Cort NAMM 2020 | Jeff Berlin gear chat and bass playing advices | Thomann

Bass virtuoso "Jeff Berlin" stopped by and eventually made Julia play his signature bass. Do you think she has been practicing long enough to convince the fusion and modern jazz bassist?
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00: playing
0:06: introduction
0:15: record, tour and lesson tour
1:18: exercises for beginners
2:58: why you need to play with notes
3:32: how to solo
5:20: Jeff Berlin "Rithimic" Signature bass
6:36: rock rhytm
7:01: bass pedal settings
8:15: playing
9:15: outro
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[@MikeLute]

"Are you a bass player?" Yes and she proved it. Great solo, Julia!

[@nausea03]

A dream come true! 💚😭

[@OnPointFirearms]

That's an awesome moment!

[@kevgamble]

She's an excellent player, and I've also never heard her sound better than she does on this bass. It's good evidence for Berlin's claim about the quality of his bass model.

[@jrosner6123]

I love Berlin, he engages everyone beautifully, and, in mere seconds, can dispel every bullshit bass myth with simple educational logic.

[@Classicalthomas]

he hates on metronomes so much on facebook that I had to block him.

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

It seems to me that Jeff either doesn't know how to use a metronome properly or had bad experiences with it over the years.

[@jrosner6123]

@@BrunodeSouzaLino Actually, his take on metronomes: you can't practice, with a metronome or drum machine, what you dont know how to play. He gives an example of Gary Burton using one AFTER mastering the mechanics of his instrument, in order to correct certain things he heard. Jeff just used to present it with a confrontational premise. I never understood why people didn't get the actual point. Many a proper educator will present things in a way that is designed to force their students into an uncomfortable position. Would you want a boxing coach that lets you win, rigs your sparring matches, and only shows you what you WANT to learn, for fear of offending you? Law of averages says you'd be drummed out in a competition's qualifying phase with ease, if you made it that far in the first place.

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

As an educator, if people don't get what you're trying to explain, you either are explaining it wrong or poorly. Not spoon feeding information is one thing. Explaining something in a way that makes people think you are against something when you're not is another. Just go look at any clinic Jeff has done on KZbin and watch how he responds when people ask about practicing with a metronome.

[@kenminerva]

Oh goodness me! A legend, a great bass player and also a nice human being, Jeff Berlin, interviewed by another great bass player and nice person, Julia. I wish this was much longer ❤❤

[@alwolf2325]

The legend and the future legend.

[@MusicTeacherGuyNorristown]

Jeff is a REAL musician. I aspire to be like him.

[@jesseparrish9198]

Great playing Julia 👍

[@Terrible_Peril]

When Julia calls Jeff Berlin beautiful. 🥰

[@ventura9249]

That harmonics riff was just daaaaamn beautiful😍

[@nmnmnm9509]

When he says that bass is better than fender it can be true:1- for bridge (low action) 2- for bartolini pick-up 3- for ebony fingerboard 4- neck design and and ergonomic body 5- maybe price

[@MrWhitey222]

If Jeff Berlin handed me his bass and asked me to play something, I’d screw up for sure.

[@teresaravenshaw5477]

I could blah my way out by simply being left-handed.

[@teresaravenshaw5477]

Blag.

[@dp9503]

Great interview. He is one of the greatest players and educators.

[@kmichaelp4508]

Julia! I liked your approach with one of the masters. I grew up with Jeff...well...even though we lived in different places. Traveling in different areas. Well...Both bass players around the same time. Leave it alone. You did a great job in interviewing and playing. Kudos

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks a lot! Most of the credit goes to Jeff who was a perfect interview partner ;) // Julia

[@Stratisfied22]

Every time I watch Jeff play I think to myself he has to be one of the best bassist of all time. Makes it look so easy.

[@JohnSmithiuyytw]

Always good to hear Jeff talk bass playing, love his thoughts on learning.

[@formica.]

Great interview, probing respectful questions. That's how you get 'Give me the mic!" and a chance to play and discuss together. On the other hand, typical interviewer asks "What are the new features?" and the sales guy talks fast.

