In this episode we lighten our load by *GASP* selling 2 MusicMan Stingray basses in order to "Make Room" for something new.  Brent also gets on a soapbox about bass weight before sharing a recording of his worship team performing a song... minus the worship team.... 

In this episode we lighten our load by *GASP* selling 2 MusicMan Stingray basses in order to "Make Room" for something new.  Brent also gets on a soapbox about bass weight before sharing a recording of his worship team performing a song... minus the worship team....

Lighten Your Load - It’s Bass Quest Time - Ep. 26

It's been a little bit of a delay since last episode, so it's story time to tell about everything going on.

It's been a little bit of a delay since last episode, so it's story time to tell about everything going on.

Story Time with the Worship Blender - Episode 25

In this episode I do an "Average Joe" interview with my new friend Ian Burns.  Since the interview is in person, I get to check out his collection of boutique basses while learning about his pre-Jesus history touring in a popular secular band.  Oh, and we get interrupted by his loud goose...

In this episode I do an "Average Joe" interview with my new friend Ian Burns.  Since the interview is in person, I get to check out his collection of boutique basses while learning about his pre-Jesus history touring in a popular secular band.  Oh, and we get interrupted by his loud goose...

Ian Burns, Boutique Basses and a Goose - Episode 24

Jesse Phillips

In this episode we interview Jesse Phillips, bassist at Church of the City.  Jesse is a talented musician with a great list of credentials (Church of the City, Chris McClarney, Christy Nockels, Aaron Shust, etc.).  But the coolest thing about him is his heart for Christ and a desire to build up others in the Kingdom.  

In this episode we interview Jesse Phillips, bassist at Church of the City.  Jesse is a talented musician with a great list of credentials (Church of the City, Chris McClarney, Christy Nockels, Aaron Shust, etc.).  But the coolest thing about him is his heart for Christ and a desire to build up others in the Kingdom.

Jesse Phillips of Church of the City - Episode 23

In this episode we talk to Jeremy Carriger of Short Circuit Electronics.  Jeremy makes some very clever replacement control plates for Jazz basses.  These are not your typical preamp control plates - in fact they are not preamps and are completely passive.  Find out about his unique products and his questionable-at-first product naming conventions.

In this episode we talk to Jeremy Carriger of Short Circuit Electronics.  Jeremy makes some very clever replacement control plates for Jazz basses.  These are not your typical preamp control plates - in fact they are not preamps and are completely passive.  Find out about his unique products and his questionable-at-first product naming conventions.

Jeremy Carriger of Short Circuit Electronics - Episode 22

This episode features new gear, a funny and true worship story, an experiment on if weight actually does increase sustain in a bass, and why everything is spinning around my head right now.

This episode features new gear, a funny and true worship story, an experiment on if weight actually does increase sustain in a bass, and why everything is spinning around my head right now.

Episode 21 - It’s All In Your Head

At the time of this podcast recording, we're a week into the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.  There are people on both sides that don't want war.  There are Christian brothers and sisters on each side that need our prayers.  This podcast, I share my feelings of heaviness on the situation and how it is impacting me.  

At the time of this podcast recording, we're a week into the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.  There are people on both sides that don't want war.  There are Christian brothers and sisters on each side that need our prayers.  This podcast, I share my feelings of heaviness on the situation and how it is impacting me.

Pray For Our Brothers and Sisters In Harm’s Way - Episode 20

High pass filters are getting more attention lately by bassists, and for good reason - they clean up your low frequencies and help you to sit better in the mix.  Find out how this utility device reduces the bad rumble.  

High pass filters are getting more attention lately by bassists, and for good reason - they clean up your low frequencies and help you to sit better in the mix.  Find out how this utility device reduces the bad rumble.

Why You Need a High Pass Filter - Episode 19

It finally came after 2 months on backorder.  Yep, a new bass has arrived and it is awesome.  Learn about the new Ibanez EHB1005SMS.  Also, have you ever been surprised when a worship leader starts playing a new song during service that wasn't on the agenda?  Well, here's some basic hacks to figure out a part by ear - assuming the song follows much of CCM's common formulas.

