How to CRUSH at GOSPEL Bass: The Justin Raines Interview | The SBL Podcast Ep. 144
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There’s a TON you can learn from Gospel bass players - and one, in particular, you may have overlooked.
Justin Raines could teach you everything you need to know about pocket, songwriting, and epic bass fills. In today’s interview, Scott and Ian sit down with Justin to breakdown his tone, his technique and some of his signature licks, including his astounding bass solo on Nobody by Ne-Yo.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Justin's Background and Accomplishments
01:20 - Performance of Israel and New Breed Medley
02:23 - Balancing Playing Live and on KZfaq
03:19 - The Importance of Licks in Gospel Music
04:17 - Adapting Playing Style for Social Media
05:04 - The Balance Between Simple and Busy Bass Lines
05:34 - Creating Bass Lines in Gospel Music
06:59 - Understanding the Pocket in Different Genres
07:54 - The Influence of Drums on Bass Playing
08:23 - Justin's Relationship with MTD Basses
09:21 - Transitioning to the Current MTD Bass
10:16 - Customizing the MTD Bass for Justin's Sound
12:12 - The Importance of Tone in Bass Playing
13:37 - Justin's Bass Knob Settings
17:19 - Evenness Between Fingerstyle and Slap
19:01 - Balancing Distraction and Celebration in Worship Music
27:00 - Distraction vs Expression in Gospel Music
29:56 - The Importance of Listening and Responding
30:24 - The Evolution of Justin's Playing Style
32:23 - Balancing Freedom of Expression and Complementing the Song
34:15 - Technique Exercises for Building Ability
37:40 - Practicing Scales and Harmony
40:05 - Exploring the Instrument and Trying New Things
46:08 - Influence of Richard Bona
53:16 - Choosing Key Bass vs Electric Bass
57:03 - The Importance of Continuous Practice and Improvement
59:27 - Advice for Young Bass Players
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@Jraines112 3 ай бұрын
Ian, Scott and Sharon!!!! Thank You again for allowing me to share a little bit of me to your audience! I'm grateful for the connections made and I look forward to working with you all more in the future!!!
@benniejohnson81 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful interview👉
@IanMartinAllison 2 ай бұрын
You’re the best Justin! Thanks so much for the hang, the wisdom and the kindness (combined with absolute ferocious playing 😅)
@greghwong 2 ай бұрын
What a champion! You all are!
@GMV15 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Justin for show your self out there I been fallowing you for almost 15 years and you are my example as bass player musician on gospel more than other gospel bass player. keep doing more videos 👊 and stay bless my Brother clean clear and precise ill take that as my lesson
@gelartab 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great interview! Can you tell me which Album did you mention exactly? There is Greg Howe, Dennis Chambers and Victor Wooten but I can not find with Richard Bona.. Even on youtube there is no video of them...
@mjmason75 3 ай бұрын
The way Scott and Ian are so gracious and respectful to Justin and all of the players they interview is so awesome to see. They show so much respect to these bassists!
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@Below-Average_Joe 2 ай бұрын
When Justin Raines said that he spent a year on his double thumb technique before he went public, he served up a big dose of perspective on the difference between being able to play a few licks and really have a clean technique.
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
There is definitely a big difference between the two!
@JASONRODRI7 3 ай бұрын
Finally we get into the gospel realm! 😌 nothing but straight 🔥🔥
@prezooom4307 2 ай бұрын
Justin's description of "THE POCKET" is THE GREATEST I'VE EVER HEARD.
@yeshuaislord3058 3 ай бұрын
It's cool to see a Christian gospel bassist on here
@kane6529 2 ай бұрын
Praise sweet baby jesus
@fross1203 2 ай бұрын
Would it matter if he wasn’t Christian? Music has no religion.
@CharlesK441 2 ай бұрын
Would not matter at all. Music is music right. Gospel Jazz Blues Rock Reggae Punk. Its like when people say Black music, music has no colour 😊 @fross1203
@RaepaMusic 2 ай бұрын
Agree 👍
@joshuadelaughter7968 2 ай бұрын
As opposed to not Christian gospel music?
