Ep030 - Play Like a Pro: You Must Change Everything

In this episode of GTRNRD, Andy Schneider emphasizes the transformative power of change in developing musicianship. He discusses how altering your practice environment, instrument, or audience can provide new insights and enhance your musical abilities. Andy shares personal anecdotes, including a challenging experience on an acoustically dead stage in Minneapolis, which taught him the importance of not relying too heavily on one aspect of his sound, like feedback. And another time that a bad soundcheck led to a really great show later down the road. He encourages musicians to seek out change intentionally to prepare for unexpected situations and improve their adaptability. Andy also introduces his new book, "Beginning Bass Scales and Exercises," designed to help bass players learn scales in various positions with rhythmic interest. The book aims to build foundational skills that can be applied to create and understand music better. The episode concludes with a teaser for next week's topic, "Game Killers," where Andy will discuss how your instrument might be holding you back and how to identify these issues. He encourages listeners to embrace change as a catalyst for growth and to experiment with different musical elements to uncover new strengths and areas for improvement.