DeanBass

I'd play through the pain and not put a plaster on it just because a plaster will keep it moist and it won't heal as fast. If it becomes too painful I'd just try not to use that finger as much. It won't stay sore for long if you can resist the urge to pick at it haha

Haha! Thanks, Same to you my friend!

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1345664684' post='1780296'] I found this ages ago, its worth a read. [url="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct98/articles/sessionmusic.html"]http://www.soundonso...ssionmusic.html[/url] [/quote] Thank you, this is great. Also thanks everyone for your words of wisdom!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1345679155' post='1780540'] Hook up with a good drummer who does session work. A drummer I know who does session work has often been asked if he knows any bassists who also do session work, usually as a job-lot so to speak, session bass & drums. Hopefully, now we did our first batch a few weeks ago, he`ll recommend me from now on, but he says it was a question many people asked him. [/quote] This is an interesting point because a drummer I used to play in a band with (and also a good friend) was doing some session work for a singer/songwriter and put my name forward as a good bass player. I was sent some demos and asked to come up with some bass lines for them. As it was relatively new ground for me (and also because I'm such a nice guy haha) I did most of it for free. Although it went really well and the guy was chuffed with the outcome, I haven't heard anything from him since the last session at the start of the year. It was great fun jamming with some great musicians though and it was a great experience.

Thanks!

I can read music to a certain extent as I used to play the flute before I discovered the bass guitar, however, I've not learnt how to read bass cleff. Thanks DIngus, I'll take that in to account. Even at my early stage playing in a few bands I've noticed it's a lot more about who you know, musicians are going to favour those they trust and feel comfortable with already and rightly so

Thanks guys, I'll take all that in to consideration. I understand that there is no hard and fast rule, it can happen differently for different players, I just enjoy playing all styles with all types of musicians and want to get myself out there a bit more. Thanks again for the advice!

Hi, I've been playing bass for about 10 years now and thought I'd join so I could talk bass with other players and seek advice. I play a 4 string Rickenbacker 4001, a Cort A4 and a Dean Edge fretless 4 string through an Ashdown Mag300 (4x10 & 1x15 cab) Dean

Hi everyone, I have been playing the bass for about 10 years now and I'm looking to become a session player. I've done a bit before but it was just a one off thing. I'd like some advice on how much to charge and how to get in to the industry properly Thanks Dean