MN Music Note - EP 28 - The Story of a Bass Player Who Never Took a Lesson

From picking up a bass at 18 to becoming one of the most consistent players in the scene, we sat down with Thomas Moga to hear how he built it all without ever taking a single lesson.Everything he knows came from feel, repetition, and a trained ear. Over time, that turned into playing in multiple bands, learning over 1,300 songs, and becoming the kind of musician people trust to just show up and deliver.We get into how it all started, the moment he realized bass was his thing, and how open jams and real connections helped shape his path in the music scene.In this episode, we get into: How he went from beginner to landing his first band fast  Why learning by ear became his biggest advantage  How open jams helped him build real connections  What it looks like playing in multiple bands at once  How he’s learned and retained over 1,300 songs  What’s kept him consistent in the scene for over 20 years  Why feel and timing matter more than perfection If you’re part of the music scene or just curious how someone builds this kind of path without the traditional route, this one’s for you.