Greg Edwards69 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 The only issue I have with his videos is the pointless ‘behind the scene’ waffle, often from his car or on the stairs up to his studio, that takes up the first couple of minutes of every video. Just get on with it Scott! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, visog said: Never did understand what a 'funky boogaloo' was though.... 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Just now, SpondonBassed said: Funky - yes. Loo - yes. Booga? Clearly a personal choice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 While we're talking about YT bass educators, what do you make of Adam Neely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, petecarlton said: While we're talking about YT bass educators, what do you make of Adam Neely? I've only watched a couple of his videos. Neither were about bass playing. They were interesting, but most of the music theory went over my head. Edited September 12, 2020 by ahpook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, ahpook said: I've only watched a couple of his videos. Neither were about bass playing. They were interesting, but most of the music theory went over my head. Me too, but they didn't seem to be a sales or marketing thing, or at least not obviously. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, ahpook said: I've only watched a couple of his videos. Neither were about bass playing. They were interesting, but most of the music theory went over my head. I think Adam is great. Very learned. Interesting perspectives.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, visog said: I think Adam is great. Very learned. Interesting perspectives.. Speaking as an elderly white man, I'm fascinated by his current take on music's domination by the conventions of old white men - just refreshing to have such a well thought through challenge to the perceptions we take for granted. Probably doesn't improve my bass playing, but it sure as hell improves my approach to the music I love to listen to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbasspecial Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I’ve got a photo of Scott playing my bass at the bass show a few years back. Thoroughly nice bloke. Exactly as he is on YT. Deserves all the success he has. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 The algorithm which decides what ads we'll see must be broken. I seem to get lots of offers for ladies underwear but never SBL. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Is Scott the one trying to sell you the underwear? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I'd never heard of him until I googled him as a result of this thread. In 10 minites time ill have forgotten the name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, stewblack said: The algorithm which decides what ads we'll see must be broken. I seem to get lots of offers for ladies underwear but never SBL. Maybe the various algorithms don’t recognise the letter ‘b’ on your computer? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I signed up for one of his competitions once never again the spam and junk with his stuff on was relentless Great musician but adverts etc are too aggressive imo put me off joining the academy 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) Megadeth Angry Again Edited September 13, 2020 by Triumph_Rock Sorry everyone, just realised I somehow posted on this Scott Devine thread, instead of the "What are you listening to thread ". My phone glitches quite bad at times. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I think he’s an unbelievable player, he’s fantastic at what he does and I love that he’s obviously hugely successful. I’m full of admiration for him. The “oh, and one more thing I forgot...” type e-mails nark me a bit. And I get plenty. It’s very much the nature of the beast - he’s an online marketeer. It doesn’t work on me...but I get that it’s how his operation works. He’s sort of become the latter day Clarkson era Top Gear of online bass tuition. It’s for the masses and people buy into it big time - he’s successful and people grow to resent the ubiquitousness of it all. Others adore it. “Like sh*t in a field” As my grandad used to say. More power to him. Wish I’d thought of it first - as well as Wishing I’d learned to be more theoretically minded rather than my “hit it and see what comes out” method of playing. I signed up for a free trial and didn’t look at it - I think it was for a competition entry. I reckon he’s probably a really sound bloke, and I bet I’d find his website useful. But I’m not drawn to it. He doesn’t offend me, and I should just block his spam. He’s good at what he does, a very slick operator. Not for me though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxnard Montalvo Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I like the SBL site and I find his mannerisms toned-down and so more palatable there but yeah his YouTube stuff is pure clickbait. Even though I’m a paying customer, I have unsubscribed from all SBL emails - it’s a quick and painless process. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I really like Scott and I've learned a lot from just his free vids over the years for which I'm thankful. I don't mind him popping up everywhere I go online - it does remind me to get my derrière "in the shed" more often instead of just looking at gear to buy that I don't need! I'll probably sign up for the academy eventually. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I subscribed to his YT content and even signed up to free bit of the academy. That was a few years back, never heard a peep from him since 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I think he’s an unbelievable player, he’s fantastic at what he does and I love that he’s obviously hugely successful. I’m full of admiration for him. The “oh, and one more thing I forgot...” type e-mails nark me a bit. And I get plenty. It’s very much the nature of the beast - he’s an online marketeer. It doesn’t work on me...but I get that it’s how his operation works. He’s sort of become the latter day Clarkson era Top Gear of online bass tuition. It’s for the masses and people buy into it big time - he’s successful and people grow to resent the ubiquitousness of it all. Others adore it. “Like sh*t in a field” As my grandad used to say. More power to him. Wish I’d thought of it first - as well as Wishing I’d learned to be more theoretically minded rather than my “hit it and see what comes out” method of playing. I signed up for a free trial and didn’t look at it - I think it was for a competition entry. I reckon he’s probably a really sound bloke, and I bet I’d find his website useful. But I’m not drawn to it. He doesn’t offend me, and I should just block his spam. He’s good at what he does, a very slick operator. Not for me though. At least you're not sitting on the fence... I just find his style irritating. I'm sure he's a nice bloke and all but. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 13 hours ago, stewblack said: I seem to get lots of offers for ladies underwear but never SBL. Stew: Of the one's that you've purchased as a result, do any of them fit? 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: At least you're not sitting on the fence... I just find his style irritating. I'm sure he's a nice bloke and all but. Yup. Same here. He irritates the #@£* out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 13 hours ago, stewblack said: The algorithm which decides what ads we'll see must be broken. I seem to get lots of offers for ladies underwear but never SBL. Sounds perfect. I'm much more interested in the contents of those than the content of Scott's videos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 26 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: At least you're not sitting on the fence... I just find his style irritating. I'm sure he's a nice bloke and all but. I get the splinters out of my backside with tweezers 😉😂 I didn’t feel the need to attack him and I honestly do admire anyone who can make a living off doing what they love. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I don't get the Hate for Scott and SBL. I've met Scott a few times - LBGS - and he's a really nice bloke - he even remembered me the second time we met. He's giving you free access to his time, his knowledge and experience - nobody's forcing you to sit and watch his videos - and most of us benefit from watching them. IMO He's a great tutor and makes learning easy and enjoyable. I wish that there was a resource like him/SBL when I started playing. Some people here need to give him a break. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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