Playing with Our Heroes
"Any musician always dreams of getting to play with their heroes, and we also have our own unsung personal heroes in our lives as well. Join...
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Upright Citizens
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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20 of 128 episodesLeading from the Bass
"What does it mean to lead a band from the bass? What's different, what's the same, and what do two professional bassists think about what i...
Be You, Be the Music
"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...
Mistakes are a Gift
"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...
How Much Technique Do We Really Need?
"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...
5 Things We Admire In Our Favorite Musicians
"There are always certain traits, habits, or even non-tangible elements that draw us to our favorite people and artists. Find out what those...
Nurture Your Relationships
"Music is all about connection, and nurturing your relationships is so important to keeping those connections happening! Hang with Bob & Reu...
Bassist Spotlight: Joe Sanders
"Bassist extraordinaire Joe Sanders is getting his flowers from the Upright Citizens this time. Nobody plays like Joe, and his writing and c...
Playing Melodically
" 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...
Drums & Bass Teams Pt. 5
" We're back with another drum & bass teamup focus! This time we're celebrating the connection that Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard have, a...
Do Not Fear Mistakes
"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...
Free Association - Bob's Turn
"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...
Drum & Bass Teams Pt 4
"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/...
Free Association - Reuben's Turn
"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...
Bow Bros
"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...
Do We Need Music Theory?
" 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...
Atomic Habits: the Journey
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...
2024 Retrospective
"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...
Accepting Criticism
"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...
Staying Fresh & Inspired
"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...