Ryan Madora and Derrek Phillips Release “12 Bar Blues Survival Pack”
Blues and classic R&B aficionado Ryan Madora started contributing to No Treble with a series on Blues Bass, eventually expanding into numerous other columns and lessons.
Now the Nashville-based session bassist has teamed up with her longtime musical partner Derrek Phillips to release the 12 Bar Blues Survival Pack (for Bass and Drums). The educational package is made for a rhythm section, by a rhythm section.
“After years of playing sessions together and touring with blues legend Robben Ford, bassist Ryan Madora and Grammy award-winning drummer Derrek Phillips have collaborated to bring you this unique learning experience. Geared toward the beginner to intermediate player, this package is a must-have for anyone hoping to learn the essentials of authentic blues,” a press release explains.
The pack guides you through playing twelve essential feels ranging from shuffles and slow blues to funky blues and rumbas. Madora and Phillips teach you the need-to-knows of terminology, standard tunes, and listening skills. Each lesson has bass TAB as well as notatin with play-along tracks to perfect your feel.
Hear the duo explain the package and sit in the pocket with two examples:
The 12 Bar Blues Survival Pack (for Bass and Drums) is available now through Madora’s website. It has a regular price of $24.99 with a sale price of $19.99 through April 15th.
