The ‘Star Child’ mini lesson…
Hey guys two things real quick then we get into the video…
1. Here’s to you having a Prosperous, Healthy, Happy2009… I really appreciate you guys and wish you ALL the BEST.
2. Be sure to leave lots o’ comments 
Let’s start the show.
January 7th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Alex, that was some groovy stuff. I am a fan of the Jamiroquai funk, so that fit right in the vocab I am striving to become more fluent in!! Thanks
January 8th, 2009 at 1:53 am
Hi Alex
Happy 2009 to you too!
Great idea with the mini-vids - concisely shown the groove and a useful tip to sum up!
Looking forward to the next one!
David
January 8th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Hi Alex.
A healthy, happy and prosperous 2009 to you and your team.
FBF is an awsome product, it has given me confidence to play more outside the red zone, (as you call it). Thank you for the mini lesson as well.
January 8th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Thanks I’ll give that style a shot.
January 8th, 2009 at 8:55 am
I like it HAPPY NEW YEAR:-)
January 8th, 2009 at 8:56 am
You surely are a terrific bass player. But I play bluegrass music, so I can’t relate to those funky beats. I did buy your program, but I got lost in it and never did get through it. Do you have any bluegrass lessons?
January 8th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Hey Alex, Happy New year to you!. Geat stuff. I am the whitest bass player with some funk potential, or that is to say, I want to be able to play like that. Your video is just what the doc ordered. Clear fingering and theory. I am hooked. tommy
January 8th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Hi Thanks for the short lessons,
Im finding them really helpful just wondered if the camera could show the other hand at the same time it just cuts off at the bottom, Im still stuggling with my fingers if I could see how both your hands function It would help me greatly.
Thanks again
Rhiannon
January 8th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Happy New Year to you too! Excellent idea (mini-videos). Little slices of Heaven! Great groove.
Thanks,
Doug
January 8th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Great stuff Alex. I love the fact that you only gave degrees, with a few hints of note names. I can’t wait to get home and put this under my fingers. Your Fretboard formula and the Bass Chops Accelerator have supercharged my playing and I am not even close to having worked through all of either of them. Patient practice, right?
Keep up the great work Alex!!
January 8th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Alex!
Thanks so much man! Love that funky stuff.
Happy New Years to all!
I truly appreciate what you are doing here.
Jeff
January 8th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Great groove Alex and well explained as we are used from you.
On videos you look better without the headphones
January 8th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Hi Alex
Happy new year.
thanks for the mini lesson,
good to know your looking after you customers so well.
all the best.
Bill
January 8th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Alex
Great mini lesson, great presentation; another tool to add to the tool box.
Thanks for sharing.
January 8th, 2009 at 9:55 am
All the best for new year to you all there -
Loving the short vids & can’t wait for my full course to arrive - should be here soon!
Looking forward to working out how to approach some of the fills you add for my 4 string.
Bring on the next batch - Keep this good stuff coming please!!
January 8th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Thanks, again. I just finished the 2nd module of the Fretboard Formula; thanks to the cousre, I was able to fully understand, and duplicate what you covered in the video. I can’t thank you enough for the work you put in to develop the Fretboard course; it’s fantastic.
Happy New Year!
January 8th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Love the Degrees, thanks for the vid!
All my best,
Randy.
January 8th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Alex,
Happy New Year and thank you sooo much for this video. I am a fairly new bassists and I had bought other books and tapes and your program is head and shoulders above all of them. I have learned so much in the thirty days since I started your program and I have to literally make my self stop practicing so I can go to work.;) Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us.
God bless,
O’Shay
January 8th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Great little lessons
, I’m wondering if you have any gospel lessons in the works
Happy
2009
January 8th, 2009 at 11:09 am
alex that’s real kool can you help me out on my funk of the funkiest gospel bass playing i have it hard to improvise help me please.
January 8th, 2009 at 11:10 am
well done man i really thank you!!
happy new year.
January 8th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Happy New Year to you Alex and thanks for the video lesson. Very cool!
January 8th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Hey Alex, very tight , nice job on the break down. Looking toward new stuff.
Here is my new e-mail ***********, the old one ********* still works but am closing it soon.
Happy New Year & may God richly bless you this season.
Larry
January 8th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Hi Alex
Thanks for the new mini video…much appreciated and informative….between Fretboard Formula and your additional mini clips,I wish that I had another 30 years of life…as I’m sure there is enough information there to last 2 lifetimes…but I’m learning as much as I can!
Happy New Year Alex!
