Q&A 4 + Microphone Giveaway 

Too cute. I'm a daddy's girl so I truly appreciate seeing Dad's have a close relationship with their daughters.❤

Ellen omg! Your laugh is adorable ❤ it’s contagious and I smile every time I hear it. You’re an amazing person and bassist!

I love the relationship between father and daughter❤. It's easy to forget Ellen is so young when listening to her perform. Videos like this remind us she's just arriving in adolescence.

That is the most polite cockatiel I've ever seen. Cool bird.

I'm John Sillasen, a 67 11/12 year old bass player. Started at 14, having switched from guitar which I began at age 8. Hope you keep it up. If you do take even a decade off from playing the bass, just remember those "boring" slow exercises. Play them again and again so you don't hurt your hand. Then you'll soon remember why you played the bass in the first place!

Seeing how much energy she has for music and how much she enjoys it , brightens my day.

Mathew Braden followed you on Twitter also. Don't worry about that guy's question / accusation about you doing whatever he thinks you're doing over Ellen. You're an awesome Dad! You're doing for your daughter what most dads would die to be able to do for there's. Keep inspiring that young Lady of yours, it's a good thing. I can't tell for sure who's eye's sparkle more, yours when you look at Ellen or Ellen's when she looks at you. That's something you can't make up or fake. The Love between a Dad and his daughter and a Daughter and her dad is something not everyone has. You too are a couple of the richest people in the world with a wealth no one can ever take away. I keep coming back because the music is good but what I enjoy the most is watching you two interact. Keep up the good work! Peace out ☮ J Mathew Braden As Matt Sees It Living Life Large

Been a fan for a long time (following on all the socials). Chris Hoopes

Ellen & Horvak! - Great advice on learning to play. As a kid, I quit piano lessons TWICE because bad teachers taught boring mechanical "songs" that could inspire no-one. A new friend in eighth grade sat down at our dusty piano and played a hit song, which inspired me to borrow the sheet music and I SLOWLY taught myself to play. I bought sheet music to popular songs for about 9 months till one day, I discovered I could play by ear! I've since written a LOT of songs and was fortunate to score a movie (with live orchestra). Kids will be motivated to learn popular songs. If the kid likes classical music, that's another story. If it's work, very few will stay interested.😊

I wasn't present for this video, and that's ok. We just came across your content, and I wanted to let you know how much my toddler ADORES your videos. (She is almost 2.) She will dance, sing, bring out her little toy guitar, and just simply have the most fun. ❤

You and your family are extremely talented!! I love to watch and hear you all play, I hope all your dreams come true.... you are on the right track🥰

Ellen, you should do a video interviewing your father, his career, how he started and such.

I always get a noise from my string when I change frets (releasing a string and fretting the next, I always have that scrape-on-the-string noise when I fret change...) drives me nuts. I guess more practice...hahahaha... still playing thanks to Ellen. 62 y/o here... wish I would have began bass a long time ago.

Mike Kurschat. I'm a big fan! Love seeing Ellen play. Hovak, I like your music, but as a dad, you're a ROCK STAR! Always excited to see what's next.

Cockatiels are awesome! Awesome Q & A guys. I can't wait for some new music from your band. 😂 I ❤ this answer 34:35 Take care Ellen and Hovak. 🤘

Very cute...and then there's Ellen and Dad :-)...Brilliance? Astounding? All I know is wife and I call it HEART UPLIFTING!

Lucky Dad. Lucky daughter. Beautiful family.

Comfortably Numb is a fun song to play on bass. I play this first from my playlist, gets me warmed up fast. 7 minutes of "having to keep a tight bass line, gets me going. This Spring we're hoping on 30 plus songs to choose from for Summer Fest in Corrales, NM. Cheers❤️

Love these Q&A’s. When you, like me, followed Ellen from the beginning, you can see her progress soooo good. As a bass player as well as a upgrowing person. And Hovak you must be the best father any young musical sibling could wish for. Your knowledge and teaching ability is fascinating. I’m sure it enhances the relationship with Ellen. You two are such a great team!

What a cute, cute, cute multi-talented musician with an adorable personality! Ellen ain't too shabby either...😁. Just kidding, Ellen, you are the greatest!!!

Ellen, your laugh is infectious! I love it! Stay happy, Mr dear

Keep on keeping on love your smile and talent Ellen God bless.

I just love you guys sense of humor it brightens my day to watch Ellen laugh and Hovak too, Such kind beautiful people, Love and respect ❤ Great video guys 🎉

Yes to college Ellen -- always take advantage of your smarts. Being smart makes it easy to get that piece of paper [diploma] and that paper allows more opportunities such as teaching music in school, etc. 🧐🎶

So cool. I’m an Armenian from Rhode Island!! ✌🏻

Great father & daughter team.

