11 Shifts That Changed How I Play, Practice, and Hear Music

When I returned to the bass after years away, I started rethinking everything I’d learned — how I practiced, how I studied, and how I listened.

What followed were a series of small realizations that completely rewired how I play, practice, and hear music.

This PDF is a collection of those reflections — 11 simple shifts that helped me feel free again with my instrument.

They’re not rules or exercises, but invitations to see your playing differently: to simplify, to listen deeper, and to reconnect with the sound that made you fall in love with the bass in the first place.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Mindset pivots that make playing feel lighter
• Practice ideas that build connection, not tension
• Ear-first perspectives that simplify jazz theory
• Insights to help you play with more flow, less overthinking

If you’re ready to rediscover your natural feel and free yourself from the mental gymnastics of “playing it right,” this guide is for you.