Having Grace with Your Process

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Having Grace with Your Process

FromUpright Citizens

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20 minutes

Released:

Nov 14, 2023

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Podcast episode

Released:

Nov 14, 2023

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (94)

Professional musicians and upright bass gurus Reuben Rogers and Bob DeBoo discuss ways to become a better musician and improve your playing.

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Low End Theories: Reuben and Bob talk about some professional development advice to improve your marketability as a musician. by Upright Citizens
20 min listen
Bassists Who Deserve Wider Recognition (Reuben's Picks): This time it's Reuben's turn to showcase a few unsung bass heroes by Upright Citizens
42 min listen
Special Guest: Larry Grenadier (Part 1): Jazz bass extraordinaire Lenny Grenadier discusses his early days breaking onto the jazz scene, as well as some tips for what to do on and off the bandstand. by Upright Citizens
28 min listen
Reading Music vs. Learning by Ear: Bob and Reuben weigh the pros and cons of learning how to play with sheet music or learning tunes completely by ear. by Upright Citizens
21 min listen
Great Online Bass Courses: Bob and Reuben list off some of their favorite bass courses you can get online by Upright Citizens
31 min listen
Bassist & Pianist Relationships: Bob and Reuben discuss what pianists look for in good bass players - and what we want out of pianists by Upright Citizens
26 min listen
Aha! Playing Moments: Bob and Reuben recall some things they've seen on the bandstand that caught their attention. by Upright Citizens
30 min listen
Stay Humble, Stay Hungry, and Be Cool: Reuben explains the meaning behind his personal mantra by Upright Citizens
17 min listen
Daily Practice Advice: Learn some easy tips that you can use every day during your practice sessions by Upright Citizens
23 min listen
Bassists Who Deserve Wider Recognition (Bob's Picks): Bob highlights some bassists that he thinks deserve a little more love by Upright Citizens
37 min listen
Let's Discuss Setups: It might be a "bass nerd" thing to talk about, but your setup has a huge impact on your overall sound by Upright Citizens
37 min listen
The Balance Between Electric & Upright Bass: Bob and Reuben weigh the pros and cons that come along with the two different versions of the bass by Upright Citizens
31 min listen
More Bass and Drum Teams: It's Bob's turn to pick his bass and drum teams this week, and he chooses an especially funky pair this time around by Upright Citizens
55 min listen
Let's Talk About Bass Solos: Bob and Reuben dispel the stereotype that bass solos are boring, and also explain how to make sure you're keeping the audience engaged during your solo by Upright Citizens
21 min listen
Special Guest: Greg Hutchinson: Bob and Reuben interview expert jazz drummer and educator Greg Hutchinson about what bassists and drummers should do to best serve the music by Upright Citizens
41 min listen
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 2): Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the best rhythm sections in jazz history by Upright Citizens
37 min listen
Bass Standards (Part 1): We've all heard of jazz standards, but what about those tunes with instantly recognizable bass riffs? Bob and Reuben list off some of their favorites. by Upright Citizens
57 min listen
Bass Standards (Part 2): Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music. by Upright Citizens
43 min listen
Making Practice Enjoyable: Bob and Reuben offer up some tips on how to look forward to your practice sessions instead of dreading them by Upright Citizens
16 min listen
How to Lock-in With Drummers: A Checklist: Bob and Reuben check off some of the most important things to keep in mind for this crucial musical partnership by Upright Citizens
31 min listen
Great Bass & Drum Teams: Bob and Reuben listen to some bass and drum duos that made up some of the best rhythm sections of all time by Upright Citizens
29 min listen
Great Bass & Drum Teams - PC, Philly Joe, and More!: This time it's all Reuben's picks as he lists some more legendary bass and drum duos by Upright Citizens
42 min listen
Surviving Life on the Road: Touring can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. Bob and Reuben provide some tips to help make life on the road a little more comfortable. by Upright Citizens
34 min listen
Bass Standards (Part 3): Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music. by Upright Citizens
34 min listen
Special Guest: Larry Grenadier (Part 2): Bob and Reuben continue their conversation with one of the masters of jazz bass: Larry Grenadier by Upright Citizens
39 min listen
Gig Etiquette: So you got the gig - great! Now what? Bob and Reuben discuss some ways to make sure you keep your fellow musicians happy during the show. by Upright Citizens
27 min listen
An Upright Citizens Christmas Spectacular!: With the holiday season in full swing, Bob and Reuben get festive and listen to their favorite Christmastime jazz tunes. by Upright Citizens
36 min listen
Playing in Chordless Situations: What do you do when you're playing with nothing but chordless instruments? Bob and Reuben share their wisdom by Upright Citizens
18 min listen
Piano Trio Gems, Pt. 1 (Bob's Cuts): Reuben and Bob share their favorite "off the beaten path" piano trio recordings... Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0R8IoRWSIquOXti3qIsFbV?si=4ea952ebbca2415d by Upright Citizens
24 min listen
Mind, Body, Spirit... Bass: After last week's episode about the physical conditioning for playing bass, what about the mental and emotional side of being a musician? by Upright Citizens
16 min listen

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