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Scott and Ian dig into 12 common (and surprisingly relatable) reasons bassists hit a wall—and spoiler: it’s not just about not practicing. This episode gets honest (in a good way), with plenty of insights, laughs, and “wait… that’s me” moments. Even Ian felt called out by a few of these! Which ones resonate with you?
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Video Breakdown:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:35 - Join Our Practice Masterclass
00:05:46 - 1 - Not Practicing
00:08:40 - 2 - Lack Of Consistency
00:17:30 - 3 - Not Practicing Effectively
00:19:45 - 4 - Having a Negative Relationship with Practice
00:29:40 - 5 - Misunderstanding What Is Blocking You
00:35:30 - 6 - Focusing On The WRONG Stuff at the Wrong Time
00:38:30 - 7 - Focusing on the RIGHT Stuff at the Wrong Time
00:43:50 - 8 - Watching Countless YouTube Videos
00:46:22 - 9 - Thinking Gear Will Solve Your Problems
00:57:20 - 10 - Refusing To Invest In Help
01:04:11 - 11 - Avoiding The Hard Stuff (Because it feels bad to suck!)
01:07:47 - 12 - Not Learning 100 Great Bass Lines
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