"The Day Prince Called" - In Conversation with Nik West /// Scott's Bass Lessons

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::: About This Episode :::
Here's we go with Episode 2 of the Scott's Bass Lessons Podcast!
This week I sit down with Nik West - bass player, vocalist and songwriter with credits that include artists such as Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, Prince, John Mayer, Glee and American Idol.
She's been on the cover of Bass Musician Magazine and has also been featured in Bass Player, Bass Quarterly Germany, and Bass Magazine Japan.
In this episode we discuss her past, how she found the bass, why she nearly gave up for good - right through to moving to LA, hanging out with the likes of Andrew Gouché and getting the call from Prince.
In this Episode You're Going to Learn:
How Nik found the bass, and started her journey to becoming a bass player.
Why she stopped playing (luckily for us she started again!)
Why you should "play the groove until it's in you"
What it was like getting the call from Prince... in the middle of the night!
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[@eltorpedo67]

"When the student is ready, the teacher appears." I love that.

[@archeangelkn1ght687]

Realest thing I've heard in a long time. Taking that with me.

[@wordreet]

There's part of Prince's true genius right there. he totally understood how to bring out the best in his band members! So awesome, and Nik was awesome!

[@kortundebe]

Strong words "be yourself, be who you are" love that.

[@goldenox7896]

Thank you (Prince)... for letting her... be herself.

[@frostedhead]

Is that like mice elf?

[@rockum888]

I see what you did there

[@ryankjay]

Always amazed me how Prince could speak to musicians about their playing as if he practiced on their instrument everyday. I've heard these stories about how he could talk to world class players about their shit on their level.

[@philipkarovski281]

That's cause Prince is a world class musician that was a true student of music

[@THX-vp9fz]

What he did so often is calling to be a smartass. Trying to show the others are smaller than him. Putting them in the corner. I have problems with those personalities. I dont work for those. Nothing against some good songs of him tho.

[@BrandonPatrk317]

Funny. That's the complete opposite to what Nik -- and others -- have gone on record, saying.

[@Power_Fantastic]

@@THX-vp9fz Hmm, shall I believe the many stories of other great famous musicians or the delusional statement of a fucking nobody like you? Naah, I stick with the greats and their fond memories of Prince, like Billy Gibbons for instance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqLRnWCFad-Mi5Y ... Thx for the laugh though! :-P

[@Bluenblack17]

That’s just your interpretation, not how Prince was according to all the musicians that he worked with. They learned so much from Prince, and Prince from them. He said that in multiple interviews.

[@robmyers932]

Prince was truly the musicians musician.

[@LGKids]

Oh I love that advice "when the student is ready, the teacher appears"! Peace!

[@neuroserenity]

Ironically by him having her play this groove for an hour, he let her be herself! Thank you !

[@thomasnegovanonline]

This interview made me a Nik West fan! She’s so awesome!

[@kuksybee]

Every time I see Nik, I can't help but smile. She's got the most dreamy smile I think I'm in love. Her bass is something else. Aaaoww!!! Thank you Scott for this interview. I hadn't realised you'd interviewed Nik. You fortunate guy. Peace and One Love. Whoever is reading this, have a great and funky day/night

[@shelbyblue61]

Talk about a once in a lifetime call, amazing story

[@awesumpowerz6805]

Prince was a GENIUS!!! She listened ... Good for her ...

[@llamont123]

Lol @ Prince playing Nik's bass and Nik being worried that Prince is going to break her strings! This was a great memory that made my morning. Thank you for sharing :-)

[@africanhistory]

Prince stories are always legendary. Like "that time when I played with Miles"

[@drvee1983]

You gotta love this. She can play her butt off, but froze for Prince. Great story and video.

[@kortundebe]

That's true, "every time something big happens one feels like they're not ready yet" it happens to me almost like always

[@MrRalphlisa]

How Beautiful and humble is Nik West!! Love!

[@Tryezz]

Very cool story. Prince really helped out a lot of musicians.

[@THX-vp9fz]

"helped out". *facepalm

[@Borinquena1973]

Prince sounds so amazing. Glad she got that opportunity and learned something. This is a great leason for anything we love doing. Keep practicing and make it your own til it moves you.

[@poxcr]

I could listen to her for hours! What a great story!

[@kristi94]

This not only is a great story but it also is a deep lesson...after all music is about feel...you've to feel it in order to deliver so that others can feel it too. Amazing!! So happy for you Nik!!!😀😀

[@maxcohen13]

She seems cool to hang with.

[@NikWestBass]

+maxcohen13 Im Only cool on Saturdays haha! j/k ... Thanks!

[@haninetazi9741]

@@NikWestBass I use a pick for this bass line, and i think it's the only way (for me) to got it right. Beginning down the E string 😉

[@spacedaddy5517]

I just found her on KZbin playing the crap out of her bass, she is so good.

[@JustCallMeFluffy]

This is awesome! Love finding gems from years ago, these interviews are so inspirational!

