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	<title>Episode 060: Ted Gould III aka Blyss (Part 2)</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Part 2 of our interview with NOLA/Bay Area bassist Ted Gould III aka Blyss &#8212; Guru level dos and don&#8217;ts to get and keep the gig! Ted&#8217;s an educator, a vlogger, an Instagram lesson machine, a sideman extraordinaire. You&#8217;ve seen him in ads for Aguilar and MONO, among others. He&#8217;s &#8230;]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 059: Ted Gould III aka Blyss (Part 1)</title>
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	<title>Episode 058: The Legacy of Geddy Lee</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Check out our profile of the incredible Geddy Lee from Rush, and his influence on generations of rock bassists. So in season 1 we picked a player who had influenced many, and dove into what we think makes them great. This request about Geddy Lee came via viewer mail &#8212; &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Check out our profile of the incredible Geddy Lee from Rush, and his influence on generations of rock bassists. So in season 1 we picked a player who had influenced many, and dove into what we think makes them great. This request about Geddy Lee came via]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 057: Be the Student</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Practice is essential to developing as a bassist. Here are some tips on how to use your time wisely to improve faster. In the spirit of being honest with how I manage time, I quickly came to these questions: How often do I actually practice daily/weekly? What is practicing to &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Practice is essential to developing as a bassist. Here are some tips on how to use your time wisely to improve faster. In the spirit of being honest with how I manage time, I quickly came to these questions: How often do I actually practice daily/weekly?]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Practice is essential to developing as a bassist. Here are some tips on how to use your time wisely to improve faster. In the spirit of being honest with how I manage time, I quickly came to these questions: How often do I actually practice daily/weekly? What is practicing to &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 056: Putting on the Squeeze</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows a compressor&#8217;s your friend. But how about hearing one in action? (IMPORTANT: Listen with quality headphones or speakers!) Show notes You may have already heard our previous episode from Season 1 on getting to know your compressor. In that episode we talked about the various uses for all &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Everyone knows a compressor&#8217;s your friend. But how about hearing one in action? (IMPORTANT: Listen with quality headphones or speakers!) Show notes You may have already heard our previous episode from Season 1 on getting to know your compressor. In]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone knows a compressor&#8217;s your friend. But how about hearing one in action? (IMPORTANT: Listen with quality headphones or speakers!) Show notes You may have already heard our previous episode from Season 1 on getting to know your compressor. In that episode we talked about the various uses for all &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 055: Bits in a Box</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[A digital audio interface is practically a necessity. How do you choose the right one? Show notes What kind do you have? Dave: Tascam US-1800 Paul: First was an Echo Layla24… now a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, and a PreSonus Studio 192 + DP88 Oh, and don’t forget that Line6 POD Studio &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A digital audio interface is practically a necessity. How do you choose the right one? Show notes What kind do you have? Dave: Tascam US-1800 Paul: First was an Echo Layla24… now a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, and a PreSonus Studio 192 + DP88 Oh, and don’t f]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A digital audio interface is practically a necessity. How do you choose the right one? Show notes What kind do you have? Dave: Tascam US-1800 Paul: First was an Echo Layla24… now a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, and a PreSonus Studio 192 + DP88 Oh, and don’t forget that Line6 POD Studio &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A digital audio interface is practically a necessity. How do you choose the right one? Show notes What kind do you have? Dave: Tascam US-1800 Paul: First was an Echo Layla24… now a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, and a PreSonus Studio 192 + DP88 Oh, and don’t forget that Line6 POD Studio &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>45:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[A digital audio interface is practically a necessity. How do you choose the right one? Show notes What kind do you have? Dave: Tascam US-1800 Paul: First was an Echo Layla24… now a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, and a PreSonus Studio 192 + DP88 Oh, and don’t forget that Line6 POD Studio &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/james-stamler-153487-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 054: Deep in the Groove</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-054-deep-groove/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=596</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[How do you put your finger on what groove is? Many try to explain it. Here&#8217;s our chance to make it clear. Show notes Dave: I recently had a conversation with a musician about his frustration with playing with bassists that have all the theory training but lack feel/groove. Specifically, &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How do you put your finger on what groove is? Many try to explain it. Here&#8217;s our chance to make it clear. Show notes Dave: I recently had a conversation with a musician about his frustration with playing with bassists that have all the theory train]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you put your finger on what groove is? Many try to explain it. Here&#8217;s our chance to make it clear. Show notes Dave: I recently had a conversation with a musician about his frustration with playing with bassists that have all the theory training but lack feel/groove. Specifically, &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you put your finger on what groove is? Many try to explain it. Here&#8217;s our chance to make it clear. Show notes Dave: I recently had a conversation with a musician about his frustration with playing with bassists that have all the theory training but lack feel/groove. Specifically, &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/steve-harvey-697230-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>47:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[How do you put your finger on what groove is? Many try to explain it. Here&#8217;s our chance to make it clear. Show notes Dave: I recently had a conversation with a musician about his frustration with playing with bassists that have all the theory training but lack feel/groove. Specifically, &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/steve-harvey-697230-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 053: Choosing Cables</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-053-choosing-cables/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=592</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[How to choose the right cables for your rig, and take care of them so they live longer. Do you have a preferred brand of cable for different uses? Dave: Mogami &#8212; especially like the entry that usually has the gold tips, not sure of the exact type Probably Silver? &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How to choose the right cables for your rig, and take care of them so they live longer. Do you have a preferred brand of cable for different uses? Dave: Mogami &#8212; especially like the entry that usually has the gold tips, not sure of the exact type P]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How to choose the right cables for your rig, and take care of them so they live longer. Do you have a preferred brand of cable for different uses? Dave: Mogami &#8212; especially like the entry that usually has the gold tips, not sure of the exact type Probably Silver? &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/592/episode-053-choosing-cables.mp3" length="37885952" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How to choose the right cables for your rig, and take care of them so they live longer. Do you have a preferred brand of cable for different uses? Dave: Mogami &#8212; especially like the entry that usually has the gold tips, not sure of the exact type Probably Silver? &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/jaroslava-petrasova-736070-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1367&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>38:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[How to choose the right cables for your rig, and take care of them so they live longer. Do you have a preferred brand of cable for different uses? Dave: Mogami &#8212; especially like the entry that usually has the gold tips, not sure of the exact type Probably Silver? &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/jaroslava-petrasova-736070-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1367&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 052: The Effective Practice Space (II)</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-052-effective-practice-space-ii/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=589</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[A good practice space isn’t just equipped well &#8212; here&#8217;s how to cheaply make it sound better too. Show notes What does sounding good mean? (And have you checked out the first episode on this topic?) Sometimes you can describe things by what they’re not Lots of echoes &#8212; try &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A good practice space isn’t just equipped well &#8212; here&#8217;s how to cheaply make it sound better too. Show notes What does sounding good mean? (And have you checked out the first episode on this topic?) Sometimes you can describe things by what th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A good practice space isn’t just equipped well &#8212; here&#8217;s how to cheaply make it sound better too. Show notes What does sounding good mean? (And have you checked out the first episode on this topic?) Sometimes you can describe things by what they’re not Lots of echoes &#8212; try &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/589/episode-052-effective-practice-space-ii.mp3" length="33918976" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A good practice space isn’t just equipped well &#8212; here&#8217;s how to cheaply make it sound better too. Show notes What does sounding good mean? (And have you checked out the first episode on this topic?) Sometimes you can describe things by what they’re not Lots of echoes &#8212; try &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/paulette-wooten-223050-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/paulette-wooten-223050-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1</url>
