I try to practice some every day, even if it’s just doing scales or playing along with old lessons. When I can I’ll do an hour or two.
I’ve tried instruments before and maybe this is the one for me. I look forward to playing it, even if its just scales.
I have a very empty life. And i love to play. Usually 45-60 minutes with a headphone apmp in the mornings, then 60-90 minutes after work with the amplifier. Depending how i feel about it. . there are days when i just can’t seem to make anything sound good, so those days i just play a little less freeform and work on scales and timing.
I sometimes go longer on weekend days. Or sometimes it’s just 15 minutes a couple times over the weekend.
I had a ‘throw the basses out the window’ moment a few days ago.
Smart enough now to walk away and come back the next day, all was well again.
Also use those days for cleaning/maintenance, etc so I can still covet a bass in some way.
I have that “massive wholesale sell off” mentality when things don’t feel or go right when playing bass. Usually when that happens I just put it down for a day or three, and listen to songs I want to try and learn. Upon return, most times, I’m fine after that.
But to answer the question, I try and practice at least 30-45 minutes a session, sometimes longer. Most times it’s 2 days on and one or two days off. That is one of the reasons why I’m reluctant to try the B2B course, I lack focus, attention and I also forget a few things I may have already learned, I regroup and It’s fine, but that takes up time. My playing ability is just ok, room to get better for sure, but a straying mindset is an annoying thing.
You are missing out and with a 180-day money-back guarantee there is nothing to lose really.
I struggle with distractions. There is so much to do and so little time, I sometimes have a hard time staying focused to complete the course.
Slow as I am, I’m moving through it as there is info and technique in there which will benefit me. Still have time to touch on other things
Believe when i say that the money laid out for b2b ((money back guarantee!?!)) Is a value. There is a lit of really great information there. Starting at 50 with zero experience, i dolt think i would have continued playing if i hadn’t found this.
Amen brother. And I stopped playing for a while after I finished, but the good folks in this forum helped me find my way.
Stay true to the low end, my friend
Thanks guys, I appreciate the votes of confidence to pursue the B2B course. I’ll evaluate myself and reconsider…but, will I even be able to focus on an evaluation?? 
Just pick the thing up and play is all. My grandson asked me “how do i get good like the guys on YouTube”
Step 1-get it in your hands
Step 2-play that thing some
I play every day. Lots of lesson time and the rest freeform jamming. Some days it is a fun duty; other days it is a pure pleasure. Rarely, I’ll have a slog day. But the next day, all is back on track.
Music is a metaphor for life. It’s not always butterflies and rainbows…until it is. Then it’s so worthwhile. Just know that if it’s not there one day, it will soon be.
I’m still fairly new to the bass so I can’t possibly practice fundamentals enough. Fretting cleanly, plucking without twanging, muting, finger strength. A lot of this stuff doesn’t require a great deal of concentration, just repetition.
So what I do is unplug and toss the bass in my lap while I watch sports on tv. I endlessly practice scales, octaves and the infamous "double pluck octaves (m12, l2). I’m not plugged in so it doesn’t make a lot of sound but plenty so I can hear.
I’m determined to fret more cleanly and all this “mindless” practice has definitely improved my basics.
Usually once a day. Sometimes twice. Sometimes I pick one up several times a day XD
Definitely not enough. I try to practice focused on improving some specific aspect, even if it’s just few minutes per day I try to practice at least few minutes each day… Better than nothing!
I have a very empty life. So i got lots of free time. Plus i play bass, as though i needed more woman repellant…
I try to play every day, at least 30-40 minutes… I should probably be practising more to improve my plucking, fix flying fingers, etc but right now I’m focusing on finishing B2B, one lesson at a time.
I try to get half an hour at each end of the working day. I run my own business and keep my bass in the office. It encourages me to get into work earlier as I’m thoroughly enjoying B to B😀
I practice like 2 hours a day, maybe 1 hour. And once every two weeks or so I take a break for a day or two. My recent practice material has been incredibly difficult for me but I’m making progress
nice, very Motown line