[@dariolemechele]

Thank you for Letting Me be Myself Again! One of my favorite songs! Great interview! Can't wait to meet you soon!!

[@Bmorewendy]

WOW, love hearing stories about Prince4Ever You've been blessed Nik West 💜☔️🎵🙆🏿🌸🌹

[@SuikonLP]

Such a great interview, thank you!

[@backspin6698]

Thanks for sharing, great story. I miss Prince, RIP.

[@annastaciaparker2902]

I absolutely loved this!!!! Brought tears to sting my eyes!!! Great interview!!! I loved the fact he just made you keep playing! Awesome!!!

[@dfreephoto]

Damn, I know we all miss Prince...

[@spacedaddy5517]

Prince was like, I want to thank you for being yourself, again. Also, I would like you to emulate Larry for the next 2 hours. She was like yes, I can be Larry for you.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Funny, no matter how good someone is, anybody can freeze up. It may be with a famous person watching or in front of a huge crowd but the only way to get past the frozen moment is to take a deep breath and be yourself. You play like yourself better than anyone else! This was a great story!

[@rizzsangel]

Awesome! I love hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrKafein]

Love that too, great interview, great moments, thanks to you all for sharing your experience!

[@dylankrogers]

Great story. I'll check out more of Nik West's music.

[@arnouxwrites]

Video clips like this are such a huge help. Thanks for doing these. God bless

[@esteban4076]

Just an amazing conversation.. Thanks for share, cheers

[@iamkamauDET]

Awesome! Much success to Nikk West!

[@graemelang111]

WOW! you interviewed Nik West! how cool is that!

[@P3ach3s70]

Awesome interview! Am I the only one that was crushing on Nik's hair? She's so gorgeous! 😍

[@DonnyNoMarie]

Wow! That's an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@LaszloVarga-msc]

Best interview I saw for a while. I love that girl.

[@albertdavila6808]

She seems so cool and honest.

[@meroguasa]

I was laughing like crazy !! such a great conversation, thank you for sharing this great story.

[@scottsbasslessons]

+Juan Mero Guasa Thank you for watching Juan!

[@NikWestBass]

+Juan Mero Guasa Scott is quite the comedian... I had nothing to do with that haha! Thank you!

[@meroguasa]

+NikWestBass You had all to do with it!! theystory is so inspiring and yet so well told that I could place myself there... I would probably laugh like a teenager and be a total klutz. The phrase "you are here for what you are" is the maker. Lot of respect to you, and to Prince for being able to get the best out from a musician!!

[@drgeorgetayloriii4280]

Man, you did a great job. She is def. an artist and Prince is def a genius. I like how we know what P is generally talking about yet it's something else all together when you are actually in a moment with him - at least that what I am assuming because Maceo, Monte Moir, Jesse, and other world class musicians always frame great stories of playing with Prince and they all knew their craft coming-in.

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

WOW @ how Prince discovered your bass playing. Congratulations on the new baby, Nik West.....

[@1dabirdman68]

I knew it! The groove is the keys to the kingdom!

[@scottsbasslessons]

+1dabirdman Lol - always! :)

[@NikWestBass]

+1dabirdman definitely the keys to the kingdom!!

[@blazemonger1]

The Groove is the road to the kingdom, The One is the key..

[@marvindukes4935]

can't wait to see her perform.

[@ThiagoBrazileiro]

Very nice video, Scott, with an excellent conversation! +NikWestBass is so nice!! Very very friendly!! Just love her groove and funky style!!! Cheers from Brazil!!

[@Airhornsman]

You missed the chance to call this "Someday my Prince will come"

[@devinebass]

+Peter Byrne Lol, epic! ;)

[@NikWestBass]

+Peter Byrne LOL!!! Hilarious!

[@alohakikadude]

princedoesnt impress me

[@alohakikadude]

princedoesnt impress me with this open E concerfo

[@alohakikadude]

princedoesnt impress me with this open E concerfo

[@WillStrottmusic]

god bless prince.. Nik West rock's, she's perfect

[@VFizz]

that was a great interview. I love her closing comments. No need to go crazy with "fills"...just get everyone Stompin!

[@rmccain99]

Wow that was a profound interview.

[@tomc.8791]

Great interview ! Nik West is so friendly :-)! Those videos rocks

[@DelictRoyalMusic]

Scott looks like the laundry boy working backstage, and sharing his spliff with Nik, so she stayed for a chat : D

[@1blackfrend]

Enjoyed this immensely thank-you

[@bradgotch]

Found another person to really like.

[@martydurlam]

Amazing interview!

[@jollyroger1009]

Nik West was star-struck by Prince, but she is also famous! Quite interesting 😁

[@olymoon2008]

Great interview !! Thank you Scott

[@MarkMarxonsBassChannel]

I love this series so much

[@NikWestBass]

+Mark Marxon (BASS CHANNEL) Scott is pretty brilliant! Thanks for watching!