		<title>Episode 052: The Effective Practice Space (II)</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>34:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[A good practice space isn’t just equipped well &#8212; here&#8217;s how to cheaply make it sound better too. Show notes What does sounding good mean? (And have you checked out the first episode on this topic?) Sometimes you can describe things by what they’re not Lots of echoes &#8212; try &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/paulette-wooten-223050-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 051: Amped Up</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-051-amped-up/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=586</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn more about how a preamp and power amplifier boost your sound in different ways. Show notes Have you ever used separates for preamp and power amplifier? If so, what was the setup? Dave No Paul Yes, episode is over ? Line6 Bass POD Pro → Mackie power amp Studio: &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learn more about how a preamp and power amplifier boost your sound in different ways. Show notes Have you ever used separates for preamp and power amplifier? If so, what was the setup? Dave No Paul Yes, episode is over ? Line6 Bass POD Pro → Mackie power]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn more about how a preamp and power amplifier boost your sound in different ways. Show notes Have you ever used separates for preamp and power amplifier? If so, what was the setup? Dave No Paul Yes, episode is over ? Line6 Bass POD Pro → Mackie power amp Studio: &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/586/episode-051-amped-up.mp3" length="35887104" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn more about how a preamp and power amplifier boost your sound in different ways. Show notes Have you ever used separates for preamp and power amplifier? If so, what was the setup? Dave No Paul Yes, episode is over ? Line6 Bass POD Pro → Mackie power amp Studio: &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/leo-wieling-492993-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/leo-wieling-492993-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1</url>
		<title>Episode 051: Amped Up</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Learn more about how a preamp and power amplifier boost your sound in different ways. Show notes Have you ever used separates for preamp and power amplifier? If so, what was the setup? Dave No Paul Yes, episode is over ? Line6 Bass POD Pro → Mackie power amp Studio: &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/leo-wieling-492993-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Episode 050: Emotional Etiquette</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-050-emotional-etiquette/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=583</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Music is emotional and so is straight talk with your band. Learn how to have those discussions the right way! Show notes Thanks to our listener Adam Wright for this excellent topic suggestion! LISTENER MAIL! “I think I would enjoy an episode on emotions and etiquette while playing in a &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Music is emotional and so is straight talk with your band. Learn how to have those discussions the right way! Show notes Thanks to our listener Adam Wright for this excellent topic suggestion! LISTENER MAIL! “I think I would enjoy an episode on emotions ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Music is emotional and so is straight talk with your band. Learn how to have those discussions the right way! Show notes Thanks to our listener Adam Wright for this excellent topic suggestion! LISTENER MAIL! “I think I would enjoy an episode on emotions and etiquette while playing in a &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/583/episode-050-emotional-etiquette.mp3" length="41951232" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Music is emotional and so is straight talk with your band. Learn how to have those discussions the right way! Show notes Thanks to our listener Adam Wright for this excellent topic suggestion! LISTENER MAIL! “I think I would enjoy an episode on emotions and etiquette while playing in a &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/joshua-ness-225844-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1366&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/joshua-ness-225844-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1366&#038;ssl=1</url>
		<title>Episode 050: Emotional Etiquette</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>42:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Music is emotional and so is straight talk with your band. Learn how to have those discussions the right way! Show notes Thanks to our listener Adam Wright for this excellent topic suggestion! LISTENER MAIL! “I think I would enjoy an episode on emotions and etiquette while playing in a &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/joshua-ness-225844-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1366&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 049: Quick and Dirty Demos (Part 2)</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-049-quick-dirty-demos-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=579</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s how to get fancy recording demos &#8212; and also tips for good sound regardless of your approach. Show notes Multitrack This is the big time… the only that separates you from the experts is how expensive your gear is and how much experience you have doing good recordings Typical &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s how to get fancy recording demos &#8212; and also tips for good sound regardless of your approach. Show notes Multitrack This is the big time… the only that separates you from the experts is how expensive your gear is and how much experience]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s how to get fancy recording demos &#8212; and also tips for good sound regardless of your approach. Show notes Multitrack This is the big time… the only that separates you from the experts is how expensive your gear is and how much experience you have doing good recordings Typical &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/579/episode-049-quick-dirty-demos-part-2.mp3" length="37103616" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s how to get fancy recording demos &#8212; and also tips for good sound regardless of your approach. Show notes Multitrack This is the big time… the only that separates you from the experts is how expensive your gear is and how much experience you have doing good recordings Typical &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/gritte-346468-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/gritte-346468-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1</url>
		<title>Episode 049: Quick and Dirty Demos (Part 2)</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>37:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s how to get fancy recording demos &#8212; and also tips for good sound regardless of your approach. Show notes Multitrack This is the big time… the only that separates you from the experts is how expensive your gear is and how much experience you have doing good recordings Typical &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/gritte-346468-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 048: Quick and Dirty Demos (Part 1)</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-048-quick-dirty-demos-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=575</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to record demos for your band. These tips get you started at the simple and cheap end of the spectrum. This is a topic that can grow with you… Three scenarios: Single mic in the room (one and done) Several mics through a PA/mixer into computer &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There are many ways to record demos for your band. These tips get you started at the simple and cheap end of the spectrum. This is a topic that can grow with you… Three scenarios: Single mic in the room (one and done) Several mics through a PA/mixer into]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are many ways to record demos for your band. These tips get you started at the simple and cheap end of the spectrum. This is a topic that can grow with you… Three scenarios: Single mic in the room (one and done) Several mics through a PA/mixer into computer &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/575/episode-048-quick-dirty-demos-part-1.mp3" length="35172352" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are many ways to record demos for your band. These tips get you started at the simple and cheap end of the spectrum. This is a topic that can grow with you… Three scenarios: Single mic in the room (one and done) Several mics through a PA/mixer into computer &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ben-koorengevel-223854-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ben-koorengevel-223854-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1</url>
		<title>Episode 048: Quick and Dirty Demos (Part 1)</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[There are many ways to record demos for your band. These tips get you started at the simple and cheap end of the spectrum. This is a topic that can grow with you… Three scenarios: Single mic in the room (one and done) Several mics through a PA/mixer into computer &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ben-koorengevel-223854-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 047: Time Blockin&#8217; Beats</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-047-time-blockin-beats/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=572</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Got a long list of things to do? Try knocking goals out by blocking time and sprinting ahead. Show notes What’s the purpose of blocking time? Focus You have a specific goal you need to get to Songs you need to learn for a gig Writing exercises Managing your business/admin &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Got a long list of things to do? Try knocking goals out by blocking time and sprinting ahead. Show notes What’s the purpose of blocking time? Focus You have a specific goal you need to get to Songs you need to learn for a gig Writing exercises Managing y]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Got a long list of things to do? Try knocking goals out by blocking time and sprinting ahead. Show notes What’s the purpose of blocking time? Focus You have a specific goal you need to get to Songs you need to learn for a gig Writing exercises Managing your business/admin &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/572/episode-047-time-blockin-beats.mp3" length="37578752" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Got a long list of things to do? Try knocking goals out by blocking time and sprinting ahead. Show notes What’s the purpose of blocking time? Focus You have a specific goal you need to get to Songs you need to learn for a gig Writing exercises Managing your business/admin &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/age-barros-425536-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/age-barros-425536-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1</url>
