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Category Archives: Introduction
How Far Do The “Basics” Go?
I took a somewhat unusual path to bass. I started as a guitarist at a very early age – 51/2! I spent a few years with a cello in elementary school. In high school, the jazz band director asked me … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced, Basics, Chords, Intermediate, Introduction, Inversions and chord tones, Music Theory, News, Scales
Tagged Advanced, Basics, bass players, ergonomics, Intermediate, news, social media, Tone
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Lesson Inquiry
Lesson Inquiry
Posted in Advanced, Basics, Intermediate, Introduction, News
Tagged Advanced, Basics, bass guitar, Bass Guitar Instruction Studio, bass lessons
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Time To Get Started Again – Bass Lessons for Back to School!
It’s time to get started with bass lessons. Whether you’re returning from a summer break or just getting started, now’s the time. For in-school students, get a head start on the upcoming year with band, orchestra or jazz band. For … Continue reading
Posted in Basics, Introduction, News, Specials
Tagged bass guitar, Bass Guitar Instruction Studio, bass lessons, news
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Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding – Footprints
Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding – Wow! Set back and relax and soak it in!
New Students
I have a few spots open for more students. If you are interested, please fill out the form below (you will need to wipe out my info which seems to populate in the form no matter what) or email me … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced, Basics, Intermediate, Introduction, News, Specials
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New Affiliation!
I’m pleased and excited to announce my affiliation with Melody Music Studios. This is a large organization operating nationwide and now possibly even wider with Skype lessons, which was one of the major driving factors for this association. Please check … Continue reading
Posted in Introduction, News
Tagged bass guitar, bass lessons, Dwight Mabe, under-rated bass players
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Skype Lessons Now Available!
As you have probably noticed, my posting levels have gone way down over the last few months. Back in October, I had major surgery which kept me from doing all but the most basic things for quite a while. Everything … Continue reading
Posted in Introduction, News
Tagged Bass Guitar Instruction Studio, bass lessons, Dwight Mabe
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New Video Link!
This is a new link on the Audio/Video Links page. September 2, 2012, The Blind Tiger, Greensboro NC.
Posted in Advanced, Basics, Ergonomics, Intermediate, Introduction, Music Theory, News, Video
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Welcome to the BGIS Blog!
This is my first blog post, so here’s a little bit about my vision for the blog. I have playing music for over, well, over 40 years and teaching bass guitar and double bass for over 30. I’ve had lots … Continue reading
Posted in Introduction
Tagged bass guitar, Bass Guitar Instruction Studio, bass lessons, Dwight Mabe
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