Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Can you practice away from the bass? Of course you can! In this episode the Upright Citizens answer 'why' you might want to practice without your instrument, and then offer some great advice on 'ho…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "In a rut? Feeling uninspired when you play? Try out these 5 'on the gig' challenges that just might open up some new pathways for your musicianship today!" If you like Bass - you're in the right pl…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "We have often heard that we should transcribe and study the Masters - we're talking about Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, and many more - but the deeper question was brought up by our recent …

Suzette’s life fell apart when knee surgery stopped helping her knee pain. She couldn't move anymore. She couldn't stay active. She couldn't do the things she loved. She gained massive weight and no longer recognized the face in the mirror. Then she made a discovery that strated to turn things around. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dlAX3IJYfOA …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "We heard from so many of you after our last release that you dug the 'Sax Trio Brilliance' episode - so we are back with more of Bob and Reuben's favorite Sax Trios! As a bassist, the freedom and t…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Sax Trios have long been an engaging and explorative vehicle for bassists. Think the freedom of Wilbur Ware on "A Night at the Village Vanguard", Oscar Pettiford on "Freedom Suite", or Ray Brown on…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Versatility. That word gets used a lot when talking about being 'marketable' as a musician. While it is a positive attribute when balanced being too versatile can potentially hinder us as well. Bob…

With a knee meniscus tear, the choice to treat your knee pain may seem straightforward. But should you jump into surgery for a knee meniscus tear? What does the research say? Can you heal a knee meniscus tear without surgery? We’ll dive into these questions and cover a story about knee pain out of Portugal. HELPFUL LINKS YT video: https://youtu.be/…

Doctors will often tell you that knee pain is inevitable as you age. They’ll tell you that there’s nothing you can do to relieve knee pain besides rest and wait until your knees hurt so much that you need a knee replacement. These stories will give you hope for your knee pain. HELPFUL LINKS YT VIDEO: https://youtu.be/b5sY3NSW7Jo Asymptomatic Knee M…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Linda May Han Oh is one of the premier bassists and composers in the world. In this episode the Upright Citizens discuss everything from advice for students, hearing and singing what you play, emot…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Why is the 'Trial & Error' process so important for creative musicians? We need to be fearless and embrace our mistakes to grow, so that's where we'll start in this episode of Upright Citizens." If…

Playing in the NFL may seem like a dream come true, but it comes with its own set of challenges. In this video, former NFL player shares his experience with hip pain and the toll it takes on players' bodies. Get an inside look into what it's really like to play in the NFL. After more than a dozen orthopedic surgeries and he still had hip pain.. You…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Bassist Scott Colley has been in high demand for decades, and for good reason! Come hang with the Upright Citizens as we listen to and discuss his bass brilliance..." Upright Citizens 'Scott Colley…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "2024 is here and the Upright Citizens are putting their energies towards growth! What is on your list of ways to grow this year?" If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more mu…

If you're tired of feeling frustrated and confused about how to improve your body, this video is for you! We'll break down a super simple concept that will help you eliminate all the guesswork and start making progress. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to a stronger, pain-free body. Video available here: https://youtu.be/O7Pn26m49D4 SUPPORT THE…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Well here we are at the end of another great year of Upright Citizens. In this episode Reuben and Bob take a look back of some of the bright moments of 2023 and say "peace" until next year. Happy H…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "It's here, it's here! It's Christmas time again, and the Upright Citizens are back with more of their favorite Christmas recordings and memories. Let's get in the spirit with sounds from some of ou…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Maestro John Clayton has been a looming and positive presence on the scene for decades. Inspiring audiences and musicians all over the world with his playing, writing, and gracious personality is h…

What are the real limits of old age? Are you doomed to muscle loss, sarcopenia, and osteoporosis as you get older? What can you do to stay young for as long as possible? HELPFUL LINKS Too Old to Jump? https://youtu.be/wxBNKqN4i74 Fight Muscle loss with Aging:https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/news/slow…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Vulnerability. Easier said than done, right? What does it take to tear down those walls we build around our egos in search of being more creative in our improvisation? In this episode, Bob and Reub…

What can astronauts teach us about your joint pain? This popular way to heal cartilage to fix hip or knee pain from “osteoarthritis” needs a serious look. Doctors recommend it all the time, and if it does work, will it actually relieve your hip and knee pain? What about in your spine? Let's look at what happens when you rest and what happens to ast…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Maestro Rufus Reid has been on the frontlines of the bass world for decades. He is a most prolific performer, composer, arranger, and educator...and now he can add being a guest on the Upright Citi…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "We're back this time for part 2 of our focus on the art of the duo. Jimmy Blanton, Gary Peacock, Charlie Haden, and Red Mitchell get some much-deserved love this time!" If you like Bass - you're in…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Playing in a duo is one of the most intimate musical experiences, and we've picked out some of our favorite duo situations involving some of our favorite bassists. Christian McBride, Ron Carter, NH…

If you don't recognize and root out this fallacy, your body will be doomed. Learn how to stop the damage from this very human weakness. HELPFUL LINKS YT Video: https://youtu.be/yYrBE4hG66U Cut This Before You Cut Your Body: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/screens-cause-chronic-pain Screen Time Limits and Phone Addiction (audio): https://www.upri…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Having a love of learning and a growth mindset is a great way to live, and as musicians we are always aiming to grow and learn more about our craft. Let's talk about some creative ways to grow as a…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "In modern society, where we are bombarded with information constantly, it can be challenging to slow down and absorb glorious details that surround us in depth. This relates directly to our music l…