Cheers
Ken
January 8th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Happy New Year!
Nice groove, great instruction. I got all your stuff man. Awesome!
What kind of axe are you playing?
January 8th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Lex- Great groovy lesson! The simplistic breakdown really helps. Itruly will stay Tuned.
With much love and prosperity to you and yours,
Fumio
January 8th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Hey Alex:
First, let me say, thank you for being an unrelenting giver. I really like the short lesson video, it’s quick & to the point. I love the groove, it will go well in my bass vocablulary, for lack of a better term.
Thanks Again!
Greg
January 8th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Thank you again for sharing your gift with the world. I am learning so much.
Bless you man,
O’Shay
January 8th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Happy New Year Alex!
By now, You must realize that you are one of most popular and successful Music Teachers on the planet.
Between BGS & FBF I have a whole lifetime of study at my fingertips.
Thanks for all the extras!
Ken
January 8th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Hi Alex,
Happy New Year to you and your family. The mini videos are a great idea, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us tomorrow. I have to agree with Ken’s comment 100%.
Martin
January 8th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Great stuff Alex! With your instruction I really enjoyed discovering how such a tasty groove was actually soooo simple to play! Going forward, how bout some Bernard Edwards stuff? I got the Fretboard Formula course, haven’t read it yet as it was for my wife to give me for xmas (nice wife!) but I guess it must be full of similar material?
Cheers
Ian
January 8th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Thanks Alex
Happy New Year to you. I’m still getting through the fretboard formula at the moment but I might take some time off to tackle this. You make it look so simple.
Take care
Chris G.
January 8th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Alex,
Great stuff. Great lesson. Concise and informative!
Tim
January 8th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Hi Alex,
again, great lesson. Maybe you could sum up shortly the degrees you are playing in the video text, to save
some time for some comments on phrasing and timing issues. Both are essential in order to get this groove.
Also it seems to me, that on your bass the height of the strings over the fretboard is quite low, so that with
some tones you get a kind of slap sound by heavy picking. Maybe you could give some advice on this, it sounds really nice, and its often heard from excellent bass players.
By the way: You are giving by far the best lessons I ever had, and also your customer relation is outstanding!
Happy New Year and God bless you.
Manfred
January 8th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Great lesson. Concise and to the point. You sold it well.
January 8th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I hope your 2009 exceeds all your expectations, and I wish you the best! Thanks for rejuvenating my enthusiasm for practicing and getting better at my craft.
January 8th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Hey Thanks Alex!
I love the concept of short lessons and the chance to build my chops with more fill ideas.
Keep it comin’ Happy new year to ya!!
Tim
January 8th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Unreal - exactly what I am wanting!!! Breakdowns of grooves with the fretboard formula in action!!! You rock Alex - keep it up
January 8th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Alex
This is what I am talking about…Thinking up octives cool fill runs short and sweet. I hate playing around the route 3rd and 5th all the time
January 8th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Alex,–man that was way too cool!!! I feel like I’m stale in a lot of ways, and I can see your groovin’ will wake up the sleeping beast in me. Excellent–thanx so much!!!
January 8th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Hey buddy, you got it my man.. patient practice!
Real happy to hear you enjoying the courses… Keep it tight.
January 8th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Hey Bill thanks man! Yessir, I really love this stuff and you guys really are great!…
January 8th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
hmmm I wonder if I have any gospel stuff in the works… hmmm
I do wonder… {smile}
January 8th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
hahaha hey Kenny, thanks for the vote of confidence my friend you’re far too kind… (Most Popular and Successful Music Teacher… man I don’t think I was even nominated for that award… Heck no one even bothered to tell me when the award ceremony was being held! — lol)
Have a great day bro.
January 8th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Man, that’s exactly what I told my stylist but she insisted on going with the headphones and I had to take her advice… I was paying for it!
January 8th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Alex, you da man! I jammed out to that groove for about 20 minutes and came up with some amazing variations and fills. I am going through the Fretboard Formula one more time over the winter months, and then I am going to step up and go for the new lessons. I really appreciate your approach to teaching/sharing, it is like jammin with the guys… Thanks for everything Alex, and a very happy, healthy prosperous 2009 to yuo as well.
Blessings-
January 8th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Hey Alex,
Any chance you’ll be doing anything with Jermaine Griggs any time soon - I’ve got some keyboard courses from him and like both of your teaching approaches for each respective instrument.
Thanks,
Art
January 8th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Alex,
I started using Bass Guitar Secrets last week.
I did not read all the posts, but is it possible to put the session into four string
exercise form below the video, or did I overlook a click?