		<title>Episode 047: Time Blockin&#8217; Beats</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>38:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Got a long list of things to do? Try knocking goals out by blocking time and sprinting ahead. Show notes What’s the purpose of blocking time? Focus You have a specific goal you need to get to Songs you need to learn for a gig Writing exercises Managing your business/admin &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/age-barros-425536-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 046: Meddlin&#8217; with Pedals</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-046-meddlin-pedals/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Which approach is better, a multi-effects unit or separate pedals? Turns out, it depends mostly on you. Show notes Which are you using? Dave In an effects pedal state of mind Name some of the items on your board&#8230; Aguilar compressor &#8211; and don&#8217;t forget about our previous episode about compression! &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Which approach is better, a multi-effects unit or separate pedals? Turns out, it depends mostly on you. Show notes Which are you using? Dave In an effects pedal state of mind Name some of the items on your board&#8230; Aguilar compressor &#8211; and don&]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 045: Buying a Beater</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-045-buying-beater/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What does it take to go from beater to boutique? Here are some questions to ask and costs to count. Show notes Dave, tell us about your new project! What set you off on GAS Why this model What did you want to fix Things to look at How’s the &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What does it take to go from beater to boutique? Here are some questions to ask and costs to count. Show notes Dave, tell us about your new project! What set you off on GAS Why this model What did you want to fix Things to look at How’s the &#8230;]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What does it take to go from beater to boutique? Here are some questions to ask and costs to count. Show notes Dave, tell us about your new project! What set you off on GAS Why this model What did you want to fix Things to look at How’s the &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to go from beater to boutique? Here are some questions to ask and costs to count. Show notes Dave, tell us about your new project! What set you off on GAS Why this model What did you want to fix Things to look at How’s the &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 044: Igor Saavedra (Part 2)</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-044-igor-saavedra-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our interview, master bassist Igor Saavedra talks about the importance of hard work and gratitude. Check out Igor&#8217;s official website, and share some of Igor&#8217;s amazing videos here: Live in Buenos Aires with the &#8220;Super Trio&#8221; &#8220;Funkenato&#8221; from the album Organic Bass 1 Demonstration of Phil &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our interview, master bassist Igor Saavedra talks about the importance of hard work and gratitude. Check out Igor&#8217;s official website, and share some of Igor&#8217;s amazing videos here: Live in Buenos Aires with the &#8220;Super Trio&#]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our interview, master bassist Igor Saavedra talks about the importance of hard work and gratitude. Check out Igor&#8217;s official website, and share some of Igor&#8217;s amazing videos here: Live in Buenos Aires with the &#8220;Super Trio&#8221; &#8220;Funkenato&#8221; from the album Organic Bass 1 Demonstration of Phil &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our interview, master bassist Igor Saavedra talks about the importance of hard work and gratitude. Check out Igor&#8217;s official website, and share some of Igor&#8217;s amazing videos here: Live in Buenos Aires with the &#8220;Super Trio&#8221; &#8220;Funkenato&#8221; from the album Organic Bass 1 Demonstration of Phil &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 043: Igor Saavedra (Part 1)</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-043-igor-saavedra-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 14:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[The show welcomes world-renowned bass artist Igor Saavedra to talk about his start as a musician. Check out Igor&#8217;s official website, and share some of Igor&#8217;s amazing videos here: Live in Buenos Aires with the &#8220;Super Trio&#8221; &#8220;Funkenato&#8221; from the album Organic Bass 1 Demonstration of Phil Jones Double Four amp &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The show welcomes world-renowned bass artist Igor Saavedra to talk about his start as a musician. Check out Igor&#8217;s official website, and share some of Igor&#8217;s amazing videos here: Live in Buenos Aires with the &#8220;Super Trio&#8221; &#8220;F]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The show welcomes world-renowned bass artist Igor Saavedra to talk about his start as a musician. Check out Igor&#8217;s official website, and share some of Igor&#8217;s amazing videos here: Live in Buenos Aires with the &#8220;Super Trio&#8221; &#8220;Funkenato&#8221; from the album Organic Bass 1 Demonstration of Phil Jones Double Four amp &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 042: The Effective Practice Space (I)</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-042-effective-practice-space-i/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 14:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[A good practice space helps you have focus and inspiration. Here are some tips for setting yours up. Show notes How to make your practice space effective Comfortable place to sit for a couple hours A good drum throne works great (Roc N Soc) Or an appropriately padded musician stool &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A good practice space helps you have focus and inspiration. Here are some tips for setting yours up. Show notes How to make your practice space effective Comfortable place to sit for a couple hours A good drum throne works great (Roc N Soc) Or an appropr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A good practice space helps you have focus and inspiration. Here are some tips for setting yours up. Show notes How to make your practice space effective Comfortable place to sit for a couple hours A good drum throne works great (Roc N Soc) Or an appropriately padded musician stool &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A good practice space helps you have focus and inspiration. Here are some tips for setting yours up. Show notes How to make your practice space effective Comfortable place to sit for a couple hours A good drum throne works great (Roc N Soc) Or an appropriately padded musician stool &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Episode 042: The Effective Practice Space (I)</title>
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	<itunes:duration>34:46</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/thomas-litangen-433142-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 041: Enter Sandman</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-041-enter-sandman/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=549</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Paul and Dave explore neck finish, and how easy it is to get rid of gloss for a faster, smoother feel. Show notes Types of finishes Glossy Often polyester for modern instruments Nitrocellulose lacquer in some, esp. older Satin or matte Tung oil or Linseed oil Bare wood?!? What kind &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Paul and Dave explore neck finish, and how easy it is to get rid of gloss for a faster, smoother feel. Show notes Types of finishes Glossy Often polyester for modern instruments Nitrocellulose lacquer in some, esp. older Satin or matte Tung oil or Linsee]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Paul and Dave explore neck finish, and how easy it is to get rid of gloss for a faster, smoother feel. Show notes Types of finishes Glossy Often polyester for modern instruments Nitrocellulose lacquer in some, esp. older Satin or matte Tung oil or Linseed oil Bare wood?!? What kind &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul and Dave explore neck finish, and how easy it is to get rid of gloss for a faster, smoother feel. Show notes Types of finishes Glossy Often polyester for modern instruments Nitrocellulose lacquer in some, esp. older Satin or matte Tung oil or Linseed oil Bare wood?!? What kind &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/david-rangel-569394-unsplash.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 040: The Taxman Cometh</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-040-taxman-cometh/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=544</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Tax time is rough for everyone, especially musicians. Here&#8217;s how to plan now for less stress over taxes later. Show notes Disclaimer: We’re not tax professionals, we encourage you to consult one! Dave tells his story about taxes this year People who just don’t figure in their musical work Cash &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tax time is rough for everyone, especially musicians. Here&#8217;s how to plan now for less stress over taxes later. Show notes Disclaimer: We’re not tax professionals, we encourage you to consult one! Dave tells his story about taxes this year People wh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tax time is rough for everyone, especially musicians. Here&#8217;s how to plan now for less stress over taxes later. Show notes Disclaimer: We’re not tax professionals, we encourage you to consult one! Dave tells his story about taxes this year People who just don’t figure in their musical work Cash &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tax time is rough for everyone, especially musicians. Here&#8217;s how to plan now for less stress over taxes later. Show notes Disclaimer: We’re not tax professionals, we encourage you to consult one! Dave tells his story about taxes this year People who just don’t figure in their musical work Cash &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Tax time is rough for everyone, especially musicians. Here&#8217;s how to plan now for less stress over taxes later. Show notes Disclaimer: We’re not tax professionals, we encourage you to consult one! Dave tells his story about taxes this year People who just don’t figure in their musical work Cash &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 039: How We Spent Our Winter Vacation</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-039-winter-vacation/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 14:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[How did we manage to spend even more time recording together over the season break, and still like each other? VaMos band recorded here at the home studio It was serious enough Paul finally named the studio Dave &#8212; Describe the project and the goals Dave, what were you most &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How did we manage to spend even more time recording together over the season break, and still like each other? VaMos band recorded here at the home studio It was serious enough Paul finally named the studio Dave &#8212; Describe the project and the goals]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How did we manage to spend even more time recording together over the season break, and still like each other? VaMos band recorded here at the home studio It was serious enough Paul finally named the studio Dave &#8212; Describe the project and the goals Dave, what were you most &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How did we manage to spend even more time recording together over the season break, and still like each other? VaMos band recorded here at the home studio It was serious enough Paul finally named the studio Dave &#8212; Describe the project and the goals Dave, what were you most &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 038: Season 2 Teaser</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-038-season-2-teaser/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dave