Upright Citizens

Reuben Rogers & Bob DeBoo
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Nov 23, 2021 • 21min

Growing Pains

Bob and Reuben cover some of the lessons they learned on their journeys to become professional musicians.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Nov 16, 2021 • 16min

Mind, Body, Spirit... Bass

After last week's episode about the physical conditioning for playing bass, what about the mental and emotional side of being a musician?Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Nov 9, 2021 • 19min

(Re)Building Strength

The upright bass is a physically demanding instrument, so what happens if you haven't played a long gig with one in a while? Bob and Reuben are here to give you some tips.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Nov 2, 2021 • 23min

The Value of Having a Teacher

While it's of course possible to be completely self-taught, Bob and Reuben talk about some of the benefits you can only get from having a teacher.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Oct 26, 2021 • 32min

The Art of Playing Ballads

Reuben and Bob talk about the do's and don'ts of playing ballads, as well as some excellent examples of tunes worth emulating.Want some Open Studio courses all about how to play ballads? Check out The Ballads PackInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Oct 19, 2021 • 34min

Surviving Life on the Road

Touring can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. Bob and Reuben provide some tips to help make life on the road a little more comfortable.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Oct 12, 2021 • 18min

Playing in Chordless Situations

What do you do when you're playing with nothing but chordless instruments? Bob and Reuben share their wisdom on today's episode.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Oct 5, 2021 • 39min

Special Guest: Larry Grenadier (Part 2)

Bob and Reuben continue their conversation with one of the masters of jazz bass: Larry Grenadier. You can check out his website for more information right hereInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Sep 28, 2021 • 28min

Special Guest: Larry Grenadier (Part 1)

Jazz bass extraordinaire Lenny Grenadier discusses his early days breaking onto the jazz scene, as well as some tips for what to do on and off the bandstand. You can check out his website for more information right hereInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★
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Sep 22, 2021 • 48min

Special Guest: Ulysses Owens, Jr.

Accomplished jazz drummer and educator Ulysses Owens, Jr. discusses his musical career and advice he would give to aspiring musicians. Check out all of his Open Studio courses hereInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ★ Support this podcast ★

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