[@johnfisher7757]

Jeff's work with Bruford gives me goosebumps every time I hear it!

[@narq5099]

Check him out with Allan Holdsworth and Chad Wackerman on Road Games. Literally, the most technically and creatively perfect bass ever recorded.

[@BobMaulucci]

She killed it! Jeff was impressed. Great interview.

[@Herehear49]

I love Jeff. I can feel his love for students of the bass as well as for everyone else. His epiphany wasn't about music but it lives in his playing and teaching.

[@Wally55223]

Love seeing celebrities who are just generally good people. Always so refreshing. And some great bass talk/playing!

[@miltondowling]

ohhh man that was a great and fun interview. And Jeff Berlin, what a fabulous bass player and a gent

[@vincentm614]

The interviewer sounded amazing on that bass. Wounderful ghost notes. And of course Jeff is the master. Id love to try on of those cort basses!

[@MrBCOIC]

Great interview

[@LeeJoRo]

i love julia's ghost notes

[@kenmorley2339]

Agreed .

[@ronaldmackee3401]

I just love Julia 😊

[@kingbolterz]

Go Julia! Great interview between two bass players!!!

[@X-B369SK]

Love you, Jeff!

[@FLOODtoFIRE]

I love my Cort guitars

[@handgunner1911]

jeff your a class act you are truly a gem love you brother!!!!!

[@cedcobasse]

excellent interview, questions are very clever and usefull, thanks, great answers too from jeff, they are both excellent, a great moment ❤❤

[@marknorris3769]

the guy is a genius , great interview

[@felixweber6593]

He seems to be such a cool guy to hang with... and I love the tone of his bass... really...

[@mv9787]

Félix Weber Yeah it’s solid as a rock! Great bass sound

[@davidmora6278]

Hey Julia! I love your playing and your vibe. Keep it up! Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@BoyAditya]

Thank you, thomann! Love this interview!

[@scottm7720]

Ha! That was awesome!

[@ppilasiewiczz]

Fantastic meeting! Julia 🌸🙌🏼🎶💙

[@toddstropicals]

Well yes, if you want learn bass Jeff Berlin is certainly one of the best choices to listen to and learn from.

[@nigelmoscrop9987]

Nice bit of bass playing , both of you !

[@andreg5216]

Unglaublich sympathisch die beiden, die Frage ob Julia Jeff Berlin überzeugt hat... war dann ja deutlich zu sehen:-)

[@jnspincliffe2]

Great interview!!

[@cla_san4070]

Manos de Piedra solo, Bach,Joe Frazier (part II). no other words needed .

[@massimilianoazzara2073]

delightfull,the both of'em......so gnarly

[@claudiogiallombardo1249]

wonderful berlin....

[@basssweethearts4045]

Sweet interview 👍

[@donnychrisvalen8276]

juliiiaaaa yeaahh🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@maliqazka8161]

Jeff is a wonderful guy...

[@Apathynosebleed]

Great clip,Jeff

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

Great Julia!

[@castrolousada]

Great job! And so funny! Carry on!

[@kalidesu]

Very sweet.

[@mroppa6637]

Good sound..great job cort.

what a guru :)

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hello my friend ;) // Cheers, Julia

​@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses you all did one of the best NAMM coverages in recent years :)

[@philippemelkonian6485]

Great itw. When Is Jeff in France for his master class. I would like to participate!

[@juliahofer8394]

He will post it on his facebook page in a couple of weeks :) Cheers, Julia // Thomann

[@philippemelkonian6485]

👍

[@WolfgangKeim1]

Great.

[@JamesSmith-qy3eu]

Berlin looks like that actor from 'Land Of The Giants''! Remember that show?

[@lalilu7942]

Great Interview, Great! :-)

[@yournamehere7182]

Filled Julia set 😁

[@SuperPresko]

Cort - unusual comfortable!

[@jdpainter8949]

WE REPEAT THE BEAT KEEP THE BEAT

[@ЮРИЙФИЛИППОВ-й6е]

👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@tomaslvhaug4542]

What is she playing 08:40?? Its soo nice!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

I am playing around with the harmonics from Victor Wooten’s “Amazing Grace” // Cheers, Julia

[@pierreandrewt1347]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Thank you ^^ was wondering the same thing

[@jcsk8]

Great advice. Don´t think performing is studying.