and Paul discuss the upcoming season starting in May 2018. Season Two of Practical Bass will begin Wednesday May 2, 2018. We have new and interesting episodes lined up, but we&#8217;re also excited to get your input on subjects you&#8217;d like to hear us tackle on the podcast. Contact &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dave and Paul discuss the upcoming season starting in May 2018. Season Two of Practical Bass will begin Wednesday May 2, 2018. We have new and interesting episodes lined up, but we&#8217;re also excited to get your input on subjects you&#8217;d like to h]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave and Paul discuss the upcoming season starting in May 2018. Season Two of Practical Bass will begin Wednesday May 2, 2018. We have new and interesting episodes lined up, but we&#8217;re also excited to get your input on subjects you&#8217;d like to hear us tackle on the podcast. Contact &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave and Paul discuss the upcoming season starting in May 2018. Season Two of Practical Bass will begin Wednesday May 2, 2018. We have new and interesting episodes lined up, but we&#8217;re also excited to get your input on subjects you&#8217;d like to hear us tackle on the podcast. Contact &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>30:26</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 037: Season One Retrospective</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-037-season-one-retrospective/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Revisiting some of the highlights from earlier in Season One. This episode marks the end of Season One of Practical Bass. Dave and I have enjoyed every minute of bringing you the best tips and discussion about the business and practice of being a bassist. This episode collects some of &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Revisiting some of the highlights from earlier in Season One. This episode marks the end of Season One of Practical Bass. Dave and I have enjoyed every minute of bringing you the best tips and discussion about the business and practice of being a bassist]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Season One Retrospective]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Revisiting some of the highlights from earlier in Season One. This episode marks the end of Season One of Practical Bass. Dave and I have enjoyed every minute of bringing you the best tips and discussion about the business and practice of being a bassist. This episode collects some of &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 036: The Cable Guy</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-036-cable-guy/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Here are some tips on how to keep from dealing with cable spaghetti at gigs, and keep your sound rocking. Tell me a story about badly run cables! Dave Floor level stage area, a sloppily placed XLR cable, and a dancer who exited the dance floor&#8230;with my mic&#8230;and stand. Paul &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Here are some tips on how to keep from dealing with cable spaghetti at gigs, and keep your sound rocking. Tell me a story about badly run cables! Dave Floor level stage area, a sloppily placed XLR cable, and a dancer who exited the dance floor&#8230;with]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Cable Guy]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are some tips on how to keep from dealing with cable spaghetti at gigs, and keep your sound rocking. Tell me a story about badly run cables! Dave Floor level stage area, a sloppily placed XLR cable, and a dancer who exited the dance floor&#8230;with my mic&#8230;and stand. Paul &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here are some tips on how to keep from dealing with cable spaghetti at gigs, and keep your sound rocking. Tell me a story about badly run cables! Dave Floor level stage area, a sloppily placed XLR cable, and a dancer who exited the dance floor&#8230;with my mic&#8230;and stand. Paul &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/callie-morgan-139426.jpg?fit=2000%2C1335&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 035: The Pickup Line</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-035-pickup-line/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Different pickup choices are what make electric bass exciting. How do they affect your sound? Do you have a favorite pickup configuration? Dave I lean toward Precision but mostly prefer having the options of a P/J combo Paul How do pickups work, anyway? They’re transducers, meaning they change one kind &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Different pickup choices are what make electric bass exciting. How do they affect your sound? Do you have a favorite pickup configuration? Dave I lean toward Precision but mostly prefer having the options of a P/J combo Paul How do pickups work, anyway? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The PIckup Line]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Different pickup choices are what make electric bass exciting. How do they affect your sound? Do you have a favorite pickup configuration? Dave I lean toward Precision but mostly prefer having the options of a P/J combo Paul How do pickups work, anyway? They’re transducers, meaning they change one kind &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Different pickup choices are what make electric bass exciting. How do they affect your sound? Do you have a favorite pickup configuration? Dave I lean toward Precision but mostly prefer having the options of a P/J combo Paul How do pickups work, anyway? They’re transducers, meaning they change one kind &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>39:09</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Different pickup choices are what make electric bass exciting. How do they affect your sound? Do you have a favorite pickup configuration? Dave I lean toward Precision but mostly prefer having the options of a P/J combo Paul How do pickups work, anyway? They’re transducers, meaning they change one kind &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kari-shea-196148-1.jpg?fit=3648%2C2100&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 034: Under Contract</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-034-contract/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=519</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Music is a business. Business thrives on the contract. Why are contracts so tricky at the local level? Have you ever had the issue of a contract sink a gig? Dave: Well, I’ve lost a gig because bar owner wouldn’t agree to the contract &#8211; too wordy Paul: Once, yes. &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Music is a business. Business thrives on the contract. Why are contracts so tricky at the local level? Have you ever had the issue of a contract sink a gig? Dave: Well, I’ve lost a gig because bar owner wouldn’t agree to the contract &#8211; too wordy Pa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Music is a business. Business thrives on the contract. Why are contracts so tricky at the local level? Have you ever had the issue of a contract sink a gig? Dave: Well, I’ve lost a gig because bar owner wouldn’t agree to the contract &#8211; too wordy Paul: Once, yes. &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Music is a business. Business thrives on the contract. Why are contracts so tricky at the local level? Have you ever had the issue of a contract sink a gig? Dave: Well, I’ve lost a gig because bar owner wouldn’t agree to the contract &#8211; too wordy Paul: Once, yes. &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>39:44</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 033: Stay Safe Out There</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-033-stay-safe-out-there/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=517</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Keep yourself, your bandmates, and your gear safe and sound at gigs. What’s an unsafe situation you’ve been in at a gig? Dave: There was a rough venue that allowed byob &#8211; shoes and shirts optional kind of place One couple REALLY didn’t like our music Paul: One night post-gig… &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Keep yourself, your bandmates, and your gear safe and sound at gigs. What’s an unsafe situation you’ve been in at a gig? Dave: There was a rough venue that allowed byob &#8211; shoes and shirts optional kind of place One couple REALLY didn’t like our mus]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Keep yourself, your bandmates, and your gear safe and sound at gigs. What’s an unsafe situation you’ve been in at a gig? Dave: There was a rough venue that allowed byob &#8211; shoes and shirts optional kind of place One couple REALLY didn’t like our music Paul: One night post-gig… &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keep yourself, your bandmates, and your gear safe and sound at gigs. What’s an unsafe situation you’ve been in at a gig? Dave: There was a rough venue that allowed byob &#8211; shoes and shirts optional kind of place One couple REALLY didn’t like our music Paul: One night post-gig… &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/matthew-hamilton-159691.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Episode 033: Stay Safe Out There</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:26</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Keep yourself, your bandmates, and your gear safe and sound at gigs. What’s an unsafe situation you’ve been in at a gig? Dave: There was a rough venue that allowed byob &#8211; shoes and shirts optional kind of place One couple REALLY didn’t like our music Paul: One night post-gig… &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/matthew-hamilton-159691.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 032: Buried Alive (on Stage)</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-032-buried-alive-stage/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Bass is tricky for on-stage sound. How do you avoid getting lost in the mix? Let’s define it… What does it feel like to be lost in the mix? Dave: It feels like waking up in the middle of the night to make a PB&#38;J sandwich but you forget to &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bass is tricky for on-stage sound. How do you avoid getting lost in the mix? Let’s define it… What does it feel like to be lost in the mix? Dave: It feels like waking up in the middle of the night to make a PB&#38;J sandwich but you forget to &#8230;]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bass is tricky for on-stage sound. How do you avoid getting lost in the mix? Let’s define it… What does it feel like to be lost in the mix? Dave: It feels like waking up in the middle of the night to make a PB&#38;J sandwich but you forget to &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bass is tricky for on-stage sound. How do you avoid getting lost in the mix? Let’s define it… What does it feel like to be lost in the mix? Dave: It feels like waking up in the middle of the night to make a PB&#38;J sandwich but you forget to &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Episode 032: Buried Alive (on Stage)</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Bass is tricky for on-stage sound. How do you avoid getting lost in the mix? Let’s define it… What does it feel like to be lost in the mix? Dave: It feels like waking up in the middle of the night to make a PB&#38;J sandwich but you forget to &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/riccardo-fissore-120188.jpg?fit=2464%2C1632&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 031: Tuner Salad