Thank you for answering my question, that was a nice surprise. I also was surprised to hear you mention The Warning. You should introduce Ellen to their videos because they are awesome young ladies just like Ellen. And for the giveaway, please enter me, Rick Sommerfeldt.

Fantastic! Also -those Godox mics are surprisingly good! Sad Leland Sklar didn't make the top three bassist list.

You rock Ellen!! I’m learning bass and you have taught me a lot. Love your dad too, glad he inspired you to make music ❤

It's so joyful to watch the both of you, and Margo just breaks my heart, thank you for letting him participate 🥺🥰

Ellen, you're an awesome and talented bass guitar player and i love your skills and awesome Q&A video!! 🎸🎵🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

Your the best Ellen! You have inspired me to play the bass and I absolutely love it! You’re keeping all types of music alive! ❤

Ive been a long time instagram follower but just started catching up on the youtube videos. I absolutely love the father/daughter connection between you guys. It definitely comes through in the music Ellen plays ❤

Keep up the good work you 2. Eric Johnson

For GIVEAWAY: Alan Galantin. It feels good to see Ellen growing up, hardworking with passion and having fun!! I'm also a musician and lately my daughter is starting to get into music, singing and holding my guitar. (7 yo) Its so good because it came from her head, so it's a true passion.

Ellen - I am surprised your cockatiel doesn't bug you to get on your shoulder under your hair. It would make a toasty little hangout for him. He might even avoid biting your ear for no reason.🙂

Ellen, your joy is infectious and brings hope and happiness to others. Thank you! ❤ -- Scott Reynolds

Love the Q & A ❤️🩷 want to hear you play!! ❤❤

Ellen you are amazing not only for you playing , for your joy , you have also amazing parent , how you chose the song you play? did you chose the song or the bass line of that song? what are your sensation to drummer ? do you have favorite drumers ?

i like the version from ellen "pany lane"

Hi Ellen! Love your music. You have inspired me to play bass. I just signed up with Yousician and love it. Joyce Atkinson.

Hello Ellen and Dad. Ellen, you are so talented playing the bass. You make it look so fun and easy. I like your hair style too. I thought you would say your favorite subject at school is lunch.😂 Keep on Rockin’ Ellen. 🎸👍

what can i say that has not already been said . both of you guys are just incredible !!!

So great to see a dad and his daughter having fun. 👍

Am here

Ellen and Hovak , I really enjoyed your Q and A video I’m sorry I didn’t have a question this time but I listened to all your replies.Maybe next time you video with Margo you can have some seed for him to keep him busy so he won’t nibble on your fingers. Sometimes you have to remove some of the silly question like are you afraid of you dad you handled that very well. I look forward to your next video on you tube love your sense of humour. Thank you your dad and Margo.

That was great fun! 🎶🎶🎶

Hello from Nashville TN 🎻 I really enjoy you and your dad's videos !!!

Thanks for the great Q&A. Just looked it up. Seating capacity for Golden Warriors stadium is 18,064.

I'm a studio musician , I love that she has a talented passed down from daddy :)

I love Margo! I had a Cockatiel, they love sitting ontop of a paper towel roll in front of the bathroom mirror! When its eyes go crosseyed having so much fun lol. Hey, Im retired now so I have time to learn bass so I could use a free bass as Im living cheque to cheque these dayz. Rick Jones is the BCsimPilot.

Rocking’ the Tal/Mohini hair, Ellen!

The case of the blues is the song with Abraham Laborial. Forgot to enclose on my last question

So nice to see such a great father/daughter relationship! Y'all are beyond charming ✨ Sign me up for that giveaway! Meg Boyd

He might look scary to some but Ellen shows great respect for her dad which tell me he is a great dad. And who would be scared of that?

Hey you two! Love the Q&A videos of course! Learning more Ellen trivia is always cool!

That’s awesome! Goodluck everyone

Connie Gunn from Deadwood, SD! Love your videos! Thank you 😊

Incredible video HOVAK AND ELLEN. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible day. Much love and RESPECT.

346k subscribers,and at this time..only 4 comments. Hey folks get on the stick. Support this talented young lady and her dad.Speak up!!😁👍

Joe Rudick -- You guys Rock !!!

Love the Sun Records mug! 🙂

Simon Perša. Great and inspiring videos;)🎶

Love this...thank. you!

I think Ellen would like the bass on ABBA's "Dancing Queen"

36:41 The BASS 😉

Mi Hijita. I've always thought that you're adorable! Your Pops is amazing! Much Love and Respect. BTW I have six granddaughters and there is always room for one more😊😊😊

I'm from Finland and I surprised that myoness basses comes from Poland! the line is like one year!! good basses I think

The bird 😁

Good video folks.Very informative! Keep jamming!!😁👍

I'm pretty late to this party. First I am big fan of Hovac and Ellen. Second. My question is for Ellen. I have an odd question, is their a song or musician that you like and maybe respect but you say to yourself "yeah, I like and respect that but I wouldn't want to play that." Oh, One last question/request. I would love to see Ellen and Hovac do a cover together. It might be a pretty big challenge for the both of you. I would love see you guys take a crack at "Perpetual Change" by Yes. The title pretty much says it all. It has some crazy changes and transitions, at the same time it is still highly singable and memorable. It has great hooks. Once again thank you if you read this comment. Keep up the great work. Cheers.

