Last week I came across an interesting interview of Jeff Berlin, master bassist, over at Bass Musician Magazine.  In it I found a very intriguing bit of advice that Jeff advocates in which some may find controversial.  Keep reading to hear what Jeff Berlin has to say about being a good musician.
Jeff in action:

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Have you ever tried taking guitar lessons and ended up quitting in frustration, because you felt you weren’t making enough progress? Or perhaps you have considered taking guitar lessons but because someone you know had a disappointing experience with a guitar teacher, you began to doubt if lessons are worth investing your time and money. [...]

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Effectiveness is the measure of truth- The Seventh Principle of Huna
Everyone knows that if you want to get really good at guitar, you need to practice. This is a given. There is also a big difference between practice and playing. These should be interchanged, and in my opinion, you really need [...]

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I don’t have the right amp. I just don’t like how my neck pickup is sounding so I have to wait until I can afford to replace it. My hand is cramped up. There are just too many players out there who are better than me, so why practice and even [...]

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How do you develop strength and control in your left hand in the most optimum and efficient way? Well that’s a good question! Contrary to what some may think, pushing down the strings as hard as you can is counter productive to guitar playing. Not only can it lead to tuning problems, [...]

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