My name is Jim Stinnett. I have been playing bass for 50 years now - Rock, Funk, Country, Jazz, Classical, Pop, etc. I am a retired Professor from Berklee College Of Music where I taught bass and arranging for the 30 years. I have been fortunate to teach many great private students, who have made me look good. ;) Some of the more notable guys: Mike Gordon (Phish), Brent Rusinow (Allen Stone), Shane Allessio, Ben McKee (Imagine Dragons), Steve Bailey (Berklee Bass Dpt. Chair), Matt O'Donnell, Grant Stinnett, Sunder Panatella, Rob Gourlay, Jim Lambie, Charles Berthoud, et al.
"Real Bass Lessons" features video lessons on a variety of bass related topics in many styles - transcribed bass lines - short lessons on specific topics - some simply grooving bass lines and solos. Our goal is to educate and entertain. We have some highly talented and bass loving folks in our community who will be sharing their love for the bass.
Is it possible to play an electric fretless bass without looking at the fretboard? I have been learning with a fretless before I got a fretted one. With the fretted, it is easier to play without seen.
I just bought a new vintage series 1954 p-bass, and what better way to break it in than jamming on some Jamerson grooves with Jim?! Thanks for all the music. Rest easy Jim.
Now that Mr. Stinnet (Jim) is passed, its tough reading some of the comments from people he touched in various ways through his teachings. He so sincerely wanted people to enjoy playing the bass and to learn in such musical, yet academic way. These online offerings are priceless. The information you receive in the time frame given is something else. Come to think of it, Jim is not just a teacher but a coach. Dig it.
I just discovered this gentleman and am sad to learn he is no longer with us. This lesson will keep me busy for months. What a passionate style. Really makes you want to learn. Thank you.
Awesome solo. Continue in your eternal rest, Brother Jim. The color combos on that bass are awesome too. Just think, now Sire is producing some bases with roasted maple necks and black inlays😊
