There has been a lot of hype about taking Exams recently due to the disruption caused by the Covid panic over the last 2 years. There is just no need to be worried about taking exams as long as you realise what they are about and how to do the best you can with what…… Continue reading Q&A #5: How can I get the most out of Exams ?
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Q&A #4 : How Can I Improve My Self Confidence?
Query from UKP : I keep running out of confidence at work and at home and particularly if I want to do something new. How can I get over this? Answer : Hi UKP, here are some ideas to get you started, all involve practicing a few simple skills. Don’t try them all at once,…… Continue reading Q&A #4 : How Can I Improve My Self Confidence?
Q&A #3 : What I Learned from the Swiss
Query from AN : You worked with the Swiss in Switzerland a lot, why ? Answer : That’s a tricky query. On the one hand it started by serendipity but once I’d worked with the Swiss I found that my mindset was in some strange way complementary but different to theirs. Fortunately it was productive…… Continue reading Q&A #3 : What I Learned from the Swiss
Q&A #2 : What is Important for Success?
Query from MGF: What is important for success? Answer : That’s a very tricky and personal question, ultimately it depends on a host of things, like having a vision and the determination to realise it. The best I can do is to answer this in a general way by focusing on … People’s Basic Traits…… Continue reading Q&A #2 : What is Important for Success?
Bass Playing with Better Timing
Here are some tips for better timekeeping on gigs: Always Remember Your FunctionAs the bass player we have 3 main functions – to provide the harmonic anchor to the chord form of the tune/song – to provide the timing/groove reference and cues for the band whilst complementing the drummer – to provide a natural continuity…… Continue reading Bass Playing with Better Timing
Getting a Good Double Bass Sound
This Post is really aimed at people just starting out with the Double Bass. It could also be used by more experienced players for ideas on practicing, with the aim of improving the sound and projection on your bass. You might also like to download the Double Bass String Survival Guide from D’Addario, there is…… Continue reading Getting a Good Double Bass Sound
Q&A #1 : Getting Relevant Work Experience
Query from TMC: I have one and bit years of school left and am finishing my A Level Mathematics this year. I want to get some work experience.Do you have any tips or advice that might help me? Answer:Good timing, the time to thing about work experience is before you leave school. So to get…… Continue reading Q&A #1 : Getting Relevant Work Experience