were more important. I slipped into not playing more and more infrequently. 1 year ago i traded most of my professional amps and speakers for a shiny new P-Bass hoping it would invigorate me. It did not have the desired effect, but I am glad I made the purchase/trade. You struck a chord with 'vocabulary'. I realized quickly that i never really had one, although i could play close to 100 songs at the drop of a hat. I am feeding my brain with what i want to play, and i keep coming back to old R&B/Funk from the 70's. Tower of Power to Funkadelic. I am looking to KZbin for inspriation and honestly have found quite a bit of it with your channel Scott. Thank you.

[@JoseFPVNavarro]

Great video. What I find most challenging is my lack of focus. Specificity in my exercises. I need purpose in my practice sessions, otherwise I end up wasting time with little things I already know instead of learning new stuff.

[@JohnDoe-kf9wq]

your the best thanx a lot amigo

[@Mantus86]

THank you for all the great teaching! My biggest problem is being specific enough - unless I know in advance what I am practicing, I avoid picking up the bass because it is too vague. I need to make a decision when the knowledge is fresh, at the beginning of the last session.

[@warwickdennis4114]

My guitars are in my bedroom along with my hartke HD 410, I always see them, I’m always tempted to play them because they’re right there with the amp.

[@prashuryagoswami6122]

Although i changed to a different genre this is the man that taught me bass.

[@ric_guitar2886]

Thank you !!! 👍🏻

[@DapsyDave]

Thanks alot Scott for this... initially i used to practice 4-8hrs a day, i was really crazy about playing the bass.. but after a few years as soon as i developed a few chops and skills, i just lost passion to push for more heights... these days i barely practice and even when i do, after practicing for barely 2hrs i get tired .. and it frustrates me... my progress is now so slow... painful thing is i know what to do(practice) but i just cant bring myself to do it...

[@jcsanchez7341]

You nailed all my problems hahaha. Thanks.

[@Gh0stGaminggz]

hello Scott,i lovin ya since i found you 3 years ago.... nowadays,my biggest goal is speedin up my accuaricy (playing hand) and my fretting hand to play KRYPTERIA - I CANT BREATHE bass... hearing and recording my bass clean voice without your help i ve already thinked,and im applied :) but thanks for huge information. and also my favorite tracks are Silencer - death pierce me,bass intro ( im making tabs by listening them it helps me get used to my enstruments voice and play easier...) Paradise Lost,since im listening that beautiful band and gothic music i was a child...Spirit is a very tough track for electro guitar intro but i made a tab on it and playing on that intro is really hard but good practice for me...

[@davidbajista4140]

This is so useful

[@santiagomejia3026]

Scott: question of the day; what is your bigger frustation?...lack of results, lack of motivation, lack of knowing to really work on?? Me: all of the above :-( 7_7

[@juanzerda9721]

Hi! My name is Juan. I’m from Argentina. About the question of the day: when it comes to practicing, my biggest frustration is that, sometimes when I grab the bass, I find myself playing the same stuff over and over. It can be quite annoying! Thanks a lot for uploading these lessons! They’re really helpful. I found the one named “filthy Bass Groove Deconstruction” specially useful. ¡Un saludo!

[@nativochileno7091]

MUY BIEN MUCHAS GRACIAS !!!

[@talazizi7027]

Hey, I love your channel! Can you make a video about how to find what to work on in order to become a better bassist?

[@ssawws1898]

Thank you :)

[@georgewilliams7227]

thanks for sharing this video. I wish I could enroll in your school. I'm not working and I'm on disability due to knee replacement. one knee done. The other is scheduled to be done. I've been stuck in for 6 months before this lockdown. That being said. I've been practicing the same crap over and over and over again. going nowhere. So thanks for the direction. I really appreciate You Scott.

[@JulianFernandez]

killer. thanks!

[@lalainaichane319]

JOINED ! Let's do this !

[@Slamminbassplayer]

I wish to Jeebus that someone would have taught me to be focused and intentional - even just taught me the concept as a younger dude. This is likely the #1 reason why I scream at my kids to practice with a metronome. It is a very objective starting point. Either you can play xyz at xBPM or you can't. Then you can work from there. That's a crazy over-simplification, but same is applicable for most disciplines. Cheers, Scott!

[@houbice3]

I have an Ampeg in my kitchen and my wife is very happy about that 😂

[@joaopauloborras]

Great video! Could I ask, please, for you to write down the bassists names that were appearing when you were taking about inspiration? I don’t know many of them as I’m new to bass yet. Thanks a lot!