It finally came after 2 months on backorder.  Yep, a new bass has arrived and it is awesome.  Learn about the new Ibanez EHB1005SMS.  Also, have you ever been surprised when a worship leader starts playing a new song during service that wasn't on the agenda?  Well, here's some basic hacks to figure out a part by ear - assuming the song follows much of CCM's common formulas.

New Bass Day and Tips For Playing By Ear - Episode 18

Finally kicking off the 2021 podcast season, just in time for Easter.  It's a busy time when you play on 2 church worship services.  I give my Easter prep overview plus reviews of two new gear items I started using.  The first is iReal Pro, a low cost Band-In-A-Box alternative for the iPad and the EHX Nano Battalion, a cool overdrive/preamp that sounds great and is lower cost than most overdrives on the market.

Finally kicking off the 2021 podcast season, just in time for Easter.  It's a busy time when you play on 2 church worship services.  I give my Easter prep overview plus reviews of two new gear items I started using.  The first is iReal Pro, a low cost Band-In-A-Box alternative for the iPad and the EHX Nano Battalion, a cool overdrive/preamp that sounds great and is lower cost than most overdrives on the market.

Easter Prep and Gear Reviews - Episode 17

A podcast for the church bass guitarist that features commentary, interviews, product reviews, discussion, instructional content, and Biblical principles.

Brent does a great job as a “boots on the ground” bassist in worship. There are not a lot of podcasts with this specific focus and I’m glad he’s doing what he’s doing. I’m primarily a guitar player in church but I have been falling in love with bass and this podcast has been very helpful!

Good Stuff!

This podcast shares tips, tricks &amp; experience from the studio and live (very “alive”) experiences &amp; testimonies from different nuances of journeys in music ministry. I’d love to hear from some Caribbean and Gospel bassists one day.

Finally a podcast for Church Bassists

Bass Guitar Worship Blender

3 segments in this episode featuring an example on how changing your hand position can change your bass tone (and examples of how to use this in service), thoughts on the advantages (and disadvantages) of playing sitting down vs standing up, and an overview of our Worship Blender chapel and how we play to use it.

3 segments in this episode featuring an example on how changing your hand position can change your bass tone (and examples of how to use this in service), thoughts on the advantages (and disadvantages) of playing sitting down vs standing up, and an overview of our Worship Blender chapel and how we play to use it.

Changing Your Hand Position to Change Your Tone - Episode 12 of the Bass Guitar Worship Blender

Westminster Effects is a Christian-based company building some outstanding effects pedals for guitarists and bass guitarists. In this episode I interview Cody Fields, President of the company, about his products for bass guitar and the clever Christian church history-themed naming conventions of his products.  Website: Westminster Effects Website Podcast: Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast On their website, check out the Wittenberg Bass Preamp (based on the Yamaha NE-1) and the Calvin Compressor.

Westminster Effects is a Christian-based company building some outstanding effects pedals for guitarists and bass guitarists. In this episode I interview Cody Fields, President of the company, about his products for bass guitar and the clever Christian church history-themed naming conventions of his products.  Website: <a href="https://www.westminstereffects.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westminster Effects Website</a> Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/westminster-effects-doxology-podcast/id1397669861" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast</a> On their website, check out the Wittenberg Bass Preamp (based on the Yamaha NE-1) and the Calvin Compressor.

Cody Fields of Westminster Effects - Episode 7

In this episode, we talk to Dave, a favorite contributor on the P&amp;W Bassist Club on TalkBass.com. Dave is pro on bass and has been serving on worship platforms for years. However, this year he was told by his church he no longer fit the visual - he was considered too old! Dave still plays just fine and he's really not that old, so what's going on here? We explore Dave's situation in detail to discuss this troubling trend of axing anyone over 30 that is creeping into more and more churches.

In this episode, we talk to Dave, a favorite contributor on the P&amp;W Bassist Club on <a href="http://TalkBass.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TalkBass.com</a>. Dave is pro on bass and has been serving on worship platforms for years. However, this year he was told by his church he no longer fit the visual - he was considered too old! Dave still plays just fine and he's really not that old, so what's going on here? We explore Dave's situation in detail to discuss this troubling trend of axing anyone over 30 that is creeping into more and more churches.