Your course is top shelf.
Thanks,
Al
January 8th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Great vid alex, by the way that stuff in the first lesson about think of a bass as a hand held drum kit has gotta be the most smartest thing i have ever heard, eveyr time i listen to a song it makes perfect sense. Thanks loads
January 8th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
hey alex i’m lovin your CG-X system sofar it’s a great book especially since i’m a beginner i’ve already learned some new techniques thanks so much!!
happy 2009 man and thanks again
January 8th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Shalom Alex,
A blessed New Year to you & your love ones…. Great stuff…. really enjoy it but just listening…. Thanks
January 8th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Alex, happy new year to you too and thanks for keeping it fresh for me. I’m unlearning many years of bad habits thanks to you and enjoying the new grooves.
Thanks!
January 8th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Hey Alex !!! Happy New Year to you. Thanks for the video. Love how you broke it down. You’re an awesome bass player. Looking forward to the next video. One day I will play that good…
January 8th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Alex,Happy New Year!!thanks for sharing your mastery of the instrument,I’m enjoying your lessons.
all the bass,
gigi
January 8th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
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January 8th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Nice!
I like the short lesson. Just enough ideas to make it interesting; not so many as to prevent me from having time to do it!
Happy New Year Everyone.
January 8th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Happy 2009 old bean - this is awesomw!!!
Cioa for now
Gerry
January 8th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
VERY NICE ALEX ARE YOUR STRINGS MED SOFT, MED ? I NOTICE THE BEND LOOKS REAL EASY.
January 8th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
alex,
happy new year.
the mini lesson concept is very helpful. thank you for your sharing. i applaud your passion for teaching.
peace,
michael
January 8th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Excellent lesson. Clear, concise.
Great idea to stimulate interest.
Enjoyed it!!
Ted Zeltner
January 8th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Great Lesson.
You know your stuff!!
January 8th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Alex,
I got to tell you are a smooth bass player with clarity and plenty of theory. I own a TRB6II and now i realized after hearing you play yours that the TRB6II is really a great bass. Perhaps in a class by itself.
Let’s stay in touch…
Be Blessed!!
January 8th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Hello Alex,I bought my first Bass last night and could use some assistance as far as where to start.I have played drums for most of my life and wanted to see how the othe half of the beat lives.Any help would be appreciated,love the video!!!
January 8th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I want to learn the bass line of Boogie Woogie Woogie by Taste of Honey.
Please show a video of you demonstrating a mini lesson.
Thank
Ray
January 8th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
alex.
thank you for all you do. do you have or plan to have any lessons w/ music notation? i play bass in a pit band and i try to keep up w/ my reading skills.
over 50% of my practicing is done w/ your materials. they are a great help and i am learning to loosen up a bit (compared to strictly reading bass charts). you inspire me to learn new things. thanks, again.
peace.
michael
January 9th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Thanks Alex
Your tips are like giant nuggets of gold and precious trinkets to me. I really appreciate you man.
Peace
January 9th, 2009 at 12:42 am
man oh man i think you are a great teacher and love how you play the bass. and i tthank you for the little lesson that you give. because people like me that can’t afford
your or any lesson this help alot so once again thank you and may God keep on blessing you and your’s
January 9th, 2009 at 3:13 am
thanks…
so nice and easy, keep doing my day
January 9th, 2009 at 4:31 am
Hi Alex,
and all you fellow bassists. well you just keep on coming up trumps ! I have played for over 20 years, and have been working my daily routine for the last month re CGX system ……….. everything just seems to be falling into place……… I have seen the light……….. thanks to You ! love the video lessons,it’s good to feel that personal touch. Hope to pick up fretboard formula soon………. what else can you show me ……………….. a whole lot more.. keep on . keeping it on.. thanks a million …………. bob
January 9th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Happy New Year Alex,
I love these mini lessons. I really appreciate how you slowly break them down so that it can be picked up and mastered very quickly. I look forward to viewing your next videos. With penci land paper, I have notes. (YAAAY!)
You are helping me so much as I am looking forward to stepping out this eyar and actually become a bass player and I feel that all of your materials are not only a reference but great material to work from.
Keep up the EXCELLENT work!
Sugar
January 9th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Thanks Alex you make it look so easey, you are THE BASS MAN
January 9th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Alex, that was really good for me to work on. I am have drastically improved my bass playing ability and understanding since enlisting the help of the BGS, FBF platinum, and all the vids that you post. Thanks and Happy New Year!!
