A pro walks you through the process of going professional.

In the Hal Leonard Nathan East The Business of Bass DVD East takes you into the studio and behind the scenes for a first-hand look at what it takes to be a professional musician. Bassist East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in the industry, including Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Babyface, Billy Preston and David Foster. The Business of Bass covers the demands and rewards of making music for a living, both in live performance and studio sessions. Bonus tracks include interactive Q&A, professionals' workshop with Harvey Mason and Nathan East, rare concert performances by Fourplay featuring Nathan East, Bob James, Harvey Mason and Larry Carlton. Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes.

Nathan calls it " . . . a way to answer with a video all the questions that I get asked in clinics and on the street." You can't afford not to have it. Order now.

Hal Leonard Nathan East The Business Of Bass (DVD)

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Great way to learn about playing bass

Posted by Double Town from Lebanon, TN on Jan 22, 2006

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Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Contemporary, Jazz, Country, Blues

In this video you get to see inside the world of Nathan East. He talks a little about practicing, playing atitude, learning about different styles of music, and equiptment. There are interviews with people Nathan has worked with like Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Billy Preston, Larry Carlton, and the other members of Fourplay. There is a Q and A about "What makes a great bass player". In my opinion, this video is a great way to learn about the world of playing bass. There is probably more focus on the fretboard in Nathan's other video than this one. This is still a good buy if you want to get a feel for what it takes.

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Totally useless

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Dec 23, 2004

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Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz

If you were looking for an instructional DVD this does not even come close. Too much talk and absolutely no instructional value. This DVD should be in the documentary category

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A MUST OWN!!!

Posted by Joseph Martin from Los Angeles, CA on Jul 22, 2004

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Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Finally, a DVD that I can really use the information in my daily career. This DVD is packed with valuable interviews with top professionals like Phil Collins, Quincy Jones and Eric Clapton....Babyface! Hats off to Nathan East for sharing his insights into the music business. This is a must own for anyone aspiring to learn the ropes and inside workings of what it takes to be an "A" Musician!

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Great Bassist = Great DVD

Posted by MaxGroove from Los Angeles, CA on Jul 7, 2004

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Part Time Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Funk

Wow, NATHAN EAST! This is what I have been dreaming of, the inside story from the guy on the inside -- NATHAN EAST plus Clapton, Collins and Quincy. this is like a PHD on the music business all in one package. I love it! The best part was the interviews with the famous musicians talking about the role the bass plays in their music and what they look for in a Bass Player--almost like a rehersal for a job interview! The Bass solo of America at the end was inspiring :)

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