[@ravelitschimo]

„Are you a Bass-Player?“

[@guswaves]

Master

[@daytch9485]

Next bass is a Cort!

[@stankowalski4574]

I kinda miss Jeff's mustache !

[@Dodo-is2ju]

2:57 Nein Julia du bist aus Österreich!

[@sfmag1]

Jeff has to make everything sound more complicated than it is haha.

[@AleksP1987]

Hadrien Ferraud doesn’t read sheet music ))

[@TKDFORCEART]

But he knows the notes

[@PooNinja]

Learn but doing and paying attention if only I could read!😞

[@jdpainter8949]

THAT GIRL MAKE A BEAT

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Done forget the UK Jeff

[@jdpainter8949]

BASS FINGERS

[@ebx100]

Indonesia isn't too far from me lol

[@TheRobWay1]

I think Jeff just sold another Cort bass!

[@xneurianx]

You can learn scales and theory without learning to read music. His logic is kinda flawed. Great player though!

[@makichas]

He started by saying," there's two ways to learn how to play the bass." One being to learn how to read. I hear that listening is also a trait of a competent musician.

[@xneurianx]

@@makichas Yes. Two ways. But he very heavily implies that autodidactic learning is worse, because learning to read music is the only way to understand theory. It is not.

[@dannellim11]

Can't fault him though! And generally most popular music teachers are those who journeyed via sheet music! You don't see self taught players like Mike dirnt, John entwistle teaching bass lessons! If they would, they would probably preach the self taught method too! Not against either, just noticing this trend haha

[@xneurianx]

@@dannellim11 Good point, well made!

[@xneurianx]

@Brett S. That's nice :)

[@crankjazz]

Mr Marmite who blocks anyone who doesn't agree 100% with his "opinions".

[@UriBass5]

Why does he speak to everyone like an ESL student lol

[@nmnmnm9509]

Because they're !

[@Sjrm126]

He’s looking rough

[@tramer76]

Berlin and his reading music nonsense. Hendrix didn't read music. Learn by ear. Much more important.

[@jrosner6123]

He preaches that, too. Gave a series of free YT videos on how to transcribe by ear, learn by ear. Why not go check out his jeff Berlin music group channel? His premise has ALWAYS been this: if you're learning by ear, and that's your goal, you shouldn't have to pay someone to show you licks. I learned by ear, and later studied music both privately and in college. It certainly expanded my viewpoint, and capabilities. I still encounter lots of good " ear only " musicians, but they actually have picked up on useful musical info along the way- some haven't, and they aren't gonna get a call when you need a quick study, or a proper stand in.

[@HigherGroundCC]

Did hendrix play jazz; baroque; fusion? No. He only played blues... You do not need to read sheet music to play the blues... But who cares right? Hendrix is the pinnacle of taste and musicality, right?

[@jrosner6123]

@@HigherGroundCC you're throwing a weak strawman argument here. Not every musician reads, but reading doesnt hurt. For every Hendrix, theres a million players who wont qualify for the gigs they would like, because they lack the skill base needed. Not everyone needs to read, but why not work at anything that might improve your game?

[@kevgamble]

You don't seem to know much about Berlin's beliefs on the matter. He places a great deal of importance on the self-taught aspect. With reading, he's just saying, correctly, that learning to read opens a huge world of potential. And he sets these two approaches above other methods (schools and other educational tools) that, in essence, spend time teaching you what you should be learning on your own (groove, feel, etc.). So in a way, he agrees with you more than you think.

[@fearnoevil65]

The "(insert idol) didn't learn to read music and they did pretty good" is really a lame analogy and doesn't apply to most people. Everyone plays by ear and is self taught, learning to read music is good also. Jazz Band in High School taught reading music, basic theory, ear training and playing live. They're all important IMHO

[@SchutzBoysband]

Berlin's tone has sounded like shit for the last 20 years

[@llnn5112]

Stop video at 6:20 🤣

[@makichas]

great interview

[@AlsamadCaldwell]

Excellent interview!!