January 9th, 2009 at 10:00 am
This is awesome stuff, Alex. You break it down so well. I’m still digesting the BGS course. The fretboard formula course is going to be my next course!!!!!!! Keep it coming with the blog videos, brother!
January 9th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Hey Alex,
Great lesson, and very groovy!! I was wondering if you can post the a downloadable beat so i can (and a lot of people) practice with it. Let us know. Thanks.
January 9th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Alex great lesson great break down. I am looking forward to the return of fretboard formula so I can catch up. Keep the videos coming.
January 9th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Hi alex,hope all is good.I’m 47 years old and i;ve been impressed with the bass guitar for a long time.3 years ago i went to sam ash and bought one for 179.00,not bad to start learning,,i ended up buying bass guitar for dummies but got stuck,,my son who is 15 loves the bass also.for next christmas he wnats the five string,,any way i was browsing through the computer to see if i can find something more than just a book,,,well i was impressed with your course and decide to get it for boyh me and my son and hopefully we get something going,,thanks again and God bless,,we haven;t received the course yet,but i;m watching your lessons you email me,,,tHANKS BUDDY…bass all the way…..Sergio
January 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Dude, Man, you’ll never believe what happened to me for my new years. Someone broke into my house and stole my basses!!!!!!!. Your keeping me sane.
Nice funky groove.
January 9th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Alex,
Sweet lesson, very “Groovy” ;o)) I hope you get some additional copies of the FBF in the works. My freaking credit card didn’t work for the few days you had it up for sale :-O
Turns out some %$#@ had tapped into the paypal info and the credit card processing company kept rejecting the card as a result, unknown to me of course until it was too late!!!!. All is well now, but you are sold out of course.
Please let us know when more are available!!! PLEASE!!!!!
Rob in Canada
January 9th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
i am having problems checking out Alex Videos….When I press play it keeps repeating over and over…whats the problem? Mack
January 9th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
That was tight…
Question. What made you go with those specific fills? (Just curious)
January 9th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Hey Alex,
Happy Warm and Prosperous New Year to you and all yours also. Man, that’s a nice grove to start off the new year with. I look forward to all you have to offer.
I’ve come a long ways, followering your style and technique. I love what your doing, and how you bring forth what we need to know, in being that bassist in demand. I’m to the point of being in demand for what I know thus far. (Smile) Thanks man for everything, and keep up the good work.
P/S “You’re The Man”…
Louisianakid
January 9th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Great breakdown. I love the way you show how the song is put together harmonicaly rather than just saying what to play where. I whent and lernt this strait away and then wrote a grove inspired by it.
thanks heaps
January 10th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Hey thanks for the video. Actually I kind of droped out for a few months from studying, and man did this put me back to being motivated. Even though I take private lessons twice a month.
Thanks! and thanks for the periodical follow up, it helps me discipline myself!
iLYA.
January 10th, 2009 at 7:54 am
wow……….
small video is much more easy in understanding. note by note. you are great.
it realy sonds nice even on my four strings J & D 100. mostly i play Indian hindi film music songs but anyway i would try to use this pattern where ever possible.
thanks a lot and keep it up.
GOD BLESS YOU.
January 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Alex,
Happy New Year to you and yours also. I just purchased the bass secrets and following the material I have learned so much that has helped my playing. I am really excited about learning more from the material. Also I wanted know if you ever broke down the bassline to Erykah Badu’s Didn’t Cha Know? You are doing a great job with sharing your knowledge of the bass. Thank you!
Peace and Blessings,
Delrecole
January 10th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Hey Alex. Great mini lesson. Shows how easy it is to create a great groove with just a few notes, but loads of feeling. I’m working my way through your course and finding it really useful. Any chance you could make your videos bigger? I’m huddled over the computer with my eyes screwed up to see it and haven’t figured out if it’s possible to view full screen. I’m probably being dim but any help would be welcomed.
Keep up the great work.
Mike in Lincoln (England)
January 10th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Hi Alex,
These art trinkets, gold nuggets. I’m finally understanding the Lydian concept. Never had a teacher so I work at it own my own. Thanks man for the hand up.
January 10th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
hey, alex keep it coming man that is some good stuff you are laying down. i love it so keep it going. aka bigdog
January 11th, 2009 at 3:43 am
Ciao Alex from Italy and happy 2009!
