This is a real teacher in action! There are many people who can "do" and that's fine, but teaching is beyond memorization and regurgitation, as Jeff talks about. Bravo on this lesson!
Ha! I'm a guy that was simply taught correctly. It's easy to know what to share if you've been taught correctly. No one ever asked me what I wanted to learn. In kindness, they all told me what I needed to work on. From their running my academic show (so to speak) I became capable in knowing what literally everybody needs in order to play better. But, anyone with my musical background knows what I know.
Jeff man I wish I had taken lessons from you 30 years ago when I was first introduced to your playing. You are a excellent excellent teacher!!! You make bass players better than they are at the time.
I learned from seeing this and figured out how to do an even better presentation. I'm always looking for that little upgrade each time I play or do a clinic.
4:22 So key!!! Hal Galper who was a Berklee professor said if you play what you practice, you aren't really playing. It's when you play what you don't know that you are actually in the creative flow of improvisation. Hey Jeff, those early violin lessons served you well!
The little rock and roll lick in G that he plays at 8:23 requires quite the stretch in that position. Though I wish Jeff would concentrate more on advanced playing and players. He has so much to offer in that regard.
Joe don't limit yourself to sax charts , what I mean is listen to the whole band and learn their lines on your instrument . You'll better understand melody, rhythm and the harmony between both. best wishes
Jeff Berlin is absolutely right. And when a student looks for excercises on YT he finds licks, riffs and so on, but no serious stuff to practice. That´s why YT sucks.
I've always wanted to play the bass, but my dad had a guitar and a banjo, plus I'm a metal head, so I went for guitar and I'm not good at THAT. I wish I'd picked bass.
Sure! If you don't read music, I have a perfect practice package for you. If you do read, there are other packages that will greatly help you to improve your bass playing. Go to jeffberlinmusicgroup.com and go to Lessons. If you are a non-reader, I recommend Package 1. If you can read bass clef then Packages 2 and 3 would be great. If you don't know much about chord tones or approach notes, then Packages 4 and 5 will help you. :)
Jeff is cool, but the example with the clapping and the inner clock is way to simplistic... Gosh, how many people clap on 1 and 3 and then drag like crazy? I agree about developing time away of the instrument, but is not that simple as presented imo... Thanks for sharing...
Dragging isn't a sign of a lack of time. It is a sign of a lack of performance. Once the academic elements are internalized, people tend to clap with not difficulty in a proper quarter note presentation.
Jeff tells a hidden truth here...play a line at low beats per minute then the same at high beats per minute . Which was harder to play in time ...truth is in your training... you need good inner core time training to be able to play both. Me personally the song that changed my thing about how fast or slow or how many 8th notes I could play was a song called Fire made famous by Bruce Springsteen... pointer sisters, Do you have what it takes to Click... You may be surprised.
the guy who took the bass at 15:00 has no ears to play such a simple line whereas he started playing big shot. should work on intervalls. Sorry to sound so rude but I can't believe it took him such a long time to not even being able to play the damn stuff!!
He is an example of someone who was never taught correctly. He also was in an uncomfortable situation by being asked to do something that maybe he wasn't exactly sure what was required. His difficulty is a fine example of the difference between learning and playing.
Jeff, you're a genius and a monster yet I disagree with you about scales being unimportant. They are the framework of music and without them reading is just dots on a page. Until I put them together it didn't "click". I didn't even fully understand until years later as to why they related but for me it was the key to musicality.
Bassmangotdbluz Well, it's true what you say, but keep in mind that he didn't state they were unimportant, he said they were "overrated" that sounds kind of the same but it's actually pretty different. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Hi Bassmangotdbuz. I don't think that I ever said that scales are unimportant. I said that they are overrated in regards to the improvement of one's bass playing and the understanding of music. So are modes, but both are a part of the academic whole. See what I mean?
lumpyjazz I understand what you meant now and I couldn't agree more. Structure can actually in some cases be restrictive & rigid to both creative playing & thinking.