[@russofamerica]

Fantastic interview! Great story. Nik West is a badass!

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

she has perfect cheek bones, hey Stu hopefully maybe you can talk with Stuart Zender formerly of Jamiroquai!?!?!? I chatted with him on twitter he will talk to anyone.

[@kickbiker7920]

+Crimsonphilosophy ..... I'd also be interested to hear an interview from Mr Zender too .... Apart from JK and his hat .... Mr Zender was the original driving bass that made JK's sound what it is ....

[@fang_uk]

Stuart is phenomenal! That would be a fascinating interview for sure.

[@pookachu64]

Crimsonphilosophy +1

[@YaoEspirito]

I think Marta Altesa has that connection locked down. Nik West is amazing, but Marta is out of this world. Perfection.

[@Alanoffer]

Great story ,this is what I wanted to hear ,the musicians stories of working with prince ,that's when you find out about the real person

[@ADKwarriors]

So gorgeous and seriously talented. Wonderful interview.

[@nubiangypsy1]

Wonderfully inspiring interview! Thx for sharing. I love Nik's humility, heart, & her talents are everythang!!! Would love her to play on one of my original songs, give me bass lessons, or just hang out. #NikWestRocks!

[@debbiesmith4836]

just new Nik West last night watching tv at 2 a.m internationaljazz festival from San Javier!AmaZed with you Nik!Greetings from the Balearic Islands. congrats loved the interview .people pleaser midnight teaser ♡ forbidden fruit and so on ♡all wonderfull!

[@blackheartscars]

what a storyteller

[@seizethedayandlive]

damn, she has a smile that can light up a room!

[@ecalzo]

i'm proud to hear that story from you mates .. :-)

[@IDONTPLAYENT]

Wowwwww amazing!! A true blessing

[@ocean457]

Awesome Scott. Thank U very much.

[@ki4gmb]

Can we just talk about her amazing hair?

[@latinjazzlvr]

Stellar. Thank you.

[@elrafa782]

That’s a story. Love it

[@PHOTOSBYRK]

What a great story!

[@blacksigmanation542]

Did Prince offer her pancakes lol!

[@AnneliesRosseel]

Ricardo Roberts maybe a ping pong tournament 😂😂

[@kevinboruff2625]

Who's the shirts and who's the blouses?....lol

[@kuringmundo]

Game, blouses.

[@andym28]

Good hustle.

[@zombiemachinery4868]

Do you guys want some grapes?.. Bitches...

[@nownessstudio7291]

love this woman!

[@michaels8597]

Playing with Prince must have been like a lifetime of music school...

[@TheMetalFunkAllStars]

Great Story, and interview! 💯

[@3notesabar843]

I love that she's still so grounded and humble. Yes I'm Asian...

[@pmatz]

hey man. great interview. love nik west shes cool. they werent sliding 5ths though were they? they were octaves... ?

[@hominymanchild]

Thank you🙏🏽 ~* So glad somebody said it 👏🏽 ~*

[@mikemorbuk298]

Is that hair-color, in honor of Prince? Larry Graham, invented the slap- bass.

[@MarcG7424]

Slap electric bass the stand up or double bass was being slapped long before the electric guitar was invented

[@haninetazi9741]

@NikWestBass I use a pick for this bass line, and i think it's the only way (for me) to got it right. Beginning down the E string 😉

[@yoyonel1808]

Nice video ! Very funny story, and well told ! Thx for sharing ! :)

[@scottsbasslessons]

+yoyonel1808 Cheers man :)

[@NikWestBass]

+yoyonel1808 THank you... I was a tad nervous so I rambled lol!!

[@JohnNeonEmpire]

Hi Scott! I've been playing bass for just over 2 years now and learn most of what I know from your videos when I had no previous music/instrument experience! I just started adding bass covers to my channel and was wondering if you could give some feed back in my playing or if there's anything I could work on from the first 2 videos I have posted! Thanks 😊

[@mikedefelice65]

i never saw nik west before but ..i have new fav now !!

[@DiabloOutdoors]

She's very humble

[@VictorELShelton]

thanks Scott

[@frankhuisman]

Nice open interview. Love it

[@MarkGerardBottomLine]

Awesome interview and video Scott...Nikki is soo cool....

[@Frisbieinstein]

Holding a groove for an hour is really hard.

[@THX-vp9fz]

I think the true talent by that is to not getting mad :D

[@merrygoldfarb645]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing

[@armandocardenas-nick-6544]

Mind blowing video, thanx for this!!

[@NikWestBass]

+Armando Cárdenas Thank you Armando... Thanks for watching

[@MyTubelessification1]

great conversation. thanks.

[@freewheelingit6443]

This is awesome!

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*Genius*

[@zoozer6779]

That was awesome 😊

[@soundmman1516]

Love Her!

[@francksewa]

Wahou, Scott, that's just nice :)

[@svenkatortora]

love it !