Archive - Janek's Newsletter

First Video from "Found" Now Live!

Melting Faces With Jojo, Tim and Justin.

Aug 9 •

New Album Out Today!

Jojo Mayer, Mark Guiliana, Tim Miller, John Ellis and Justin Vasquez

Aug 8 •

How I Learn Jazz

You have to trust the process

Aug 7 •

33:02

Can We Get Better Later In Life?

It's not easy, but it is possible...

Aug 3 •

July 2025

EVERY Bass Player Needs These Two Pedal Techniques

Even if your pedal doesn't have them built in, I have a fix to get you the sound that "trails" open up on time based effects.

Jul 30 •

37:02

Secrets of Mastery: Musician Meets Magician

The Jason Ladanye Interview

Jul 28 •

1:05:34

New Album Audio Preview

Mixing & Mastering is Complete!

Jul 27 •

Recreating Iconic Bass Tones with the HX Stomp

5 Bass Heroes Immortalized with new Presets!

Jul 23 •

37:19

Subbing for TONY LEVIN Was Insane

But what a experience!

Jul 16 •

53:19

Who knew 9 over 11 was so hard?!

I had to go back to basics to play this lick...

Jul 15 •

"Jazz Musicians Have It Easy" The Adam Neely Interview

Adam Neely is a bass player, band leader, YouTuber and much more as you're about to find out in this interview.

Jul 7 •

58:22

"Independence Bass" (Not a Will Smith Movie)

This week marks the beginning of a bit of a new chapter for the YouTube channel.

Jul 6 •

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