He’s in a clinic setting. He can’t spend too much time on one area without the viewers feeling antsy. I’m sure he’s much more able to take time with a one in one setting
This is a real teacher in action! There are many people who can "do" and that's fine, but teaching is beyond memorization and regurgitation, as Jeff talks about. Bravo on this lesson!
You made my day Schane. I am glad that I could help.
Berlin is in Geddy Lee's top 5 greatest bass players.
The best bass lesson/truth i've watched and heard in my years trying to learn bass. Thank God for your life Jeff.
I love Jeff's playing!
What a great teacher. THAT is the kind of instruction which inspires, and when you are inspired you want to learn more.
This is how I am going to teach my son music. Can't wait
Great!
Jeff is a legend
Ha! I'm a guy that was simply taught correctly. It's easy to know what to share if you've been taught correctly. No one ever asked me what I wanted to learn. In kindness, they all told me what I needed to work on. From their running my academic show (so to speak) I became capable in knowing what literally everybody needs in order to play better. But, anyone with my musical background knows what I know.
Thanks for inspiring us Jeff, greetings from Manila! 😀🇵🇭
I wish I could take some lessons from Jeff. He is a brilliant teacher really.
Thanks Jeff. That's one of the best gifts I have today. :)
Great to hear Arnel.
Jeff man I wish I had taken lessons from you 30 years ago when I was first introduced to your playing. You are a excellent excellent teacher!!! You make bass players better than they are at the time.
I have never been so inspired in my life
Great to hear TMS. Light that fire and go for something great in learning even while you enjoy what you play and listen to.
As good as being there, thanks Jeff!
I learned from seeing this and figured out how to do an even better presentation. I'm always looking for that little upgrade each time I play or do a clinic.
What a nice thought. Thank you!
Love you Jeff!! Thank you so much for your love
I am getting addicted toJeffs workshops and I dont even play bass
Thank you Jeff, I loved your performance!
Mr. Berlin you a hell of a musician and a great teacher. Bravo!
4:22 So key!!! Hal Galper who was a Berklee professor said if you play what you practice, you aren't really playing. It's when you play what you don't know that you are actually in the creative flow of improvisation. Hey Jeff, those early violin lessons served you well!
Love this man , he is a passionate.
Some good teaching Jeff and key points to change the paradigm of learning music.
Much appreciated Paul.
I can't even begin to tell you how much of, "life," you teach people in these lessons.
Still a better lesson than any quick style TH-cam shred lesson
By far
Trying to imagine how it must feel to have Jeff Berlin hand you his bass to play....
Love your methods!
This man knows what he's talkng about.
Thank you Burt!
Sound good...good job cort and jeff.
5 years later, still a powerful video. Does anyone know which course Jeff was referring to? The link in the description doesn’t land on a good page.
The little rock and roll lick in G that he plays at 8:23 requires quite the stretch in that position. Though I wish Jeff would concentrate more on advanced playing and players. He has so much to offer in that regard.
It's the Jeff Berlin vs. Victor Wooten methods. They're both just as legit and useful. God bless!
Im a saxophone player and got a lot of this... Im still practicing my skills with a metronome, but there is a lot to be added to my routine from this.
Oh, man! I go to you guys to learn from.
Joe don't limit yourself to sax charts , what I mean is listen to the whole band and learn their lines on your instrument . You'll better understand melody, rhythm and the harmony between both. best wishes
Un Grande Maestro!!
This is like the Socratic bass method
Jeff still has the humor he had in 1982 except maybe he doesn't bum smokes... Thanks Jeff, your a good man...
Sorry I couldn't hear which Chopin C# minor piece you said it was at the end? I'm held up in Brooklyn and would like to work on it.
Chopin Waltz C sharp minor Op. 64 No. 2
15:10 Mini-lick
15:19 "Play this if you can"
15:29 Instant regret
Legend.