Episode 3 - Getting "Aged Out" From the Platform

If you're a bass player that has to go direct instead of using an amp, but you already have a laptop and a portable audio interface, then you may already have a setup you can use live, instead of an expensive pedal board.  In this episode we explore IK Multimedia Amplitube Ampeg SVT and Overloud MarkBass plugins. Our second segment is on the controversy of click tracks, and in our third segment we bring a little Jesus into the mix, with a short overview of a Roman's Bible study.

If you're a bass player that has to go direct instead of using an amp, but you already have a laptop and a portable audio interface, then you may already have a setup you can use live, instead of an expensive pedal board.  In this episode we explore IK Multimedia Amplitube Ampeg SVT and Overloud MarkBass plugins. Our second segment is on the controversy of click tracks, and in our third segment we bring a little Jesus into the mix, with a short overview of a Roman's Bible study.

Episode 4 - Using Plugins on the Platform

Yes, we're feeling the effects of the Corona Virus here at the Bass Guitar Worship Blender.  This episode talks about how our lives are different right now.

Yes, we're feeling the effects of the Corona Virus here at the Bass Guitar Worship Blender.  This episode talks about how our lives are different right now.

The Corona Episode - Episode 11

This is a busy episode with 4 segments, the primary segment being how to deal with a keyboard player's bass heavy left hand. Other segments address playing through injury, an interesting exercise to confirm your knowledge of your fretboard, and an overview of some of the basses I played at various music stores.

This is a busy episode with 4 segments, the primary segment being how to deal with a keyboard player's bass heavy left hand. Other segments address playing through injury, an interesting exercise to confirm your knowledge of your fretboard, and an overview of some of the basses I played at various music stores.

Us Vs. Keyboard Player's Left Hand - Episode 6

Need to play some synth bass on the platform, but don't know which synth to buy? How about trying plugins with a MIDI controller? In this episode I overview options for both paid and free synth plugins and why they might be a good choice.  Another segment discusses protecting your hearing when you play and how I'm doing that on a noisy stage.

Need to play some synth bass on the platform, but don't know which synth to buy? How about trying plugins with a MIDI controller? In this episode I overview options for both paid and free synth plugins and why they might be a good choice.  Another segment discusses protecting your hearing when you play and how I'm doing that on a noisy stage.

Using Plugins for Synth Bass - Episode 5

Merry Christmas listeners!  This episode features some tips on adding Reggae-style grooves to your alter calls, options for less common Christmas songs to listen to, an overview of how chord charts lie (especially at Christmas), and yet another version of Angels We Have Heard On High.

Merry Christmas listeners!  This episode features some tips on adding Reggae-style grooves to your alter calls, options for less common Christmas songs to listen to, an overview of how chord charts lie (especially at Christmas), and yet another version of Angels We Have Heard On High.

We're Having a Reggae Christmas - Episode 9

It's our 10th episode - we finally made it!  So, let's have a pop quiz, shall we... This episode blends a pop quiz with this year's non-Daniel-fast fast, an overview of NAMM 2020 bass gear and an idea for less clutter and confusion on the music stand.

It's our 10th episode - we finally made it!  So, let's have a pop quiz, shall we... This episode blends a pop quiz with this year's non-Daniel-fast fast, an overview of NAMM 2020 bass gear and an idea for less clutter and confusion on the music stand.

It's Time For a Pop Quiz - Episode 10

There's a lot of interest in fretless bass but not everyone has immediate access to one to try it out.  We go over what it is like playing a fretless bass and how it compares to a fretted, plus all the instrument's pros and cons.  Additional segments on Worship Around the World, What We're Listening to and a few stories to tell since the last episode.

There's a lot of interest in fretless bass but not everyone has immediate access to one to try it out.  We go over what it is like playing a fretless bass and how it compares to a fretted, plus all the instrument's pros and cons.  Additional segments on Worship Around the World, What We're Listening to and a few stories to tell since the last episode.

Fretted vs. Fretless Bass - Episode 8

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