Support Vs. Creativity (A Bassist's Dilemma!) ???????? #scottsbasslessons #sbl #basslesson
Being a session musician is often a case of balancing your artistic creativity with the more traditional role of support.
“You’re primarily there to offer a foundation,” says Ian. “In which case it’s all about playing with good time and with a good tone. On the other side of the divide is the need to indulge your creative side and play every note like it’s your last!”
This clip is taken from the SBL Academy course, 'How to Get Hired: A Creative Approach to Session Bass Playing Part 2'.
In the first lesson, Ian explains his approach to the track Free Space, by Minneapolis based songwriter, Kara Laudon. Including how he created a bass hook inspired by one of Kara’s vocal lines, and how singing melodies can help develop your ear and inform your own bass parts.
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