I have a young bass student who may become a superstar one day!

@TheHorse (220245)
Walnut Creek, California
October 27, 2021 11:17pm CST
I haven't even asked her how old she is, but I would guess her to be about 14. She is quiet and very pretty, but today she had some "attitute" make-up on. I didn't comment on it. I have been teaching her scales, both pentatonic (blues, more or less) and straight, and also some "riffs." Prior to today (and also today), we've worked on the bass riffs to Stevie Wonder's Superstition, and Cream's version of Crossroads. Those are some bad-assed riffs. Today, I taught her the bass riff to Jimi Hendrix's version of Hey Joe. She "got it" and was playing it at 3/4 speed by the end of the lesson. It's a pleasure to work with someone who is so talented AND so motivated. I can tell she practices when she's at home. What should I spring on her next week--Miles Davis?
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
28 Oct 21
i guess i have to ask - how does a fish play a guitar?
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47667)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Oct 21
And is her name Wanda?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
She does not HAVE scales. She's been LEARNING scales. Jeez.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
@BarBaraPrz One of the movies that made me laugh the hardest.
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marguicha
@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
28 Oct 21
Talented AND motivated students are a pleasure for teachers.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
They really are.
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marguicha
@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
28 Oct 21
@TheHorse I hope this girl continues being motivated. Motivation is harder to find than talent.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 21
@marguicha I find both to be rare.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
28 Oct 21
I am sure he will be with your help.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
29 Oct 21
@TheHorse Oh, I thought he. It's my bad.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 21
@Shavkat I said "she" in my post. But I know that Filipinos use gender-neutral pronouns. Am I right?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 21
She. I think she will continue to do well.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
28 Oct 21
Was she in bad mood? It happens to teenagers. I am glad she is a good student. I like a lot how Johnny Cash plays guitar.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
28 Oct 21
@TheHorse This is often the point with teenagers.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 21
@LadyDuck They want to express their individuality, just like everybody else.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
I think the attitude make-up was just her being a teenager.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
28 Oct 21
@TheHorse You are a good teacher. I hope when she becomes famous she will remember you and give you the credit for her fame.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
Heh. Me too.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 21
@Hannihar Heh. I am used to NOT getting the credit I deserve. I am often the "ghost writer" behind good things.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
28 Oct 21
@TheHorse That would be good if she gives you the credit you deserve.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
28 Oct 21
or the Beatles.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
I'm not a big Beatles fan, though I admire them. I'd rather teach her stuff that I'm passionate about.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 21
@LindaOHio She likes rock 'n roll. But I think she's open to experience.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
29 Oct 21
@TheHorse What type of music does she like?
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47667)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Oct 21
But Miles played the trumpet...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
Heh. Listen to his album, Kind of Blue, from 1959. The bass player plays a big role, as does everyone else.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Probably something challenging, but not so much she throws up her hands in frustration.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 21
Precisely.
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PinkCashmereYarn
@bluerubymoon53 (3286)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Miles Davis? Hmm? Interesting choice for a bass player. How about the bass line from the Barney Miller theme song? I really like it. If I was learning to play bass, that would be one I would like to play. It's great that your student is talented AND motivated. I know a young lady who plays piano who is very talented and added a few more instruments to her music endeavors.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47667)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Oct 21
The bassist from The Pursuit of Happiness is now a radio personality and he's often said that people have asked him if he could play that.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
28 Oct 21
So glad that it is a pleasure to teach this young lady,
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
I look forward to seeing her next week. And even toward coming up with a new song for her.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Oct 21
That is a great combination. Hope she goes with it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
I may give it a try.
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RAS
@rusmantoahmads (107)
• Samarinda, Indonesia
28 Oct 21
talented and genius
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 21
Genius is a big word. But there are naturally talented individuals out there.
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Galit Berk
@Galiberk (64)
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28 Oct 21
Cool photo :)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 21
Thank you.
MUHAMMED ASLAM P T
@mohdaslampt (3)
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28 Oct 21
Wow very happy to hear about the young talents
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
Me too.
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cmoneyspinner
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
1 Nov 21
There was a time when you didn't see many female bass players. Continue to encourage her.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 21
I will. I think she can be really good.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Oct 21
That is great perhaps one day she'll be a singer or be part of a band,
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 21
I might be sooner than we think.
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Yadah
@Yadah04 (3363)
• Philippines
28 Oct 21
Molding the future musicians eh? That's amazing!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
It's one of the things I live for these days.
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Simone
@Janet357 (75646)
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28 Oct 21
am sure if she pursues it, she will succeed.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Oct 21
I agree.
Vree0937
@Vree0937 (3879)
• Indonesia
28 Oct 21
So we will see the next SLASH GNR anytime soon?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 21
We shall see!
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Ardelia Putri
@ardeliaputri2 (71)
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1 Nov 21
I hope he will really become a superstar that many people love !!