Great stuff.Just wonder wether along with blog would be
possible to have a forum or a digest where all of us can share
each other experience with all your works.
p.s. Awaiting for timing lesson and for bassaccelerator issue…
January 11th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
thanks and God bless you
January 11th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Alex, Thanks for the time you give us, this stuff is hot man. By the way the Fretboard Formula is the way to better bass playing. I am getting comments about how I am getting better and better. Thanks. Rob
January 11th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Alex thanks for the mini lessons. You are the greatest teacher Ive known. My playing is much improved . Cant wait for the next one. God Bless you.
January 12th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
[…] The ‘Star Child’ mini lesson… […]
January 12th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Man, I appreciate the tips and sharing the music. Keep on sending them
January 12th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
this is the first time ive seen you on video….I’m slack on the email…anyway, only a brother, or a whiteboy with soul (like me), can make a bass sound like honey being poured out of a jug of sugar!!! ROCK ON BRO!Randy Jackson would be proud!
January 13th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Alex thanks for the insisht on star child. Thats pretty sweet! Enjoyed the lesson. Pretty much got that one down. Now I’m working on the others. Keep up the good worked.
Tyrone
January 13th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Hi Alex,
Happy and Blessed New Year to you and yours. I love your style, methods, and ability to teach like no other. I started BGS on a 4 string- just got a 5 string and am loving it. Do you have a mini-vid of the bass line to Eddie Hazel’s “California Dreamin” ?(hint, hint). I missed the FBF before- passionately awaiting its return. I have found no other teaching courses that can even touch yours- you have a gift!!! Thanks for all that you do for us. Hope to meet you someday in person. Again THANKS…
January 13th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
kay,at first I only took the emails for the free lessons,but I think I might save up and buy your course.Do you accept walmart cards(Joking)
typing with my feet while playing random notes is hard.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Hi Alex I am A little slow but I am beginning to get your lessons especially your mini star child could you get in to some more Gospel grooves I am trying to play in church
January 13th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Alex
That was a very nice piece for your 2009 collection. I’ts been great check-out your lessons. Keep up the good work
thanks
Doug Portland, Ore.
January 13th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Alex
Also, I want to let you know the Take-5 video was off the chain.
thanks
Doug
January 13th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Wow thank you for your time and effort!!! that was hott Inspirational and encouraging!! That pumped me up big time!! As sound as my unemployment check gets here Im getting your $97.00 offer and Im getting started I have sixty days to get tune up for priase and worshop at my church Ive been on Hiatis for a year now and Im ready to get back to my ministry thanks and God bless you 100o fold I pray to work with you always
Brian
January 14th, 2009 at 12:08 am
appreciate the bass performance…
January 14th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Alex, Happy New Year to you too.
In my opinion, You ARE THE MAN!! I appreciate all the tips and sharing the music info. Keep on sending them.
January 14th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Hi Alex,
This is the perfect mini-lesson sample for me to learn from. Short enough to play over & over until I can figure out what you are doing. I love the groove & need to work on the rhythm & timing issues. Using the degrees does help me alot. I understand this. In my opinion a 5-12 minute lesson is much better then a 30 minute lesson for one sitting. Keep up the good work.
January 14th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Thank you Alex, and thanks again! These are the types of lessons I have been looking for. Short, yet so sweet that I can add them to my book of knowledge. I am an intermediate player, and need some continued encouragement. The mini-lessons like Star Child will be perfect for this.
P.S. The Fretboard Formula is awesome. I practice a lot now and my wife said I am not getting my chores done. The chores can wait. Fretboard grabbed my attention, and I am learning so much that I can’t stop now. Keep on being you. Happy New Year!
January 15th, 2009 at 4:41 am
U such a wonderfull guy, keep it up 4 helpin we de bass guitar learners, Alex pls help me out wit some low lessons to be a good bassist since am a new bass learner. may God bless u, nd happy new year……..
January 15th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Hi Alex,
Thx~!!! U helped me lots although i still can’t play very well…
But you HELPED* alot… Thx for all the tips and info Keep it up~!!
January 15th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Hi Alex:
This is just a quick note about the FBF. I am really enjoying the FretBoardFormula and learning a lot in the process.
The breakdown of this song is really great; I can add it to the arsenal I am storing up.
Thank you,
RickyB.
January 15th, 2009 at 11:52 am
i realy love your video on guitar lesson,but how i wish i have the money to buy your materials on bass guitar.Your lessons on line has realy helped me a lot.If you can do me a favour and extend your blessings upon my life to send down your cds and some materials that can be useful for me on bass guitar i will so appreciate it.And i pray God will bles u.If God lays it in your heart to do it,this is my address;N.B.T.S.O.,P.M.B.4008,Ogbomoso,Oyo State,Nigeria.Code:23402
January 15th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Wow. Exactly the type of class I dream with. Everyday I learn something more. I get together with other bass players (some instructors) but many lack the ability to transmit the message like you did on this video. Solid! Thank you, L.