Oieeee não consigo intender sua linguagem mais de som entendo mui bem profunda admiração por essa menina talentosa ,que Good ilumine sempre ❤❤ Joinville santa Catarina Brasil

Hi Hovac and Ellen. I like the Q&A's almost as much as the bass playing. Long time subscriber here but, sorry, no Twitter (or whatever they call it now) for me. I hope to see you on Threads soon.

Aloha Ellen, you are such a talent, when it comes to play the bass, watching most of your posting, I just wonder, if you are ever became aware of a bassist named Leland Sklar, he is one of my most outstanding bass players, having played on over +2K records, currently being with Lyle Lovett on tour, but also an icon played with James Taylor, being on tour with Phil Collins and Toto etc. the list is endless…..He is such an iconic and loving person, I just hope, you have the opportunity to listen to his style of playing the bass and meet him !! Love you and your channel, kudos to your dad an family !

Good job dad

You, Davie509, and Charles Berthoud was the reason at 48 I purchased a bass to learn how to play. You are an inspiration. Name is Chris Clifton

I love margo great video.🥁😎🥁.

Magnifica.💓💓💓💓💓💓

Ellen and Dad Jack Bruce from the band “Cream” is one of my favorite bass players. He started playing classical cello. Check him out if you can!! Lol😎

Hi Ellen..! My name is Tarynn Elizabeth..! I love watching your videos, young lady! I am also a huge fan of Victor Wooten, Getty Lee, and Billy Sheehan. I also love Earth Wind and Fire..! You should also take a listen to level 42 (Mark King), and Jaco Pastorius.! #GirlPower ☮️💜😊

18 or 28 it is large. So she is already a star.

Brett Williams, followed and subscribed on my MrDude account. I been watching for a long time, you guys inspired me to start teaching young kids Bass and Guitar, waiting to see what you guys do next!

This Q&A was a lot of fun. Ding dong ditching made me laugh! Good exercise too! 😂

Your so cute together and I love Margo.

It would be awesome if Ellen puts her autograph on the microphone's box!

Hi guys, I’m JD Kaye of Jelly Donut Studios. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying sharing in your journey. You both rock!

I'd like to see an epic "Ellen Makes Brownies" video.

Has Ellen tried a Warwick yet? AllI can say is A M A Z I N G basses!

Omar Alvarado here and I love your bass playing Ellen! And Dad - GREAT job! ‘Nuff said 😎 Oh, and the mic would be sweet 👍🏻

I found a bass line as fast as Yes's "Roundabout" - "Crossroads" by Cream! Can Ellen keep up? I think she can!

Hi Ellen! Like many of your other fans here, you have inspired me to become a better musician. I fancy myself a jack of many stringed instruments but a master of none, but I love bass! I’ve decided to make it my main focus and PLAY WHAT I LIKE, starting with Kodachrome. 😊 Thanks for doing what you do. I’ll keep following for sure. Pamela Snyder

Ellen could learn to play (and operate) a bass synthesizer keyboard in order to expand her talent and professional skills.

Ellen tem uma risada contagiante😂😂😂😂😂

TO ELLEN AND DAD, Hope you see this. Remembered a song by Jefferson Starship, album Spitfire (1976), song: Hot Water Cold Water. Starts and leads all song with bass line. Great song! Great album start to finish. Last album with Paul Kantner, Grace Slick at her best, 17 year old phenom guitarist Craig Chaquico, (great story, research dad); before Marty vocals took Starship/Airplane to crap 80's pop. Maybe 10 years ago Starship had a really great female singer, who did a great job singing Grace Slick sound, and great on her own. Hope you can find good analog download of Spitfire, or vinyl LP. I think you Ellen, might really like this. Keep on rocking!

Ellen how you got so good at playing electric guitar

Hi Hovak ang Ellan, love your excellence in music.....playing the bass, tutorials with your dad and being able to experience music from professional musicians. How gifted it must be. My name is Diego and would you like to try or have tried " Fly Away " by Lenny Kravitz. I would love to see you make a video playing that song.

Laura Grace Franklin

A song by Sting..that is so etheral...Desert Rose !! Lets hear it dear!!

Ellen you should try -------Longtrain Running from the doobie brothers just like yo do Tom Sawyer from rush Awsome

U showed the video of her singing what video was that called u showed it at 14 minutes or so in this video what video was the one were she was singing in the video with her hair proofed out she’s so cute