Is Feldenkrais a scam? Is the Feldenkrais Method of somatic education powerful or just a money grab for the naive? In this video, I'll share my experiences and thoughts on Feldenkrais and whether it's something worth trying. This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CXtUru2dXUs HELPFUL LINKS How to Stretch for Flexibility: https://www.youtube.com/w…

Don't be blind to this simple truth about your body. If you remain clouded with ignorance, you'll be hurting, frustrated, and helpless. Once you understand this key idea, you'll be able to help relieve yourself of back pain, hip pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain. "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." Pema Chödrön On…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Bassist and Composer Matt Penman has long been a favorite of the Upright Citizens. In this episode we rap about his sound, writing, playing, wine-making prowess, and so much more..." If you like Ba…

Physician John Sarno wrote a book called "Healing Back Pain" that introduced the idea of tension myositis. Does this theory of chronic pain make sense? What about when doctors tell you that your pain is all in your head? Do you need to heal your emotions before you can heal your back pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, etc.? HELPFUL LINKS Hip…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Massimo Biolcati: bassist extraordinaire and creator of the widely-popular app, iRealPro, joins the Upright Citizens to talk bass, life, tech, AI, and much more..." If you like Bass - you're in the…

What to do about tension headaches? Is swimming good exercise? Can't feel one side of your glutes (gluteal amnesia)? Barefoot shoes for small feet? A big day of questions! Splay (affiliate link): https://splayshoes.com/?ref=3ismzdrjvjxr Vivobarefoot(affiliate link): https://bit.ly/uprightvivo Kids barefoot shoes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Bob Hurst has been inspiring the music world for decades, and it's time for the Upright Citizens to do our part to shine some light on him for this 'Bassist Spotlight' episode. Come listen to a few…

Can get more flexible with pills? Does taking painkillers help you get more mobile? Are painkillers a good way to prevent joint pain during athletic activities? Find out the pros and cons of taking painkillers and how this strategy can backfire for chronic pain. HELPFUL LINKS Video: https://youtu.be/vOq2AzMJckM How to stretch properly: https://www.…

You will choke when you hear what this doctor said about neck pain. HELPFUL LINKS Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension: https://youtu.be/HxxNIK0hTtw Weak Neck Muscle Test: https://youtu.be/6VWbAnJ7J6c 🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealth.com/help 👉Fix Your Hunchback with the Hunchback Fix Program: https://www.uprighthealth.com/hunchback SU…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Master Luthier David Gage has been THE guy in the NYC scene for decades. He's worked with all of our bass heroes and has been an innovator in bass technology like his ubiquitous "Realist Pickup" an…

This is something we all do, but you have to stop if you want to feel good and pain-free! YouTube Video of This Episode: https://youtu.be/4YSoK25dv2c Helpful links Top 2 Stretches For Cyclists - 2 Stretches And One Hip Strength Drill For Bikers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRpcRaJ_wtU Study on Dysplasia, FAI, and Hip Arthritis: https://journals…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Bob and Reuben discuss the pros and cons of playing one main instrument, versus playing many different basses. There are some perhaps unexpected benefits to both and the Upright Citizens share the …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Bassist Avishai Cohen is truly beyond category. Known for playing the upright and electric bass at an extremely high levels, but equally celebrated for his writing and arranging. The epitome of a 'B…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Bassists will often find themselves busy as soon as they are on a scene, the demand is always there...but that doesn't always put us in a highly creative or engaging situation. In this episode the C…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com This episode is all about advice buying your first Upright Bass, or perhaps even your 2nd or 3rd! There's a lot of details that go into finding and buying an upright bass, but don't worry - Reuben a…

Can tall men be flexible? Learn what this tall guy learned about being stiff and inflexible. He'll explain exactly how he got more flexible over time. HELPFUL LINKS Watch Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dx7dx2vL8u4 👉Mitch's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@artofopening 🎥How to Touch Your Toes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfKNSz5B…

Are orthopedic surgeons evil? Are surgeons bad people? Let's talk about the truth about orthopedic surgeons. UPDATE: A few days after the recording of this episode my father suffered a fatal stroke. HELPFUL LINKS 🎥 Why hip fractures in the elderly are often a death sentence: https://theconversation.com/why-hip-fractures-in-the-elderly-are-often-a-d…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Bassist and composer Steve Swallow is a true original. After gaining prominence on the upright in more traditional situations he had an 'epiphany' that led him to develop his unique voice on the ele…

Let's talk about the truth about your joint pain and how you're going to beat it. HELPFUL LINKS 🎥Resilience by Eric Greitens (amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4186WOp || Non affiliate link: https://a.co/d/eMysBff 🎥Asian Squat Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfKNSz5BBcBFj4s3JY-ykZZS5bZ4tP0MG 🎯Asian Squat Course: https://www.u…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com This episode is being released on April 4, 2023 (4/4 day!) so the Upright Citizens are taking it as an opportunity to once again talk about 'Walking'...a very common practice for jazz bassists. This…

What is a placebo surgery? What happens when you compare orthopedic surgeries to placebos? Learn about vertebroplasty, knee arthroscopy, shoulder impingement, and hip impingement in today's podcast. Hippocrasy by Buchbinder and Harris (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3M70ZNq Non amazon-affiliate link: https://www.amazon.com/Hippocrasy-docto…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com In this episode the Upright Citizens show love to one of our favorite bassists and early jazz adopters of the electric bass, the one-and-only Mr. Bob Cranshaw! (Bob Cranshaw Playlist) Interested in …