January 16th, 2009 at 4:20 am
Good job bro, I wish one day I can do it too ooh I’ll try if my age can help me because I heard after age of forty hard to learn any things and I’m 45 now and I’m trying for two years to play but I can not fit there I keep trying any stuff ,
thanks to your support
Ali Sabbati from Kuwait city
E-mail sabbati2004@yahoo.com
January 16th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Hi Alex, Thanks for very helpful lessons.Though it does not be apparent to you, I enjoy your instruction.You are a “musician’s musician”.
Barry Layne.
January 16th, 2009 at 11:32 am
i like that beat im just a beginner and thats about my fifth cord so u know i need your help please. help its hard to find some one to help me,but im not going to give up thanks for beat.
comment by carlie
January 17th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Alex,
Great little funk groove. Will definitely be adding this one to the vocab. Simple yet very effective. I can wait to try this one out with the guys that I play with. They like to jam on a lot of one or two chord grooves.
Keep up the great work.
Roy (Montreal Quebec)
January 18th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Dude! Thanks please keep comming.
January 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
hey Alex dat was brillant, thanks alots 4 dat lesson you have thought we alot about bass playing. thank u
January 25th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Hey Alex:
I sent for your 21 day trial, I know it will be everything i’m expecteing it to be, and more. Thanks for all you do
GOD Bless Rodney Wyatt
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Great Video- Alex- you do a great job explaining_Tim
February 4th, 2009 at 3:39 am
Hey Alex,
Thanks for the lessons they have been great and I think you are one funky dude. Keep it up.
Cheers
Don
February 5th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Hey Alex,
Great lesson! You’re an excellent instructor.
Looking forward to more.
Brad
February 6th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Hi Alex:
I am really enjoying these lessons. I have one request for future lessons. Can you lift up your camera a bit so we can get an idea of how your right and left hand is working together?
Thank you Alex,
RickyB
February 11th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Alex I thank you for this lesson on making the cut funky. I’m in the beginning of my lesson pack so I need everything you can give me. God Bless !
February 19th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I am a Truck Driver so i may not be on everyday but will try hard to be
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Hey Alex, I really like this groove. I’m going work on this one. very tasty.
March 30th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Hi Alex,
It was great!!!! I’m looking forward for more lessons!!!
Anver
April 4th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Thanks Alex, you’re a God-send.
your tips are helping me already and i haven’t even ordered yet =]
May 29th, 2009 at 6:42 am
…so nice to be able to put a face to the name…..!
….now that I’ve seen your ’style’ on camera, am reassured of all that matters…..thanx for being you!! (you’re the best person qualified, anyway!)
….am progressing slowly with ‘the course’ - the reasons for slowness are to do with an ammount of (over?)-commitment in other but similar areas (am involved with choirs, and trumpet and vocal work)……am xcited at the prospect of playing bass (I sing mainly bass in the choirs), and do like your approach very much…..have admired many bass players for decades: it’s just such a funky-feel-good instrument - a party in four strings!!
….keep it up, bro’; what you do serves us all ‘out here’ really,really well.
………………….THANK YOU!………………
cheers, and happy days,
from James,,(in Queensland, Australia)
May 29th, 2009 at 9:04 am
I tried to opern up your new chicken lesson…It plays the audio but, no video…whats up?
May 29th, 2009 at 9:25 am
1) try updating y’all Flash player;
http://www.adobe.com/support/flash/downloads.html
2) not sure what browser you’re using but it sounds like a plugin issue.
You’re gonna have to check your options (especially if you’re using AOL) and see if it’s allowing streaming video.
May 30th, 2009 at 3:35 am
hey,dude
I’ve been playing the bass guitar for a year and I think I’m one of those that struggle to play better and sometimes just fail..some weeks ago, a guy in our Church said he wanted to learn the bass too so he started to lean things and now,when I listen to him it’s like he’s been playing for years.Some people even told me he sounds better than I.:(
I really long to play the bass better.
thanks for your lessons,
hugs from Romania:-)
July 17th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I just ordered the full course today! I promise you I will catch up to speed!Great videos!
July 17th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Great stuff!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:06 am
very very very very very very ggggoooooooooooooooooddddddddd i am so glad to now you you are the only one i want to spend some $$$$ so very thanks men