Stinnett Music Announces “Year of the Reading Bassist”

For the past number of years, the running joke at master bass instructor Jim Stinnett’s Bass Workout events has been that he would one day hold a workout specifically dedicated to reading notated music and see if anybody actually showed up! 

If you know anything about Jim, you’ll know he was only half joking. 

Stinnett has declared 2011 “Year of the Reading Bassist”, For one full year, he will emphasize reading skills in all of his educational outlets.

Says Stinnett; “You and I both know that it does not take reading skills to become a great player. However, we also know that reading music is a valuable asset. I have recognized that because reading music is difficult for many bassists, and often our weakest area of ability. We avoid it. I am guilty of allowing students to slide too much when it comes to practicing reading. I want to do more to help. During 2011, I will attempt to include more reading practice in all Bass Workouts, We will do special classes and ensembles at the New Hampshire Bass Fest 2011 focused on reading music. Online reading courses for the Stinnett Music Nonpareil online schools are being designed.”

This year, Stinnett Music will be publishing five new instructional books that will be fully focused on reading. Reading Jazz Bass is available for order now on the Stinnett Music website. Other titles will be Reading Odd Meters, Bass Ensemble Reading, Extend Your Reading Range, and Reading In Treble Clef. 

Reading books already available from Stinnett Music include the thorough method, Integrated Reading technique, All Cows Eat Grass, Reading In Bass Clef, and Reading Bass Parts (in three volumes). 

For purchasing information, and advice on how to go about your own path of “Year of the Reading Bassist”, please visit Stinnett Music or contact Jim Stinnett directly.