by Mischa Marcks | Dec 17, 2019 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
The problem with realistic goalsDo you ever feel stuck when practicing? You're not sure what to practice next or lack the motivation to keep pushing to break through the wall you just hit. Well, then you might have a case of grown-up syndrome. Realistic goals are very...
by Mischa Marcks | Dec 10, 2019 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
The Polyrhythm challengeWant to add an element of surprise or another level of complexity to your solo or composition? Then you should check out polyrhythms. We all are familiar with simple cross-rhythms like 2 against 3 and 3 against 4. Even in pop music they are...
by Mischa Marcks | Dec 3, 2019 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
Three Is The Magic NumberThe 3 finger technique is quite well known in around metal bassists. It's the easiest way to play the "Gallop". If you don't know what the gallop is, you need to listen to more "Iron Maiden". Jokes aside though, the 3 finger technique can be...
by Mischa Marcks | Nov 26, 2019 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
Why do you even care?Is playing jazz chords on bass really that necessary? The truth is that understanding the mechanics of building chords and voice leading helps you in many ways to be a better bass player. Particularly if you like to jam, improvise or compose your...
by Mischa Marcks | Nov 19, 2019 | Education, MMEducation Blog, News
Ever feel stuck with your playing?Did you ever have that feeling where you know something isn't quite right with what you are playing, but you can't seem to pin point the problem?Or do you ever run out of ideas of what to play when improvising a solo?Or did you ever...
