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Life as a Touring Bassist with Eric England

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Life as a Touring Bassist with Eric England
description
Eric England is a top call musician who has worked and recorded with Rihanna, Leslie Odom Jr., Jon Secada, Nu-Jive, Nicole Henry, among many others. Eric attended the Frost School of Music at The University of Miami and is based in Los Angeles. He joins the pod as a special guest, discussing music communities, moving to LA, touring with artists, communication in art, growth as a musician and navigating out of the pandemic and back to the stage.
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date
2022-04-04
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  • eric-england
listenUrl
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Life-as-a-Touring-Bassist-with-Eric-England-e1gggat
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-touring-bassist-with-eric-england/id1567355195?i=1000556180462&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KGMzOHZUucwXr0e3t3rC1
topicsDiscussed
  • Bass
  • Touring
  • Los Angeles
  • Jazz
  • Funk
  • The pandemic
  • Guitar
  • Soul and R&B
  • Music theory
  • Moving from Miami to the LA scene
  • Sideman work and being a good hang
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**Eric England** is a bassist who's recorded and toured with Rihanna, Leslie Odom Jr., Jon Secada, and Nicole Henry, trained at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, and is now based in Los Angeles. He moved from Miami to LA with no specific plan, just to expand his opportunities, and rebuilt his network from scratch through word of mouth: "If you can play and you're a good hang, there's opportunity for sure." We get into how he found his way to bass through unusual avenues, playing tuba parts in school before it stuck, why articulation and playing along with records matter more than people think, and what changed moving from jazz sessions into pop gigs. He also talks about what a good tour manager actually does for a touring musician, how he chooses which gigs to take, and how much of his career traces back to the connections he made in music school.
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    Eric's journey to LA
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    102
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    Eric discusses how he moved to Los Angeles with no specific plan but to expand his opportunities.
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    The importance of word of mouth
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    196
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    He reflects on how networking through friends led to early gigs and opportunities.
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    Influence of music communities
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    283
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    Eric highlights the significance of gathering spots for musicians, comparing LA and Miami.
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    Starting on bass via unusual avenues
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    450
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    He shares his unconventional path to playing bass, starting from playing tuba parts in school.
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    Articulation in performance
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    605
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    Eric discusses how articulation on bass is vital, focusing on clarity and intention.
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    Playing alongside records
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    779
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    He emphasizes the value of playing along with records for developing musical skills.
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    Navigating artist collaborations
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    1165
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    Eric explains the transition from jazz to pop and how understanding different backgrounds shapes collaboration.
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    The importance of a good tour manager
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    1734
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    He shares insights on the critical role of tour managers in the touring experience.
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    Choosing the right gigs
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    1897
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    He talks about the decision-making process behind selecting tours or studio work.
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    Networking through music school
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    2062
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    Eric reflects on how his music education helped him build invaluable connections.
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    I finally made a decision to get out of Miami. Miami is a great place, but I felt like there was a ceiling to my opportunity there.
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    114
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    If you can play and you're a good hang, there's opportunity for sure.
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    198
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    There are those centers... the watering hole that we all kind of gather at.
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    285
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    It's extremely important to be very clear and articulate on bass. You want to know where you're at all the time.
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    702
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    It’s always better if you have that chemistry with the people you’re playing with.
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    1579
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faq
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    What was Eric England's journey to becoming a bassist?
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    Eric England shares how he transitioned from Miami to Los Angeles and how networking helped him establish a successful career in music.
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    What advice does Eric provide for musicians navigating the post-pandemic landscape?
    answer
    He emphasizes the importance of community and adaptability as musicians return to the stage after pandemic challenges.
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    How important is a music school network for a career in music?
    answer
    Eric highlights that the network gained from music school is priceless, providing crucial connections that can benefit your career.
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