[@richard.5268]

Those jaco and mingus photos, yeah, inspiration

[@tristansheehan1453]

There are so many lines i want to learn that i dont spend enough time focusing on exercises to help me play them well. This makes me more overwhelmed overall but atleast im having fun (i started playing in november)

[@emmanuellostau1845]

Great video.For me beginner it's lack of knowing what to really work.

[@jdbaumanns]

Knowing what to practice for certain goals and results.

[@fullViewJay]

Your intro music is soo dope bro!

[@beamancile8185]

Q: Biggest frustration? A: Cannot apply what I have learn.

[@xxkeloulouneA7X]

Q: biggest frustration? A: tiny pinkies and flying fingers

[@themanwhochoppedoffthefinger]

ALSO. 10:20 If a task is to learn how to build bass parts in combination with ensemble work, then studying the parts from ear to bass, needed to be alternate with studying the part from ear to paper. This will create a sufficient understanding of the structure, as well as provide an opportunity to learn not only bass parts, but also the parts of the whole collective

[@adroit57]

You should do another video on your bass collection, looks like its expanded a bit more.

[@marcusvittone6205]

Lack of knowing what to practice to really get going. But very good video. Especially about playing the same thing over and over again 😂

[@bassmanchristian1431]

Thanks for this video and I have already booked your accelerator program as long lifetime SBL academy member. Looking forward to see you in the shed. What bass are you playing here?

[@nique21nue]

Dear Scott, I really learned a ton from you and I wanna thank you for that. Do you really feel the necessictiy to do these clickbait-y titles? I almost feel like I wouldn't wanna click titles that seem like "Be filthy rich in 3 Weeks". You don't need to do that. You are a great teacher and a really nice guy. I wouldn't write that , if I didn't like you and your content.

[@LD-qj2te]

I always love these videos! Super helpful informative se produced . Only better if we could have a pint at pub

[@alexev4560]

Dear Scott, I hope you will read this. It all sounds cool like SMART system stuff and other obvious lean shit behind. The real problem of all teachers that they do not realize what their students really need. They think they can give systematical info, but real practice not in learning like C major scale, but really learn C major open chord first, then learn like part of scale on A string in first position, then on D string, etc etc and then join notes from A-D and move through back and forth and so on and so on, and it is only about learning C major. And it all starts from very beginning when student decides to switch to C minor. I've been told over9k times about all these scales, boxes and kind of that, but I still frustrated because on practice, it happened to learn way more ez notes around CAGED chords. And it is becomes way easier step for improvisation, rather that going to any other stuff. for me as for 6string guitard it is very obvious way intuitively understanded by me. I haven't heared that from anyone when I was learning years ago, everybody was like wanna improvise - go for scales. And once I figured it, I found i need to learn chords inversions, and once I found that I feel need of practicing that more, so it becomes a total mess, because before going to real useful practice, you should learn like 3 years full time educational course of musical theory, and also huge problem is I work only on tree tone chords, and I have no idea how to keep head not cracked going for like that stuff about major scale chords progression with Major7 minor7 b7b5 and dim chords and what scales match these ones, and vice versa - which chording goes for different scales (I mean when you use all these classical scales) also, what purpose of half-one and one-half scales? what are these? I believe I should understand scales harmonization for getting the answers, so it is like plus one half of the year to my current plan. I really come to conclusion that if you have no ear for music, learning will turn into blewdy hell and you will never achieve anything more than repeating few songs from tabs. Talking about wrong teaching I do not mean you. Moreover, I'm grateful that you give all these small hints how to improve time with BASS, you do really well talking about this. And it really helps Keep going, be the one who inspirit people playing BASS! Make the world better. Also think of local pricing for 3rd world countries (let's be fair, it's real name). Let the POWER of BASS flow through YOU and others kr a

[@ericscaillet2232]

Cool...😉

[@tyrelllowery2074]

My biggest gripe with practice is knowing WHAT to practice. There are so many things to practice, and I never know what to work on first. Should I go over these scales? Should I try to learn a song? What's the best way to learn this technique. My practice is all over the place, and I end up playing the same things over and over. This video helped, but unfortunately I'll be missing the practice accelerator. Hopefully you'll be offering it as it's own course for like 30-40 bucks in the future. I'd hella buy that.

[@ghostdog_ninja]

Thanks for your videos ! I really enjoy your videos even that I'm a pro! I studied and play my Baby sind 22 years. My question is: Is it possible maybe to do a video for Pro's like how to make the horizon bigger sometimes you have the feeling you stay at the same point even you are practicing for 5 hours. What would you say?

[@bez_theo9566]

#10- very true

[@leobassii]

Thanks for the information! Though I was kind of surprised when you said not to use music notation to learn a bass part. My reading ability is my biggest frustration. I've been practicing on James Jamerson bass lines and it seems impossible without reading skills.