Sandwich</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-031-tuner-salad-sandwich/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=508</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Tuners come in many different types and form factors. How do you pick the right one? What kinds of tuners do you have? Dave: Mostly I use my TC Electronic Polychromatic tuner &#8211; 4 years Paul: I have an app for that. No really. A Boss TU-2? type tuner… the &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tuners come in many different types and form factors. How do you pick the right one? What kinds of tuners do you have? Dave: Mostly I use my TC Electronic Polychromatic tuner &#8211; 4 years Paul: I have an app for that. No really. A Boss TU-2? type tune]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tuners come in many different types and form factors. How do you pick the right one? What kinds of tuners do you have? Dave: Mostly I use my TC Electronic Polychromatic tuner &#8211; 4 years Paul: I have an app for that. No really. A Boss TU-2? type tuner… the &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/508/episode-031-tuner-salad-sandwich.mp3" length="34744320" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tuners come in many different types and form factors. How do you pick the right one? What kinds of tuners do you have? Dave: Mostly I use my TC Electronic Polychromatic tuner &#8211; 4 years Paul: I have an app for that. No really. A Boss TU-2? type tuner… the &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4425807749_6b49fa319c_o.jpg?fit=2100%2C1406&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Episode 031: Tuner Salad Sandwich</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>34:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Tuners come in many different types and form factors. How do you pick the right one? What kinds of tuners do you have? Dave: Mostly I use my TC Electronic Polychromatic tuner &#8211; 4 years Paul: I have an app for that. No really. A Boss TU-2? type tuner… the &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4425807749_6b49fa319c_o.jpg?fit=2100%2C1406&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 030: Watts and Ohms</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-030-watts-ohms/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[What do watts and ohms ratings of amps and speakers mean, and how can you match them properly? Thanks to Chris Cox, a listener who wrote in with some questions about this topic. What’s the ratings of your favorite, most-used amp? Dave: 350W into 8ohms or 500W into 4ohms Paul: &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What do watts and ohms ratings of amps and speakers mean, and how can you match them properly? Thanks to Chris Cox, a listener who wrote in with some questions about this topic. What’s the ratings of your favorite, most-used amp? Dave: 350W into 8ohms or]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What do watts and ohms ratings of amps and speakers mean, and how can you match them properly? Thanks to Chris Cox, a listener who wrote in with some questions about this topic. What’s the ratings of your favorite, most-used amp? Dave: 350W into 8ohms or 500W into 4ohms Paul: &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do watts and ohms ratings of amps and speakers mean, and how can you match them properly? Thanks to Chris Cox, a listener who wrote in with some questions about this topic. What’s the ratings of your favorite, most-used amp? Dave: 350W into 8ohms or 500W into 4ohms Paul: &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 029: Amps, amps, and more amps</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-029-amps-amps-more-amps/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What one bass amplifier could you not live without? Your hosts share their stories of amps past and present. How many amps does one bassist need? The minimalist and the bargain hunter have at it! What was your first amp? Dave: Peavy Minx 1&#215;15 &#8211; got it used in ‘95 &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What one bass amplifier could you not live without? Your hosts share their stories of amps past and present. How many amps does one bassist need? The minimalist and the bargain hunter have at it! What was your first amp? Dave: Peavy Minx 1&#215;15 &#8211]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What one bass amplifier could you not live without? Your hosts share their stories of amps past and present. How many amps does one bassist need? The minimalist and the bargain hunter have at it! What was your first amp? Dave: Peavy Minx 1&#215;15 &#8211; got it used in ‘95 &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What one bass amplifier could you not live without? Your hosts share their stories of amps past and present. How many amps does one bassist need? The minimalist and the bargain hunter have at it! What was your first amp? Dave: Peavy Minx 1&#215;15 &#8211; got it used in ‘95 &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 028: Dealing with Dollars</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-028-dealing-dollars/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dealing with money is part of being a pro. How do you approach pay? What did you get paid for your first gig? Dave: Wait&#8230;I can get paid for playing bass? $25 &#8211; Early 2000’s bluegrass w/10 players Paul: I think it was $40 and beer at my first college &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dealing with money is part of being a pro. How do you approach pay? What did you get paid for your first gig? Dave: Wait&#8230;I can get paid for playing bass? $25 &#8211; Early 2000’s bluegrass w/10 players Paul: I think it was $40 and beer at my first ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dealing with money is part of being a pro. How do you approach pay? What did you get paid for your first gig? Dave: Wait&#8230;I can get paid for playing bass? $25 &#8211; Early 2000’s bluegrass w/10 players Paul: I think it was $40 and beer at my first college &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dealing with money is part of being a pro. How do you approach pay? What did you get paid for your first gig? Dave: Wait&#8230;I can get paid for playing bass? $25 &#8211; Early 2000’s bluegrass w/10 players Paul: I think it was $40 and beer at my first college &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 027: A Matter of Truss</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-027-matter-truss/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=492</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Understanding the truss rod and how to adjust it helps you master your instrument setup. How does it work? What is the truss rod and what does it do? Usually one (occasionally two) rods inside the instrument neck, anchored at one end with an adjustment on the other As you &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Understanding the truss rod and how to adjust it helps you master your instrument setup. How does it work? What is the truss rod and what does it do? Usually one (occasionally two) rods inside the instrument neck, anchored at one end with an adjustment o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Understanding the truss rod and how to adjust it helps you master your instrument setup. How does it work? What is the truss rod and what does it do? Usually one (occasionally two) rods inside the instrument neck, anchored at one end with an adjustment on the other As you &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Understanding the truss rod and how to adjust it helps you master your instrument setup. How does it work? What is the truss rod and what does it do? Usually one (occasionally two) rods inside the instrument neck, anchored at one end with an adjustment on the other As you &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 026: Taking It to the Streets</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-026-taking-it-to-the-streets/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=489</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[As the summer comes to an end, let&#8217;s talk about handling those outdoor gigs. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes So indoor/outdoor, in general, do you have differences in your rig? Paul: Usually take a bigger rig Outdoors there are no walls for the lows to bounce off… need &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the summer comes to an end, let&#8217;s talk about handling those outdoor gigs. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes So indoor/outdoor, in general, do you have differences in your rig? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As the summer comes to an end, let&#8217;s talk about handling those outdoor gigs. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes So indoor/outdoor, in general, do you have differences in your rig? Paul: Usually take a bigger rig Outdoors there are no walls for the lows to bounce off… need &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 025: The Genius of Jamerson, Part 2</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-025-genius-jamerson-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dave and Paul continue their two-part conversation on emulating the singular influence of James Jamerson. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes How do you handle covering Motown and the songs Jamerson played? Any special considerations? Check out the first part of this conversation! Dave: I have a tough time &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dave and Paul continue their two-part conversation on emulating the singular influence of James Jamerson. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes How do you handle covering Motown and the son]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave and Paul continue their two-part conversation on emulating the singular influence of James Jamerson. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes How do you handle covering Motown and the songs Jamerson played? Any special considerations? Check out the first part of this conversation! Dave: I have a tough time &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave and Paul continue their two-part conversation on emulating the singular influence of James Jamerson. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes How do you handle covering Motown and the songs Jamerson played? Any special considerations? Check out the first part of this conversation! Dave: I have a tough time &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 024: The Genius of Jamerson, Part 1</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-024-genius-jamerson-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[James Jamerson is probably the one bass player who has influenced more players than anyone else in the history of popular music. How did he affect the PB crew? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; Jesse Spillane, Cardboard Engineering. Show notes Where did you first hear Tamla/Motown where Jamerson played such an integral &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[James Jamerson is probably the one bass player who has influenced more players than anyone else in the history of popular music. How did he affect the PB crew? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; Jesse Spillane, Cardboard Engineering. Show notes Whe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[James Jamerson is probably the one bass player who has influenced more players than anyone else in the history of popular music. How did he affect the PB crew? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; Jesse Spillane, Cardboard Engineering. Show notes Where did you first hear Tamla/Motown where Jamerson played such an integral &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[James Jamerson is probably the one bass player who has influenced more players than anyone else in the history of popular music. How did he affect the PB crew? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; Jesse Spillane, Cardboard Engineering. Show notes Where did you first hear Tamla/Motown where Jamerson played such an integral &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 023: Cables, cables, cables</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-023-cables-cables-cables/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Your cables are some of the most (ab)used and also important tools in your arsenal. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes What can we say about cables? A cable is a cable, right? So why do we accumulate so many? In regards to the gig setup, here’s the quick &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Your cables are some of the most (ab)used and also important tools in your arsenal. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes What can we say about cables? A cable is a cable, right? So why do ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Your cables are some of the most (ab)used and also important tools in your arsenal. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes What can we say about cables? A cable is a cable, right? So why do we accumulate so many? In regards to the gig setup, here’s the quick &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/479/episode-023-cables-cables-cables.mp3" length="37744640" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your cables are some of the most (ab)used and also important tools in your arsenal. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes What can we say about cables? A cable is a cable, right? So why do we accumulate so many? In regards to the gig setup, here’s the quick &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 022: Doing It Directly with DI</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-022-doing-directly-di/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The magical and essential DI box gets you from stage to board. How does it work? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes Have you used DIs from time to time? Dave Sure! I used to keep a D/I box when my rig didn’t have a D/I built in. Specifically &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The magical and essential DI box gets you from stage to board. How does it work? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes Have you used DIs from time to time? Dave Sure! I used to keep a D/I b]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 021: Traveling light</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-021-traveling-light/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Can you cut your gig load-in down to one trip? Absolutely, listen and learn! Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes Certainly gear for gigs will greatly depend on venue size and type, but for this weeks topic we will mostly talk about traveling light for those smaller gigs. &#160; &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Can you cut your gig load-in down to one trip? Absolutely, listen and learn! Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes Certainly gear for gigs will greatly depend on venue size and type, but fo]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 020: Facts of Fretboard Care</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-020-facts-fretboard-care/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Myths abound about caring for your bass fretboard. Let&#8217;s cut to the facts. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image courtesy Dávid Kótai (CC-BY-SA). Show notes First, thanks to our listener Darrell Denlinger for suggesting this topic: “I am amazed at the amount of disagreement on this subject: Use lemon oil Never &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Myths abound about caring for your bass fretboard. Let&#8217;s cut to the facts. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image courtesy Dávid Kótai (CC-BY-SA). Show notes First, thanks to our listener D]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Myths abound about caring for your bass fretboard. Let&#8217;s cut to the facts. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image courtesy Dávid Kótai (CC-BY-SA). Show notes First, thanks to our listener Darrell Denlinger for suggesting this topic: “I am amazed at the amount of disagreement on this subject: Use lemon oil Never &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 019: High Cost vs. High Value</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-019-high-cost-vs-high-value/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Spending more and spending smarter: the same thing, or not? Let&#8217;s talk cost vs. value. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes When is it a good idea to spend an extra $1000 on a bass? What about $3000? What does it buy you? &#160; Dave, tell me about the &#8230;]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Spending more and spending smarter: the same thing, or not? Let&#8217;s talk cost vs. value. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes When is it a good idea to spend an extra $1000 on a bass? What about $3000? What does it buy you? &#160; Dave, tell me about the &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 018: Sound Guy Heaven or Hell?</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-018-sound-guy-heaven-or-hell/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[The sound guy can be your best friend at the gig. Help them help you, and the whole band. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Special shout out to our listener Paul Towsley for suggesting this topic, based on our Episode 015: 10 Stage Mistakes to Avoid! Have you subscribed already? Show notes &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The sound guy can be your best friend at the gig. Help them help you, and the whole band. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Special shout out to our listener Paul Towsley for suggesting this topic]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The sound guy can be your best friend at the gig. Help them help you, and the whole band. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Special shout out to our listener Paul Towsley for suggesting this topic, based on our Episode 015: 10 Stage Mistakes to Avoid! Have you subscribed already? Show notes &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 017: In Search of the Killer Sub Player</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-017-search-killer-sub-player/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[What to look for in a sub player, and how to slay the gig when you&#8217;re filling in for someone. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Have you subscribed already? Show notes What to look for in a sub player Experience Compatible with band Able to take shorthand notes (not that kind) &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What to look for in a sub player, and how to slay the gig when you&#8217;re filling in for someone. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Have you subscribed already? Show notes What to look for in a ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What to look for in a sub player, and how to slay the gig when you&#8217;re filling in for someone. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Have you subscribed already? Show notes What to look for in a sub player Experience Compatible with band Able to take shorthand notes (not that kind) &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 016: Strung Out on Strings</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-016-all-strung-out/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Strings lend a lot to the sound of your instrument. Learn some basics about how to pick the right one for you. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes What kind of strings do you use? What brand and gauge? Dave Generally, nickel round-wounds. But I am a fan of &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Strings lend a lot to the sound of your instrument. Learn some basics about how to pick the right one for you. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes What kind of strings do you use? What br]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Strings lend a lot to the sound of your instrument. Learn some basics about how to pick the right one for you. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes What kind of strings do you use? What brand and gauge? Dave Generally, nickel round-wounds. But I am a fan of &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 015: 10 Stage Mistakes to Avoid</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-015-10-stage-mistakes-avoid/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[When you’re on a gig, how do you make a good impression? Start by refraining from these on-stage boo-boos. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes Dave: Mostly this episode is a collection of ideas on what not to do on stage. What’s the worst habit you ever broke about &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When you’re on a gig, how do you make a good impression? Start by refraining from these on-stage boo-boos. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Show notes Dave: Mostly this episode is a collection of]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 014: 4 vs. 5 or more</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-014-4-vs-5/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Why are some bassists drawn to 4 vs. 5 strings (or more)? What&#8217;s right for the gig? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image: Jade Palmer. Dave: Have always only played 4 Well, once I had a 5 string Mexican Jazz (scored at a gig) I only gave it 2 months and &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Why are some bassists drawn to 4 vs. 5 strings (or more)? What&#8217;s right for the gig? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image: Jade Palmer. Dave: Have always only played 4 Well, once I had a 5]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Why are some bassists drawn to 4 vs. 5 strings (or more)? What&#8217;s right for the gig? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image: Jade Palmer. Dave: Have always only played 4 Well, once I had a 5 string Mexican Jazz (scored at a gig) I only gave it 2 months and &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/6584949945_fc77f930cd_o.jpg?fit=2800%2C1867&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 013: Broadening Genres</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-013-broadening-genres/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=445</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Polishing to be a super sub, developing songwriting, taking a specific style gig: broadening your genres pays. Show notes What genres do you play now and what areas have you spent time learning? Dave: Currently playing in two projects &#8211; Classic Rock/Beatles and Indie Rock Indie Rock project incorporates funk, salsa, &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Polishing to be a super sub, developing songwriting, taking a specific style gig: broadening your genres pays. Show notes What genres do you play now and what areas have you spent time learning? Dave: Currently playing in two projects &#8211; Classic Roc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Polishing to be a super sub, developing songwriting, taking a specific style gig: broadening your genres pays. Show notes What genres do you play now and what areas have you spent time learning? Dave: Currently playing in two projects &#8211; Classic Rock/Beatles and Indie Rock Indie Rock project incorporates funk, salsa, &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Polishing to be a super sub, developing songwriting, taking a specific style gig: broadening your genres pays. Show notes What genres do you play now and what areas have you spent time learning? Dave: Currently playing in two projects &#8211; Classic Rock/Beatles and Indie Rock Indie Rock project incorporates funk, salsa, &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/shubhankar-sharma-33859.jpg?fit=3872%2C2581&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 012: Smash It with a Compressor</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-012-smash-compressor/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=441</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[A compressor smoothes out your bass sound, or squashes it flat. Learn how to get the sound you want. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image: David Pacey. Show notes What is a compressor? Squashes signal that gets past a certain level Considered a must-have effect for bass, vocals, some &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A compressor smoothes out your bass sound, or squashes it flat. Learn how to get the sound you want. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image: David Pacey. Show notes What is a compressor? Squashes]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A compressor smoothes out your bass sound, or squashes it flat. Learn how to get the sound you want. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image: David Pacey. Show notes What is a compressor? Squashes signal that gets past a certain level Considered a must-have effect for bass, vocals, some &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A compressor smoothes out your bass sound, or squashes it flat. Learn how to get the sound you want. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix). Image: David Pacey. Show notes What is a compressor? Squashes signal that gets past a certain level Considered a must-have effect for bass, vocals, some &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>34:51</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/9047756361_5b80db43c7_k.jpg?fit=2048%2C1684&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 011: How You Role</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-011-role/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2017 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=439</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[What are your strengths and weaknesses beyond bass? Know your skills and bring your best self to the gig. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes What’s your role at the gig and in the band? While this is a very broad question, it can help to &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What are your strengths and weaknesses beyond bass? Know your skills and bring your best self to the gig. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes What’s your role at the gig and in the band? W]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What are your strengths and weaknesses beyond bass? Know your skills and bring your best self to the gig. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes What’s your role at the gig and in the band? While this is a very broad question, it can help to &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What are your strengths and weaknesses beyond bass? Know your skills and bring your best self to the gig. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes What’s your role at the gig and in the band? While this is a very broad question, it can help to &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>36:50</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/caleb-george-40341.jpg?fit=3123%2C2082&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 010: In the Loop</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-010-loop/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 19:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=437</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Paul and Dave break down the mysterious and often misunderstood effects loop. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes What IS an effects loop? If you’re more experienced you might be used to an FX loop But we run across bassists who have them &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Paul and Dave break down the mysterious and often misunderstood effects loop. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes What IS an effects loop? If you’re more experienced you m]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Paul and Dave break down the mysterious and often misunderstood effects loop. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes What IS an effects loop? If you’re more experienced you might be used to an FX loop But we run across bassists who have them &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Paul and Dave break down the mysterious and often misunderstood effects loop. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes What IS an effects loop? If you’re more experienced you might be used to an FX loop But we run across bassists who have them &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:46</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kai-oberhauser-66770.jpg?fit=3416%2C2287&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 009: Double Duty</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-009-double-duty/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=431</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Being a bassist/vocalist makes you an even more valuable player. Start to sing your way to success. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes So you’re hearing from two guys who sing and play all the time… Up front… We can’t teach you how to carry a tune. &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Being a bassist/vocalist makes you an even more valuable player. Start to sing your way to success. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes So you’re hearing from two guys who sing and play al]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Being a bassist/vocalist makes you an even more valuable player. Start to sing your way to success. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes So you’re hearing from two guys who sing and play all the time… Up front… We can’t teach you how to carry a tune. &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being a bassist/vocalist makes you an even more valuable player. Start to sing your way to success. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes So you’re hearing from two guys who sing and play all the time… Up front… We can’t teach you how to carry a tune. &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Being a bassist/vocalist makes you an even more valuable player. Start to sing your way to success. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes So you’re hearing from two guys who sing and play all the time… Up front… We can’t teach you how to carry a tune. &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/felipe-portella-193580.jpg?fit=2048%2C3072&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 008: When Sound Goes Sideways</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-008-sound-goes-sideways/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=426</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;re at the gig and your sound isn&#8217;t grooving. How do you react? How can you guard against it? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Backdrop: The inevitable Dave: most recent experience with this issue &#8211; why I recommended this topic That day after the &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[You&#8217;re at the gig and your sound isn&#8217;t grooving. How do you react? How can you guard against it? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Backdrop: The inevitable Dave: most recent ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[You&#8217;re at the gig and your sound isn&#8217;t grooving. How do you react? How can you guard against it? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Backdrop: The inevitable Dave: most recent experience with this issue &#8211; why I recommended this topic That day after the &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[You&#8217;re at the gig and your sound isn&#8217;t grooving. How do you react? How can you guard against it? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Backdrop: The inevitable Dave: most recent experience with this issue &#8211; why I recommended this topic That day after the &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Episode 008: When Sound Goes Sideways</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>41:26</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[You&#8217;re at the gig and your sound isn&#8217;t grooving. How do you react? How can you guard against it? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Backdrop: The inevitable Dave: most recent experience with this issue &#8211; why I recommended this topic That day after the &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 007: Get Yourself Organized</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-007-get-organized/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Did you finally get everything in your life together, and forgot where you put it? Time to get organized. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Do you write everything down, or do you prefer to memorize everything? Are you usually early, or usually late? Are you &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Did you finally get everything in your life together, and forgot where you put it? Time to get organized. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Do you write everything down, or do you prefer]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you finally get everything in your life together, and forgot where you put it? Time to get organized. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Do you write everything down, or do you prefer to memorize everything? Are you usually early, or usually late? Are you &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you finally get everything in your life together, and forgot where you put it? Time to get organized. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Do you write everything down, or do you prefer to memorize everything? Are you usually early, or usually late? Are you &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>42:23</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 006: What&#8217;s in Your Bag?</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-006-whats-bag/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Being prepared isn&#8217;t just about knowing the tunes. What do you carry to make yourself successful? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Do you have a small pouch for your gigs? Can you cram everything you need into the side of your bass case? Or do &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Being prepared isn&#8217;t just about knowing the tunes. What do you carry to make yourself successful? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Do you have a small pouch for your gigs? Can you]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Being prepared isn&#8217;t just about knowing the tunes. What do you carry to make yourself successful? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Do you have a small pouch for your gigs? Can you cram everything you need into the side of your bass case? Or do &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being prepared isn&#8217;t just about knowing the tunes. What do you carry to make yourself successful? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Do you have a small pouch for your gigs? Can you cram everything you need into the side of your bass case? Or do &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>29:41</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/redd-angelo-70552-e1491440128849.jpg?fit=1845%2C1335&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 005: Combo vs. Separate</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-005-combo-vs-separate/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=398</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Before you lay money down on a new amp, consider this episode about combos and separates. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Featured photo by Joe Seggiola. Show notes What was your first “real” amp, a combo or separates? Dave: The Ampeg BA115 &#8211; 150 watts with easy &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Before you lay money down on a new amp, consider this episode about combos and separates. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Featured photo by Joe Seggiola. Show notes What was your first “real” amp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Before you lay money down on a new amp, consider this episode about combos and separates. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Featured photo by Joe Seggiola. Show notes What was your first “real” amp, a combo or separates? Dave: The Ampeg BA115 &#8211; 150 watts with easy &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Before you lay money down on a new amp, consider this episode about combos and separates. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Featured photo by Joe Seggiola. Show notes What was your first “real” amp, a combo or separates? Dave: The Ampeg BA115 &#8211; 150 watts with easy &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>34:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Before you lay money down on a new amp, consider this episode about combos and separates. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Featured photo by Joe Seggiola. Show notes What was your first “real” amp, a combo or separates? Dave: The Ampeg BA115 &#8211; 150 watts with easy &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2697017638_d033e437e1_o.jpg?fit=2560%2C1636&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 004: Insurance</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-004-insurance/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=396</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In a venue, on the road, or even in your home, disaster is always a risk. Are you protected? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Should I buy insurance for my music gear? Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance? Not usually… Refer to your homeowner’s policy &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In a venue, on the road, or even in your home, disaster is always a risk. Are you protected? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Should I buy insurance for my music gea]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In a venue, on the road, or even in your home, disaster is always a risk. Are you protected? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Should I buy insurance for my music gear? Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance? Not usually… Refer to your homeowner’s policy &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a venue, on the road, or even in your home, disaster is always a risk. Are you protected? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Should I buy insurance for my music gear? Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance? Not usually… Refer to your homeowner’s policy &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jilbert-ebrahimi-33575-e1490497287119.jpg?fit=2304%2C1536&#038;ssl=1"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Episode 004: Insurance</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30:10</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In a venue, on the road, or even in your home, disaster is always a risk. Are you protected? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Should I buy insurance for my music gear? Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance? Not usually… Refer to your homeowner’s policy &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jilbert-ebrahimi-33575-e1490497287119.jpg?fit=2304%2C1536&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 003: Minimum effects</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-003-minimum-effects/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=345</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Pedalboards go from barebones to NASA space command. What are the minimum effects you need as a bassist? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Paul: One of the toughest topics in our initial list that I looked at! Dave: This is a struggle for me for a &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pedalboards go from barebones to NASA space command. What are the minimum effects you need as a bassist? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Paul: One of the toughest topics in our initial list that ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pedalboards go from barebones to NASA space command. What are the minimum effects you need as a bassist? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Paul: One of the toughest topics in our initial list that I looked at! Dave: This is a struggle for me for a &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pedalboards go from barebones to NASA space command. What are the minimum effects you need as a bassist? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Paul: One of the toughest topics in our initial list that I looked at! Dave: This is a struggle for me for a &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:56</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Pedalboards go from barebones to NASA space command. What are the minimum effects you need as a bassist? Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Paul: One of the toughest topics in our initial list that I looked at! Dave: This is a struggle for me for a &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/gabriel-gurrola-57448-e1487457594684.jpg?fit=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 002: Learning Songs</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-002-learning-songs/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=367</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Learning songs is an important skill for any player. Hear about tools and strategies to help you meet the challenge. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Efficiencies in learning new songs Dave’s experiences/journey Hit a hard wall as salsa breaks, changes and fills grew in &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learning songs is an important skill for any player. Hear about tools and strategies to help you meet the challenge. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Efficiencies in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learning songs is an important skill for any player. Hear about tools and strategies to help you meet the challenge. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Efficiencies in learning new songs Dave’s experiences/journey Hit a hard wall as salsa breaks, changes and fills grew in &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learning songs is an important skill for any player. Hear about tools and strategies to help you meet the challenge. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Efficiencies in learning new songs Dave’s experiences/journey Hit a hard wall as salsa breaks, changes and fills grew in &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>37:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Learning songs is an important skill for any player. Hear about tools and strategies to help you meet the challenge. Music: Jahzzar, Please Listen Carefully; spinningmerkaba, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) Show notes Topic introduction: Efficiencies in learning new songs Dave’s experiences/journey Hit a hard wall as salsa breaks, changes and fills grew in &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wu-yi-152051-e1488609247823.jpg?fit=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 001: Intonation</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-001-intonation/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=344</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Proper intonation can make even a modest bass sound great. Learn how to intonate your instrument, and how often. Plenty of players understand you need to tune your instrument before you play. But did you also know you need to make sure your instrument is in tune with itself? That&#8217;s what intonation &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Proper intonation can make even a modest bass sound great. Learn how to intonate your instrument, and how often. Plenty of players understand you need to tune your instrument before you play. But did you also know you need to make sure your instrument is]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Proper intonation can make even a modest bass sound great. Learn how to intonate your instrument, and how often. Plenty of players understand you need to tune your instrument before you play. But did you also know you need to make sure your instrument is in tune with itself? That&#8217;s what intonation &#8230;]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://practicalbass.com/podcast-download/344/episode-001-intonation.mp3" length="26472956" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Proper intonation can make even a modest bass sound great. Learn how to intonate your instrument, and how often. Plenty of players understand you need to tune your instrument before you play. But did you also know you need to make sure your instrument is in tune with itself? That&#8217;s what intonation &#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:35</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Proper intonation can make even a modest bass sound great. Learn how to intonate your instrument, and how often. Plenty of players understand you need to tune your instrument before you play. But did you also know you need to make sure your instrument is in tune with itself? That&#8217;s what intonation &#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://i0.wp.com/practicalbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/john-hult-101425-e1487457582442.jpg?fit=800%2C601&#038;ssl=1"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 000: Hello world</title>
	<link>https://practicalbass.com/podcast/episode-000-hello-world/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2017 14:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Practical Bass]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://practicalbass.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=342</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This is where it all starts. Practical Bass is introduced in our first, groundbreaking podcast. Meet our show hosts, Paul and Dave. Hear about their background, their influences, and their goals for helping Practical Bassists everywhere. This podcast is just the start of what we hope is a genuine relationship with our &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is where it all starts. Practical Bass is introduced in our first, groundbreaking podcast. Meet our show hosts, Paul and Dave. Hear about their background, their influences, and their goals for helping Practical Bassists everywhere. This podcast is ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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