Writing 365 Bass Lines in 1 Year... INSANITY or GENIUS?

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What happens when you commit to writing a brand-new two-bar bass line every single day for a year?

In this episode, Scott sits down with Ian Trusheim to talk about his 365-day bass line challenge. From the creative process to the quality of tracks, they dive into what it takes to craft hundreds of unique grooves. Ian breaks down his approach to feel, pushes his creativity to the limit, and shares his fundamentals of bass playing after a year of nonstop experimentation.

How did he keep the ideas flowing? Hit play to find out.

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Video Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - 365 Day Bass Line Challenge
07:30 - The Writing Process
12:56 - Bass On Instagram
15:44 - Reoccurring Themes
16:20 - Creative Learnings
20:30 - Using Guard Rails
22:30 - Challenging Yourself
23:20 - How To Create Bass Lines
27:13 - Note Length
30:00 - Note Choice
38:00 - Grant Green - Cantaloupe Woman (w/ Chuck Rainey)
39:00 - Using Patterns & Shapes
43:51 - Scott’s Synth Bass Video
47:22 - Using Pentatonics
50:51 - The SBL Blueprint
59:00 - Functional Bass Playing
01:00:30 - Weight & Tone
01:07:00 - Scott’s Cruise Ship Experience
01:12:26 - Ian’s 1966 Fender Precision
01:21:20 - Gear Discussion
01:24:55 - Amps
01:28:10 - Closing Thoughts

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