The Overwater Basses Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Join us for a fascinating conversation as the founder of Scott's Bass Lessons sits down with Dan Ezard to discuss his journey from working at Overwater Basses to building the world’s biggest online bass education platform. Scott shares insights from his early gigs, his decision to start a YouTube channel, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode covers everything from growing an online audience to what’s next for Scott's Bass Lessons.

Episode Breakdown:

0:00 - Introduction

1:11 - Scott's early days at Overwater Basses

10:38 - Early gigs and sight reading

17:21 - Why Scott started his YouTube channel

17:31 - Marlowe DK

26:58 - $1000 in a day

29:29 - Scott’s advice for budding entrepreneurs

35:54 - Don’t rewrite the rulebook

38:51 - Ian Martin Allison

41:30 - Build an audience

52:35 - What’s next for Scott’s Bass Lessons?

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Tune in for an inspiring discussion packed with entrepreneurial tips, personal stories, and a look into the future of bass education!

Dan Ezard sits down with New York-based bassist Lorin Cohen to discuss bass Improv Mastery, why he plays Overwater basses, how he makes a living playing in New York, and much more. 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Life as a bassist in New York 7:57 Bass Improv Mastery 17:12 Playing Examples 18:06 Why Lorin plays Overwater Bass Guitars 25:32 War Stories! Tales from the road 31:12 What advice would you give to your younger self? Enjoy the interview and follow us on Spotify and Apple Music for the podcast version. https://www.lorincohen.com/

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In this episode of 'Overwater Interviews', Dan Ezard sits down with Sandy Beales, the bassist and musical director for artists such as JP Cooper, One Direction and Scouting For Girls.

Key Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:55 JP Cooper Tour & The London Palladium 1:55 Becoming A Musical Director 6:55 Kaizen Collective 8:40 One Direction and The Audition Process 13:28 Sandy's Overwater J Series Basses 16:10 The 'Muscle Car' bass 17:39 What's Coming Up Next? 18:20 Memorising Songs and Subconscious Learning 19:27 What Sandy Looks For In A Bassist and How to Nail The Audition 20:46 Tone, Sound & Embracing Synth Bass Subscribe for more interviews with music industry experts.

Hamilton - Take That - Scotts Bass Lessons The bassist from Hamilton, Scotts Bass Lessons, Take That and many more talks to Dan Ezard about why he plays Overwater basses, playing in the West End, setting up his own teaching platform and much more! 0:00 Introduction 1:05 Scotts Bass Lessons 4:35 Why Ian plays Overwater Basses 9:28 War Stories - Tales from the West End Orchestra Pits 19:06 Ian's own Online Teaching Platform 24:19 What advice would you give your younger self?

Bassist and Educator Philip Mann tells Dan Ezard about his musical origins, what he's up to in 2024, his Overwater Basses and a few war stories from his time onstage with artists like The Drifters, Van Morrison & Albert Lee. 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Phil's Early Years as a Bassist 17:30 Philip's Overwater Basses 30:42 War Stories! Check out Phil's website, 'With Bass in Mind', Here! - https://www.withbassinmind.com/ You can buy the 'Finally' DI Pedal Phil uses here - https://www.withbassinmind.com/the-pedal

The bassist behind The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The BBC Big Band and some of your favourite West End Shows sits down with Dan Ezard for another 'Player to Player' interview. 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Early Context & Education 7:49 The Importance of a Great Teacher 9:01 Studying With Jess Berlin 12:30 Zoltans Bass Lounge, The West End, Playing With Orchestras 15:38 What to Practice When Covering Classical Bass Parts 17:20 War Stories - When it All Goes Wrong & How To Deal With It! 27:58 Zoltan's Advice For Young Players and To His Younger Self https://www.zoltansbasslounge.com

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The bassist behind Lainey Wilson, Damian Lewis, American Young and London's West End Shows sits down with Dan Ezard to discuss his career so far and gives his thoughts on how you can get ahead as a professional bass player. 0:00 Introduction 0:47 How Phil Got Started as a Professional Bassist 6:28 How to Play Electric & Double Bass To A High Standard 10:10 Nashville & The UK Country Music Scene 17:00 Tips For Memorising New Songs 25:30 Phil's Overwater P Series 5 String 28:20 Getting Work in West End Musicals 36:26 What Advice Phil Would Give His Younger Self.

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Overwater Interviews: A Session with Trevor Barry - The Groove Master Behind Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing With The Stars We are thrilled to host the phenomenal Trevor Barry, the seasoned bassist who lays down the groove on the hit show Strictly Come Dancing (known as Dancing with the Stars in the USA). Join Dan Ezard as he explore's Trevor's remarkable career and the intricacies of his custom Overwater Progress Bass, and gather invaluable advice for aspiring bassists looking to make a mark in the industry. 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Why Do You Play Overwater Basses? 0:57 Trev's Custom Overwater Progress Midi Bass 3:43 Designing The Bass 7:04 'Lumilay' Luminous Inlays 7:41 Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing With The Stars 9:37 Trevor's Work Outside Of Strictly 15:09 Advice For Up And Coming Bassists 18:45 Trev's Overwater Collection

Overwater artist Chris Attwell sits down with Dan Ezard to discuss studying with Gary Willis, Playing complex music and his own project Valmuz. 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Why Chris plays Overwater Basses 5:42 Playing with a ramp 7:34 Why Chris left London behind to study his masters at Berkeley Valencia 15:52 Chris's original project Valmuz 25:15 How to approach complex music and harmony

In this Overwater Interviews episode, the renowned bass guitarist Paul Geary, who has collaborated with artists like Nick Kershaw, Lisa Stansfield, and George Michael, joins host Dan Ezard to share his insights and experiences. He delves into his journey with Overwater Basses, imparts valuable advice for thriving in music college, and offers practical tips on posture and technique specifically for bass guitar players.

Podcast Timeline:

- 0:00: Introduction

- 0:15: Opening Remarks

- 0:51: Touring Experiences with Nick Kershaw

- 2:24: The Story Behind Paul's Three Overwater Basses

- 4:29: Techniques for Optimal Playing Posture and Strap Height Adjustment

- 6:32: Collaborative Performances with Gabrielle

- 9:16: Working with Lisa Stansfield and Insights into The UK Gospel Scene

- 9:41: Educational Role at The Academy of Contemporary Music

- 10:54: Key Traits Common Among Top Music Students

- 16:25: Jack and Alice Geary's Tour with Ed Sheeran and Their Performance at The Women's World Cup

- 20:12: Embracing Diverse Interests and Pursuits Outside of Music