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Bass Lessons Melbourne Player Profiles

A monthly (ish) podcast featuring interviews and jams with local and international bass players.

Ranked #1

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Ep. 20 Michael League - Snarky Puppy

Ep. 20 Michael League - Snarky Puppy

Michael League, bass player for Snarky Puppy, Bokante and Forq, is a modern master of the instrument and one of the hard... Read more

4 May 2017

36mins

Ranked #2

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Ep. 23 Jonathan Maron - Groove Collective/Maxwell/Donny McCaslin

Ep. 23 Jonathan Maron - Groove Collective/Maxwell/Donny McCaslin

Jonathan Maron is probably best known as one of the founding members of NYC outfit Groove Collective, as well as his ico... Read more

16 Jun 2017

1hr 10mins

Ranked #3

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Ep. 7 - Tim Lefebvre - David Bowie/Tedeschi Trucks/John Mayer

Ep. 7 - Tim Lefebvre - David Bowie/Tedeschi Trucks/John Mayer

Tim Lefebvre is quickly carving out a bold and progressive vision of what a contemporary bassist can and should be. Fash... Read more

27 Oct 2016

14mins

Ranked #4

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Ep. 12 - Rocco Prestia - Tower of Power

Ep. 12 - Rocco Prestia - Tower of Power

Rocco Prestia is an undeniable living legend of the electric bass, having held the bass chair in Tower of Power for over... Read more

5 Jan 2017

22mins

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Ranked #5

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Ep. 51 Leland Sklar - James Taylor/Phil Collins/TOTO

Ep. 51 Leland Sklar - James Taylor/Phil Collins/TOTO

Leland Sklar is a true living legend of the music world. Having played on over 2,500 recordings, toured the world with s... Read more

8 Mar 2019

1hr 37mins

Ranked #6

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Ep. 9 - Jimmy Haslip - Yellowjackets/Robben Ford

Ep. 9 - Jimmy Haslip - Yellowjackets/Robben Ford

Jimmy Haslip is one of the modern masters of electric bass, coming to prominence in 1980 as founding member of The Yello... Read more

24 Nov 2016

1hr 11mins

Ranked #7

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Ep. 57 - Dave Boonshoft - President of Aguilar

Ep. 57 - Dave Boonshoft - President of Aguilar

Dave Boonshoft is the president of Aguilar Amplification (New York), known for their high-quality bass heads, cabinets, ... Read more

7 May 2020

30mins

Ranked #8

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Ep. 14 - Hadrien Feraud - John McLaughlin/Chick Corea

Ep. 14 - Hadrien Feraud - John McLaughlin/Chick Corea

Hadrien Feraud is undoubtedly one of the pioneers of modern electric bass. Having played with the likes of John McLaughl... Read more

2 Feb 2017

42mins

Ranked #9

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Ep. 53 Felix Pastorius - Hipster Assassins, Onyx Collective, Yellowjackets, Mu'tet

Ep. 53 Felix Pastorius - Hipster Assassins, Onyx Collective, Yellowjackets, Mu'tet

Felix Pastorius!!! A true gentlemen and rising star of the bass guitar, it was a privilege to get to spend some time wit... Read more

16 Jul 2019

1hr 11mins

Ranked #10

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Ep. 44 - Tim Curnick - Killing Heidi/Dingbats?!/Old Man River

Ep. 44 - Tim Curnick - Killing Heidi/Dingbats?!/Old Man River

Tim is a freelance bass player and music producer located in Sydney (and increasingly, Melbourne). A lover of all music... Read more

8 Jul 2018

1hr 21mins

Ranked #11

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Ep. 43 - Demonterious 'DETOXXX' Lawrence - Kendrick Lamar, Avery Sunshine, Angie Stone

Ep. 43 - Demonterious 'DETOXXX' Lawrence - Kendrick Lamar, Avery Sunshine, Angie Stone

Atlanta born and raised, Detoxxx honed his craft playing in the gospel churches of America's 'Bible Belt' and has since ... Read more

7 Jun 2018

49mins

Ranked #12

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Ep. 13 - Mark Peric - Gospel Chops

Ep. 13 - Mark Peric - Gospel Chops

Currently residing in Brisbane, Mark is one of Australia's top bass players having appeared on the first Gospel Chops Ba... Read more

20 Jan 2017

50mins

Ranked #13

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Ep. 24 - Neil Corcoran - Mother Earth

Ep. 24 - Neil Corcoran - Mother Earth

Born out the 90's acid jazz scene in London, Neil shared the stage with the likes of Jamiroquai as part of the pioneerin... Read more

30 Jun 2017

32mins

Ranked #14

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Ep. 6 - Lavondo Thomas - Ana Popovic

Ep. 6 - Lavondo Thomas - Ana Popovic

As a NYC based multi-instrumentalist , Lavondo has solidly rooted himself as a new breed of in demand performer. Having ... Read more

17 Oct 2016

31mins

Ranked #15

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Ep. 45 - Igor Saavedra - 8 String Bass Pioneer

Ep. 45 - Igor Saavedra - 8 String Bass Pioneer

Born in South America (Chile), Igor Saavedra started playing bass at 22 years old. He's considered by the most prestigio... Read more

31 Jul 2018

1hr 43mins

Ranked #16

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Ep. 46 - Tom Kennedy - Dave Weckl/Mike Stern/Steps Ahead /Michael Brecker

Ep. 46 - Tom Kennedy - Dave Weckl/Mike Stern/Steps Ahead /Michael Brecker

Tom Kennedy is an accomplished touring and studio musician who ranks as one of the top acoustic and electric bass player... Read more

20 Sep 2018

1hr 8mins

Ranked #17

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EP. 50 Shem Von Schroeck - TOTO/Kenny Loggins/Don Felder

EP. 50 Shem Von Schroeck - TOTO/Kenny Loggins/Don Felder

Shem von Schroeck has been entertaining audiences since he was 3 years old. A veteran of the stage and recording studio,... Read more

17 Jan 2019

33mins

Ranked #18

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Ep. 54 Nigel Rivers - Erykah Badu, The Gritz

Ep. 54 Nigel Rivers - Erykah Badu, The Gritz

Texan native Nigel Rivers has had a fascinating path to his current position as top call bassist for artists such as Ery... Read more

18 Nov 2019

53mins

Ranked #19

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Ep 41. Joshua Crumbly - Kamasi Washington/Terence Blanchard

Ep 41. Joshua Crumbly - Kamasi Washington/Terence Blanchard

Joshua Crumbly is an incredibly talented young musician currently on tour with Kamasi Washington and also on the verge o... Read more

27 Apr 2018

38mins

Ranked #20

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Ep. 19 Lauren Pierce - Discover Double Bass

Ep. 19 Lauren Pierce - Discover Double Bass

Now based in Melbourne, Lauren is a professional double bassist and educator. Her hugely popular YouTube channel feature... Read more

20 Apr 2017

1hr 8mins

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