thebigyin Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) Morning Folks just wondering who your preference is between Joe Hubbard and Scott Devine bass lessons. Both superbly talented. Edited October 7, 2018 by thebigyin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Definitely Scott. I prefer the format. Also, what I've seen of Joe is he wanted £48 for a pdf download of a book! I'd expect a beautifully printed hard copy for that. At least I'd want to see sample excerpts and know the content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) I don't know Joe (will check him out) but Scotts material is good, especially his paid content - as many comment the free stuff on YouTube has become a little hit and miss The other guy I really like is Stuart Clayton (bass line publishing). Last year he did a bass riff of the week series on YouTube which was great and I've got a number of his giants of bass booklets. I recently had a Skype lesson with him for a very reasonable price to help me with a few bits I was finding difficult. I believe he's also just released some online paid for content but I've not looked at that yet. Edited October 7, 2018 by PJ-Bassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 In answer to the question, Scott. But for me Mark Smith of Talking Bass has been by far the most easy to follow and downright useful YouTube tutor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I like all the guys mentioned above. For non-bass material I've watched quite a few of Aimee Nolte's videos and they are pretty engaging. One to check out who isn't on this thread yet is Adam Neely. https://www.youtube.com/user/havic5 - I'm always in danger of sitting there watching video after video. I enjoy the content, his way of explaining things and his balance between easy-to-understand theory and mind boggling detail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I love the format of Scott's videos - he's a very approachable guy (even in real life) and the videos draw you in. They're very well presented and are generally pitched at a level that most can understand. I can't say that I can remember any of JH's videos despite watching loads on YT. Joe's a member here apparently (@Joe Hubbard Bass)...can't remember the last time he posted though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dood said: I like all the guys mentioned above. For non-bass material I've watched quite a few of Aimee Nolte's videos and they are pretty engaging. One to check out who isn't on this thread yet is Adam Neely. https://www.youtube.com/user/havic5 - I'm always in danger of sitting there watching video after video. I enjoy the content, his way of explaining things and his balance between easy-to-understand theory and mind boggling detail! Adam Neeley comes across as superbly arrogant... Or maybe that's just my take. Edited October 7, 2018 by Cicero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Bit of both, depending on the topic. Joe's going to get straight down to some serious theory. You're going to ffwd through Scott's family life before getting down to business. But then again I pay for Scott and watch Joe for free. Adam Neely is brilliant, if you like him also check out Jeff Schneider, a sax player but is going to bring some jazziness to your playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, thebigyin said: Morning Folks just wondering who your preference is between Joe Hubbard and Scott Devine bass lessons. Both superbly talented. I like them both up to a point - and Scott is very affable - but it has to be said I've learned as much if not more from Stuart Clayton and Hal Leonard (particularly Jaco Pastorius), along with Ed Friedland and the other educators in Bass Player and Bass Guitar magazines - and particularly some of their transcriptions. I sometimes feel like I'm a bit of a dinosaur in some respects amongst the Basschat populace, but am I alone in playing along to recorded music in terms of both learning and practice routines? I also find myself turned off by educators (no names mentioned) who have and suggest certain preferences in bass guitar make/model, particularly if they conflict with my own personal preferences. Edited October 7, 2018 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Cicero said: Adam Neeley comes across as superbly arrogant... Or maybe that's just my take. Well, everyone has their own view, that's cool. My feelings are that I would disagree. Sometimes he is to the point but I don't think it's arrogance. He does know his sh*t though, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 6 hours ago, TheGreek said: I love the format of Scott's videos - he's a very approachable guy (even in real life) and the videos draw you in. They're very well presented and are generally pitched at a level that most can understand. I can't say that I can remember any of JH's videos despite watching loads on YT. Joe's a member here apparently (@Joe Hubbard Bass)...can't remember the last time he posted though. 'Bout a 1-2 months ago I recall, he was telling all about his bespoke Warwick bass I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 8 hours ago, TheGreek said: I love the format of Scott's videos - he's a very approachable guy (even in real life) and the videos draw you in. They're very well presented and are generally pitched at a level that most can understand. I think Scott is great, but i'm put off by the format of his videos. I don't need to see his family, or hear him refer to everyone as "guys". It puts me off - just my personal taste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyP Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Don't know about Joe Hubbard but I will check out his videos. I find Scott Devine very watchable and have subscribed to his latest techniques course. He's also from Carlisle so that's another plus point! Mark Smith at Talking Bass is the one I watch most and have learned some good tips from him. Also a shout out to Scott Whitley who's explanation of arpeggios was a light bulb moment for me. I play one of his bass guitars (via Chowny) so he gets a thumbs up from me. There are plenty of videos on YouTube about bass playing so I tend to mix 'n' match as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 14 hours ago, LeftyP said: Mark Smith at Talking Bass Met him at LBGS - Totally nice fella. 14 hours ago, LeftyP said: Also a shout out to Scott Whitley His series on slap bass was an inspiration when I was learning. Very well presented and easily understood. Don't forget MarloweDK....discovered his videos before Scott's...some great material. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Having tried out a good dozen or so YT tutors I just stick to Scott and Mark Smith now. I like Scott's affable manner and Mark's easy going but very easy to follow tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basseng Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 +1 for Mark Smith, excellent communicator and teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineweasel Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 For dipping into now and again I like Jim Stinnett’s Real Bass Lessons on YouTube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 For most, Scott's videos are going to be more accessible - his output caters mainly for intermediate players, but he also throws in stuff that is useful for beginners. Joe's material is definitely aimed at intermediate / advanced students - very focused on advanced harmonic & rhythmic concepts. I watch & subscribe to both on YouTube as there's always something to learn from both of them - TKenrick's channel is pretty good too. The other two music channels I find I learn bits from are Aimee Nolte's and Rick Beato's, even though they aren't bass players... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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