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Welcome to The Bass Nation Podcast with Daric Bennett, where we discuss all bass related topics, lessons, tips, tricks techniques and also interviews with some of the worlds greatest bassist! Learn more at daricbennett.com

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    • Oct 26, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    • 16 EPISODES


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    Is "Slap Bass" Overrrated??? ~ Bass Nation Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 23:43


    What's up everyone!? Introducing to you the new phase of our podcast with me and Callen! Coming to you every week with the most controversial topics as well as bass talk and industry experiences. Callen started working with us about two years ago at Bass Nation and now he's one of my go-to guys. Check it out and let me know what you guys think the comments! ▶︎3 Day Free Trial

    By Ear? Or By the Books? ~ Bass Nation Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 33:12


    What's up everyone!? Introducing to you the new phase of our podcast with me and Callen! Coming to you every week with the most controversial topics as well as bass talk and industry experiences. Callen started working with us about two years ago at Bass Nation and now he's one of my go-to guys. Check it out and let me know what you guys think the comments! ▶︎3 Day Free Trial

    Networking for Bassists & Working for Bass Nation - Bass Nation Podcast Episode #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 47:47


    What's up everyone!? Introducing to you the new phase of our podcast with me and Callen! Coming to you every week with the most controversial topics as well as bass talk and industry experiences. Callen started working with us about two years ago at Bass Nation and now he's one of my go-to guys. Check it out and let me know what you guys think the comments! ▶︎3 Day Free Trial

    The REAL Secret to Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 11:39


    What's going on people? In this podcast episode we go over the real meaning and secret to having lightning speed across your fretboard. This answer may shock some of you and it may also humble most of you. Let us know what you think of this episode and what your thoughts are. Listen to all of our other podcast on this channel and you can also view this inside of the Bass nation Academy members area. Don't forget to like comment and subscribe to the channel... catch you guys in the next one! ▶︎3 Day Free Trial

    You have an untapped level of growth - Challenge Yourself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 5:45


    Tons of players are stuck in that dreaded plateau and are sinking deeper and deeper daily. Well I'll be the one to tell you that there us a way out! If you simply challenge yourself with these elements mentioned in this podcast then trust & believe that you'll have success! You can also the video content from this podcast in the members area of the Bass Nation Academy @ daricbennett.com

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    Fitness & Mental Health as Bass Players w/ Justin, Frank, Kaybass, & Snoop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 64:14


    As touring musicians we tend to go through a lot with our bodies. It's super important that you maintain an active lifestyle physically and also mentally. In this podcast we dive deep into our own personal experiences about how important this is in each of our lives. Join By Justin Raines, Frank Brunot, Kenny "Kaybass" Diggs & Alan Snoop Evans.I you enjoy this content it would mean the world if you guys rate this podcast, follow, like and subscribe for more! Catch you in the next one! If you guys are interested in learning how to play the bass and enhance your playing please visit the BASS NATION ACADEMY here ▶︎3 Day Free Trial

    Do you have what it takes to be an MD???

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 57:47


    In today's episode of The Bass Nation Nation Podcast with Justin Raines & Frank Brunot, we discuss what it takes to become a musical Director as a bass player. You may wonder why you don't see as many bass player musical directors as other instruments and here are some reasons why. If done correctly it can be a beautiful thing. As always, you can also watch this podcast in video format on our other platforms! Make sure to rate this podcast follow, subscribe and we'll catch you guys in the next one. daricbennett.com bit.ly/daricsyoutube

    How to Acquire Gigs & Create Opportunities in 2022~ Frank Brunot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 47:18


    This may be one of the most important lessons that you listen to in your bass playing journey! In this video me and Frank discuss how to acquire relationships and to create opportunities for yourself to play for different artist in 2022. He threw out so many nuggets I could not cut this short so please listen the whole thing through. You can also watch to this inside of Bass Nation Academy ;-) As always if you have any questions for me or Frank please don't hesitate to ask. Catch you guys in the next one!

    Tracking Your Progress for Bass Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 7:46


    What's going on guys?! In this weeks podcast episode we talk about how many Derrick talks about a few ways you can track your progress. We all know in the early stages of your learning journey it's tough to be able to put yourself in a category or even know how far you've come. Take a listen to a few ways and elements that really helped me track my progress. As always feel free to comment and or ask her questions! ▶︎3 Day Free Trial

    The Process of Learning songs w/ Jacob Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 41:02


    Ultimately every musician wants to be able to learn how to play songs. But the process of doing so may differ from player to player. In this passage in this podcast episode I talk with Jacob Smith, bass nation instructor about his process of going about learning and retaining material. This is an awesome discussion I think every musician and every bass player need to listen to! Feel free to Comment below, we would love to hear your thoughts! ▶︎3 Day Free Trial

    Talking Bass With Daric Bennett - Inspiring the Bass Nation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 73:22


    Yo Bass Nation! Here's an Interview I had with Mark from talking bass lessons. I'm usually the one interviewing but it was nice being on the other side for a change

    Why do Gospel Bassist Tune Down???

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 9:13


    In this episode we discuss the meaning behind why Gospel bass players tune down a half step or even a whole step! Find out the reason why this is beneficial in the Gospel community. While referencing some of the great gospel bassist, such as Andrew Gouche and the late Joel Smith we dive into the mysterious question of why some gospel bassist down tune their strings. Enjoy

    Episode #2 Bass Nation Tv

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 11:57


    Robert Bubby Lewis began playing the bass at the age14 years old. It wasn't long before Robert felt ready to pursue a career as a professional musician. Since then, Robert has played and recorded bass for a number of music industry powerhouse artists including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lupe Fiasco, Tha Game, Kim Burrel, The Clarke Sisters, AI, Stevie Wonder and many more. Being a huge fan of Japanese anime, comic books, video games and all things nerdy, Robert has been blessed to create various music compositions for companies such as FUNimation Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment. 2:25 How did you start playing 3:23 Who were your influences 7:02 Japanese Culture influence

    Episode #3 Bass Nation Tv

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 11:45


    In this 3rd Episode of Bass Nation TV I interview Sharay Reed! An extremely well known gospel bass player from Chicago. He is a proficient player on the upright, electric, and synth basses, reads music, and is a music director, arranger, and producer. He has played for Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, R. Kelly, CeCe Winans, Boys II Men, Ramsey Lewis, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan, to name a few. If you don't know Sharay, get to know him in this interview and make sure to search him on YouTube and Google to check out some of his work!

    Episode #2 Bass Nation Tv

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 10:19


    Alan 'Snoop' Evans II, a native of Detroit, MI., has taken the gospel music industry by storm with his unique approach to playing bass. He is a live and session musician in the gospel community, as evidenced by his impressive discography and the countless live performances that mark his professional career. Here's a little about him and how he started his bass journey!

    Episode #1 BASS NATION TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 11:07


    Live one on one interview with acclaimed gospel bass player Justin Raines. In this interview we'll be chatting about experiences, doing some playing and trading licks for you to check out!

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