One of the local players around town was showing me how he played I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown in his band (no horn section). Essentially, he was doubling the bass line and also imitating the horns at times. Here's a minute of me attempting what he showed me. I think I'd call it a downtown shuffle... or what would you call it?

Just a heads up, for the time being I've moved the live calls to Thursday's at 7pm UK time (2pm ET, 11am PST). I was struggling to make the Wednesday time work so I'd rather be more consistent in my availability to make the calls. Hope to see you there this week if you can make it 👍

Apologies, everyone, I have to cancel tonight's live call due to a family emergency. My wife has been back in the hospital, unfortunately. She has scans on Friday and appointments with Gastroenterology next week, so we'll hopefully know more by then. When I can get into the studio while the kids are at school, I shall record a little lesson for you to work through. Sorry again!

Thought I’d kick off some feedback. Trying to mix up these rhythm figures and stay in time! Alesis drum machine blues setting. Definately shuffle to my ear. 100bpm. Bit slow? Trying for staccato using some left hand muting. Didn’t try the rake, which is a nice technique, so maybe cover that again for me Ben? How are you muting? Close up might help.

Hey guys, looking forward to catching up later for our live hangout 🤘 6pm UK time. I’m thinking of teaching a little something from the course I’m in the process of creating. How does that sound? Or let me know if you have anything you want to chat about. Catch you soon 👍