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Upright Citizens — 131 episodes
How to Learn New Music Fast (And Make It Sound Like You've Always Known It!)
Why Your Bass Lines Don't Swing (The Ron Carter Secret!)
Should You Practice In All 12 Keys?
Playing with Our Heroes
Leading from the Bass
Be You, Be the Music
Mistakes are a Gift
How Much Technique Do We Really Need?
5 Things We Admire In Our Favorite Musicians
Nurture Your Relationships
Bassist Spotlight: Joe Sanders
Playing Melodically
Drums & Bass Teams Pt. 5
Do Not Fear Mistakes
Free Association - Bob's Turn
Drum & Bass Teams Pt 4
Free Association - Reuben's Turn
Bow Bros
Do We Need Music Theory?
Atomic Habits: the Journey
2024 Retrospective
Accepting Criticism
Staying Fresh & Inspired
Bassist Spotlight: Percy Heath
The Switch!
Better Ears
Guess THAT Bassist! (Bob Guesses)
Electric Bass Love: Marcus Miller
Guess THAT Bassist! (Reuben Guesses)
Bass Blindfold Test pt2 - Reuben's Turn!
Bass Blindfold Test (Bob's Turn)
The John Patitucci Interview
Declutter
Know Who You Are for Yourself
Can You Practice Without a Bass...?
On the Gig Challenge!
Why Do We Study the Masters?
Sax Trio Brilliance! (Part 2)
Sax Trio Brilliance! (Part 1)
Versatility: Virtue or Vice???
Linda Oh Interview
Trial & Error
The Genius of Scott Colley
6 Ways to Grow in 2024
2023 Retrospective
Xmas Party 2023!
The Joy of John Clayton
Having Grace with Your Process
Make Better Music with Vulnerability
Going Deep with Rufus Reid
The Art of the Duo (Part 2)
Art of the Duo (Part 1)
Always Be Learning
Details Matter
Bassists as Leaders: Matt Penman
Bassist and iRealPro Creator: Massimo Biolcati Interview
Bassist Spotlight: Bob Hurst
David Gage Interview
Bass Monogamy???
Bassists as Leaders: Avishai Cohen
The Balance Between Art and Commerce
Bass Buying Advice
Electric Bass Love (Part 2) - Steve Swallow
4/4 Day Special: the Pioneers of Walking Bass
Electric Bass Love (Part 1) - Bob Cranshaw
Pet Peeves
Odd Times
Aphorisms for a New Year
2022 Retrospective
Desert Island Albums
Bassist Spotlight: Joe Martin
Jazz Bass Education
Getting Deep with Dave Holland
Bassists as Leaders: Oscar Pettiford
Drummer-less Situations
Learning New Music: Reading and Internalizing
Keeping Score with Bill Frisell
Guitar Trio Gems (Part 2) - Reuben's Cuts
Guitar Trio Gems (Part 1) - Bob's Cuts
Bassist Spotlight: Marc Johnson
The Balance of Growth and Self-Judgement
Tech Tools
Bassist Spotlight: Reginald Veal
Hanging with Eric Harland
Live in STL with Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo, and Adam Maness
Happy Birthday Paul Chambers!
Navigating Online Advice
Piano Trio Gems, Pt. 2 (Reuben's Cuts!)
Piano Trio Gems (Part 1) - Bob's Cuts
Do I Need an Amp?
Preparing for Lessons
Advice for Freelance Musicians
Best Of 2021
An Upright Citizens Christmas Spectacular!
A Conversation With Kendrick Scott & Gerald Clayton (Part 2)
A Conversation With Kendrick Scott & Gerald Clayton (Part 1)
Our 6 Favorite Ray Brown Tracks
Growing Pains
Mind, Body, Spirit... Bass
(Re)Building Strength
The Value of Having a Teacher
The Art of Playing Ballads
Surviving Life on the Road
Playing in Chordless Situations
Special Guest: Larry Grenadier (Part 2)
Special Guest: Larry Grenadier (Part 1)
Special Guest: Ulysses Owens, Jr.
Bass Standards (Part 4)
How to Lock-in With Drummers: A Checklist
Bass Standards (Part 3)
Great Online Bass Courses
Bass Standards (Part 2)
The Balance Between Electric & Upright Bass
Bass Standards (Part 1)
Making Practice Enjoyable
Reading Music vs. Learning by Ear
Gig Etiquette
Let's Talk About Bass Solos
Let's Discuss Setups
More Bass and Drum Teams (Pt.4)
Special Guest: Greg Hutchinson
Stay Humble, Stay Hungry, and Be Cool
Bassist & Pianist Relationships
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 3) - PC, Philly Joe, and More!
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 2)
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 1)
Bassists Who Deserve Wider Recognition (Reuben's Picks)
Bassists Who Deserve Wider Recognition (Bob's Picks)
Daily Practice Advice
Aha! Playing Moments
Low End Theories