Before You Take Bass Lessons, Read About These 3 Popular Bass Myths

The bass guitarist is often the unsung hero of a band. They aren’t in the front and center like a singer or guitarist is, and they don’t get to sit and have a cool drum set up like a drummer does. However, they are often the backbone of the band, musically supporting everyone in the group with their bass lines. Bassists also often get a bad wrap and are the subject of a lot of popular misconceptions. If you’re thinking about taking bass lessons, you’ll want to know if these misconceptions are in fact true, or just myths.

Misconception Number 1: Playing Bass is Easy Because It Only Has Four Strings
While it’s true that a bass has four strings as opposed to a guitar’s six, there’s nothing easy about playing the bass. The person playing it has to have incredibly strong hands, because the strings are thicker than what is found on a guitar, which means you have to apply more pressure. Additionally, the bassist’s fingers have to spread far distances in order to play notes. The bassist’s hands can tire quite quickly, which means that playing can become physically taxing unless the player practices stretching and strengthening exercises.

Misconception Number 2: Bassists Can’t Sing and Play Simultaneously
Usually, when a singer plays an instrument, it’s the guitar that is used as the weapon of choice. However, this doesn’t always have to be the case. Playing the bass and singing at the same time can present challenges, as the bass line usually goes along with the drums, while the lead guitar line typically mirrors the vocals. Playing and singing rhythms that are opposite of each other can be extremely confusing and requires excellent coordination. However, with practice and determination, a bassist can certainly belt out some vocals, as well.

Misconception Number 3: Bassists Can’t Use Picks
The beauty of the bass is that the player can choose whether or not a pick is used while playing. Some find that playing with a pick is easier and creates a better sound, while others prefer using their fingers to do the strumming. Whether or not a pick is used is completely up to the player. Some bassists like to use picks when performing certain songs and only use their fingers while playing others. You’d be hard-pressed to find an electric guitarist who has the same freedoms.

Bass Lessons Can Help Both New and Experienced Players
Taking bass lessons is a perfect way to decide your preferences while playing. They can also help even the most experienced musicians build upon their skills. The Matt Burk Music Studio in Frisco, TX, offers lessons to learn everything from basic notes to advanced rhythms. Find out more about the lessons we offer by calling 469-353-6100.

Bass Lessons Frisco TX
Matt Burk Music Studio
1701 Legacy Drive, Ste. 150
Frisco, TX 75034
United States
(469) 353-6100

Bass Lessons Frisco TX

If you are interested in Bass Lessons Frisco TX, look no further! At Matt Burk Music Studios we offer lessons for every student regardless of age or level of musical ability. Our instructors are passionate about music, and it shows in the dedication and attention we provide each student during his or her lesson. There is no better time than now to explore your love of the guitar and to go on a musical journey with the best instructors and lessons available in all of Texas. For more information on Matt Burk Music Studios and our Bass Lessons Frisco TX call us today at 469-353-6100.

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Bass Lessons Frisco TX

Matt Burk Music Studio
1701 Legacy Drive, Ste. 150
Frisco, TX 75034
United States
(469) 353-6100

Music Lessons Frisco TX: How to get the most out of lessons: part 1

Students getting the most out of music lessons is one of the most important things to us at MBMS Frisco TX.  We want every students' learning experience with us to be a fun, positive, creative, and productive time. So whether you're taking piano lessons, drum lessons, bass guitar lessons, voice/vocal lessons, or guitar lessons we desire for it to be a fulfilling and enriching experience for you. So regardless the music lessons your in or contemplating, the following items can really help you get the greatest benefit from your lessons with us. We believe in a three pronged approach to getting the most out of music lessons.

Teachers: 

As teachers, we certainly play a key role in each student’s overall success. One of our primary goals is to listen carefully to find what inspires and motivates the student, and then to customize a lesson plan with that in mind. We use a lot of encouragement and positive reinforcement in the teaching process. Our purpose is to help students achieve their unique goals in music. Our teachers work with each student to customize lessons and a practice plan that will work with their specific goals, interests and schedules.

Students:

Each week, students spend a relatively short amount of time in lessons – typically either 30 minutes or 60 minutes in one-on-one lessons with their teacher. As such, the majority of the progress a student sees will typically take place at home, between lessons. What happens at home is one of the biggest factors that determines a student’s progress. With this in mind, our teachers work with students very specifically to understand how much practice time you can realistically commit to each week, and then set practice goals appropriately. Then they will work with you and structure lessons accordingly. We do not have any set amount of practice time that we expect, but rather understand that each student’s schedule is different, and work from there. It is important to keep in mind that often times, if practicing is not a scheduled part of the student’s week, then it simply doesn’t happen.

Parents:

Parental involvement is also a very important element in the student’s musical journey. Our desire is to keep the parents informed about what is happening in music lessons, and to keep the lines of communication open at all times. The more information that we receive from parents (and students), the better. If the student’s musical interests have changed, or they need some different inspiration, or they would like to further explore another aspect of music (e.g., songwriting, improvisation, etc.), or whatever it might be - we would love to know that, so we can adjust lessons accordingly. So communication is key with us. We want to make sure that we continue to meet each and every student where they are.

 Parents also play a huge role at home. The support a student receives at home is critically important in the overall success of music lessons. In order for the student to get the most out of lessons, the parents need to be involved in a positive, encouraging manner. Some students thrive with more parental involvement and some students thrive with less. We know that you know your child best, and as such, we generally defer to you in this area. However, from time-to-time, we may make suggestions and ask you to help us by trying different approaches (e.g., being more or less actively involved in lessons or practice) as a part of our teaching process.

We will have many more practical tips, coming up, for how parental involvement can really help students progress!