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"Your life is your greatest musical asset - so go live it. In this episode of Upright Citizens, we're talking about why the best thing you c...
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Professional musicians and upright bass gurus Reuben Rogers and Bob DeBoo discuss ways to become a better musician and improve your playing.
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"Your life is your greatest musical asset - so go live it. In this episode of Upright Citizens, we're talking about why the best thing you c...

"In this episode, Bob and Reuben explore the hidden beauty inside musical “mistakes” - and why the notes we didn’t mean to play might be the...

"We do need to have good technique to play and say what we hear on the bass - but how much is enough? Can technique go too far, and what is...

"There are always certain traits, habits, or even non-tangible elements that draw us to our favorite people and artists. Find out what those...

"Music is all about connection, and nurturing your relationships is so important to keeping those connections happening! Hang with Bob & Reu...

"Bassist extraordinaire Joe Sanders is getting his flowers from the Upright Citizens this time. Nobody plays like Joe, and his writing and c...

" The role of the bass is support of course, but there's ways that we can be more or less 'melodic' with our playing. This episode dives int...

" We're back with another drum & bass teamup focus! This time we're celebrating the connection that Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard have, a...

"Everybody makes "mistakes"...and there's no better way to learn! Join Bob & Reuben on this discussion of what's important to keep in mind w...

"In this episode Reuben mentions three names and has Bob respond on the spot with his thoughts. You'll have to listen to find out who gets m...

"The connection between the bass and the drums is a deep one! In this episode we shine light on two of our favorite teams: Peter Washington/...

"This is a fun one! Bob says three names, and Reuben shares his immediate thoughts on those folks. There's a theme here, but you have to lis...

"Finding the right bow is a very personal journey and can be daunting. Join the Citizens as they discuss Reuben's recent search for a bow wh...

" Music 'theory'....Is it helpful? Is it a crutch? Can it make you a better player? Can it stifle your creativity? Come join the Upright Cit...

The Upright Citizens are back! This time with some inspired ideas on creating new habits in your musical life that will set you up for succe...

"We're taking a look back at some of our favorite Upright Citizens moments of 2024!" If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Intereste...

"It's not always easy to hear, but receiving criticism is a gift! This episode deals with ideas on how to be open to criticism, what to do w...

"We all end up so busy and it's easy to get burned out these days....so what can we do to get and stay inspired as musicians? Join the Citiz...

" This time the Citizens celebrate one of the greatest, and perhaps underrated, bassists of all time - Percy Heath. He played and recorded w...

Many upright bassists start on the electric first - we both did! They are very different instruments that often function in similar ways, bu...
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