Ha! I'm just someone that was well taught and who loved to practice and get better and better.
How kind of you. Thank you CCS.
"It's okay, it's just a mistake." Love that
I'm French, I don't understand everything, but I feel that he loves to pass on.
Jeff Berlin is absolutely right. And when a student looks for excercises on YT he finds licks, riffs and so on, but no serious stuff to practice. That´s why YT sucks.
He is good teachers
I've always wanted to play the bass, but my dad had a guitar and a banjo, plus I'm a metal head, so I went for guitar and I'm not good at THAT. I wish I'd picked bass.
Jeff do you have new books on these stuff pl help. I want learn ...
Sure! If you don't read music, I have a perfect practice package for you. If you do read, there are other packages that will greatly help you to improve your bass playing. Go to jeffberlinmusicgroup.com and go to Lessons. If you are a non-reader, I recommend Package 1. If you can read bass clef then Packages 2 and 3 would be great. If you don't know much about chord tones or approach notes, then Packages 4 and 5 will help you. :)
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Jeff is amazing and I'm a guitar player lol
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Hip!
Jeff is cool, but the example with the clapping and the inner clock is way to simplistic... Gosh, how many people clap on 1 and 3 and then drag like crazy? I agree about developing time away of the instrument, but is not that simple as presented imo... Thanks for sharing...
Dragging isn't a sign of a lack of time. It is a sign of a lack of performance. Once the academic elements are internalized, people tend to clap with not difficulty in a proper quarter note presentation.
The dude at 15:00 .... Lol... cruel game... though very funny... haha...
Jeff tells a hidden truth here...play a line at low beats per minute then the same at high beats per minute . Which was harder to play in time ...truth is in your training... you need good inner core time training to be able to play both. Me personally the song that changed my thing about how fast or slow or how many 8th notes I could play was a song called Fire made famous by Bruce Springsteen... pointer sisters, Do you have what it takes to Click... You may be surprised.
I love your mantra "no metronome" I hate those things.
i vote he grows back his stache
4 string fretted. Proper bass tone. No slapping. Understand music not just flash licks.. My kinda bass player. This guy cuts out the crap
the guy who took the bass at 15:00 has no ears to play such a simple line whereas he started playing big shot. should work on intervalls. Sorry to sound so rude but I can't believe it took him such a long time to not even being able to play the damn stuff!!
He is an example of someone who was never taught correctly. He also was in an uncomfortable situation by being asked to do something that maybe he wasn't exactly sure what was required. His difficulty is a fine example of the difference between learning and playing.
So you are perfect!!! Perfect doesn't make musical magic my friend, watch the video again...
15:30 Not exactly the Kiss Guy
Ha!!!!!!
GHOSTTTTTT!!!!!! 10:40
Haha... nope it’s the vibration from the cabinet, sir
This is so intimidating. 😂
Jeff, you're a genius and a monster yet I disagree with you about scales being unimportant. They are the framework of music and without them reading is just dots on a page. Until I put them together it didn't "click". I didn't even fully understand until years later as to why they related but for me it was the key to musicality.
Bassmangotdbluz Well, it's true what you say, but keep in mind that he didn't state they were unimportant, he said they were "overrated" that sounds kind of the same but it's actually pretty different. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Hi Bassmangotdbuz. I don't think that I ever said that scales are unimportant. I said that they are overrated in regards to the improvement of one's bass playing and the understanding of music. So are modes, but both are a part of the academic whole. See what I mean?
lumpyjazz I understand what you meant now and I couldn't agree more. Structure can actually in some cases be restrictive & rigid to both creative playing & thinking.
Saul Goodman plays bass...
I think Jeff is too impatient as a teacher, if the student doesn’t get it, he starts getting antsy. He would make me nervous.
He’s in a clinic setting. He can’t spend too much time on one area without the viewers feeling antsy. I’m sure he’s much more able to take time with a one in one setting
Great lesson but don’t repeatedly touch the students knee massive no no 😅