At least one of your bio's indicate you attended Berklee. Was it in violin, in bass or another instrument? I assume you graduated.
Second and related question, Could the lack of respect given to bass players, be a result of two types of general categories of bass out there? electric bass guitar, and upright bass?
If I look at this forum, I notice that there a major division between BG and DB. The majority of posts are in the BG branch, while the "jazzier" discussions seem to take place is the DB branch.
For those that are self taught, and want topics to research, it would be in the DB branch. Just understanding some of the lexicon of DB players, can be challenging.
IMO, the basic information that a bass player learns early in his career should be narrowly focused. I give as example degrees in engineering. while there are common core classes, the majority of classes are specialized to the degree. At one time, the engineering fundamentals test covered the first three years of an engineers schooling. Now there are specialized tests for that fundamentals certificate.
Once an engineer graduates, the "norm" was to train for a minimum of four years under a registered engineer. (Not so common). then take the professional engineers tests. completion of the professional engineers test, indicates a minimum competence, not mastery. Then there are professional development hours that need to be completed.
Thank you
Second and related question, Could the lack of respect given to bass players, be a result of two types of general categories of bass out there? electric bass guitar, and upright bass?
If I look at this forum, I notice that there a major division between BG and DB. The majority of posts are in the BG branch, while the "jazzier" discussions seem to take place is the DB branch.
For those that are self taught, and want topics to research, it would be in the DB branch. Just understanding some of the lexicon of DB players, can be challenging.
IMO, the basic information that a bass player learns early in his career should be narrowly focused. I give as example degrees in engineering. while there are common core classes, the majority of classes are specialized to the degree. At one time, the engineering fundamentals test covered the first three years of an engineers schooling. Now there are specialized tests for that fundamentals certificate.
Once an engineer graduates, the "norm" was to train for a minimum of four years under a registered engineer. (Not so common). then take the professional engineers tests. completion of the professional engineers test, indicates a minimum competence, not mastery. Then there are professional development hours that need to be completed.
Thank you