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Welcome to 2020, bassists! This year marks the beginning of my Player Series of columns, where I will be holding a magnifying glass to the various roles we might undertake as performing bass players, and how to flourish in those environments. In this issue I will be sharing my own experiences of what it takes to be a touring musician and how best to tackle life

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