@KeithCopeland778 2 ай бұрын
Justin is not only one of the most skilled, gifted, and knowledgeable bassists(and drummers) in the business who has mastered his craft, but he's also an intelligent, humble, and chill dude!!! Everything he plays is a bass masterclass and he's a masterclass of playing fills without overplaying and being a distraction! He reminds me of the late great Aaron Spears who played some INSANE EXTRATERRESTRIAL drum fills and SOME HOW NEVER MISSED THE ONE!!! Yes, he plays some incredible basses but HE makes his basses SING!!! Thank you for an OUTSTANDING INTERVIEW!!! I'm inspired every time I see Justin play and hear him speak!!! Thank God for Justin Raines!!!
@jasonphilips3023 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely man! Just wanna throw Matt Ramsey (Kirk Franklin’s bassist)if u didn’t know about him. That guy and Justin Raines are easily top 3 along with Sharay Reed in my opinion. Their playing styles are different but Matt is super melodic with his playing, picking and fills. Check him out if u haven’t!
@gimmeagig 2 ай бұрын
I notices that he keeps his thumb anchored on the B string yet he keeps the other strings from ringing. I play like that too. (just not nearly as well). Is he using the right hand pinky and the ring finger to mute? I have not been able to make that work, and the floating thumb technique throws me off too.
@KeithCopeland778 2 ай бұрын
@@gimmeagig When I switched from 4-string to 5 and 6-string bass, it took me a while and a lot of practice to adjust to the floating thumb technique. It's automatic now even when I play a 4-string. It takes putting in the work and patience.
@chrisculpepper9585 3 ай бұрын
I had the pleasure of meeting Justin a few years ago. I'd been following him for a few years prior to that. He really disproved the "Never meet your heros" thing. What an incredibly kind, and humble person! Truly inspiring. Thank you for doing this interview, great questions all the way through.
@muradaliyev9944 2 ай бұрын
The real-deals like Justin are always the most humble, encouraging and supportive musicians out there, they are always so generous with their knowledge and do everything in their power to make the whole thing as least intimidating/overwhelming as possible so that you can get there too, imo it's the ultimate act of love towards an aspiring musician, what an amazing soul this guy is!
@mjmason75 3 ай бұрын
Justin's MTD Saratoga always sounds so clean and well balanced no matter where he is on the neck. I know part of it is just his play-style, but not every bass signal comes out that even throughout the frequency range. Sounds killer!
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
Combination of a fantastic player and MTD being amazing bass builders!
@BassByTheBay 2 ай бұрын
Man, I wish I had had Justin as a teacher when I started playing. Aside from his excellent practical advice, he has such a gentle, encouraging vibe. 😎♥️
@stephenmitchell2979 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much you two for a great interview. Ian, I’m 67 years young and still striving on the bass, this was so inspiring. Justin you are such an inspiration. God Bless and thank you for all of your creativeness.🙏
@KennyTaylor_JesusIsLord 3 ай бұрын
Justin, such respect! I pray for a quick recovery from your health issues and a new kidney soon brother. You are such a bass inspiration. Thanks Scott and Ian. Your interviews are a real blessing.
@brandonallenbass 3 ай бұрын
Such a great perspective about the “no short cuts!” What most people don’t realize about all the professional musicians traveling is the thousands of hours of hard work and practicing and sacrifices they have made to be where they are and play how they play! People just want to know the secret but it’s hard work! Justin is so amazing and so nice!
@rockettracing7897 2 ай бұрын
I haven’t touched my bass in over a year. So I’m trying to come back to and I needless to say, this has me fired up all over again!
@cbass_musicpro 3 ай бұрын
One of the best interviews. Couldn't just get off the screen
@JONCOR2004 2 ай бұрын
So glad to see Justin being featured in these interviews!!! I love hearing his story, development as a musician and at the same time staying so humble. Thank you Scott and Ian.
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@jerryjohnson6520 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for having Justin Raines on your show
@vebazile 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for bringing gospel into the mix
@qtipg1 2 ай бұрын
Watching videos on Scott's Bass Lessons is like watching a good movie for the first time. It is quite enjoyable, informative, entertaining and educational, even without popcorn.
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
Cheers for that, good to hear you're enjoying the content!
@kilasamaraisamarai629 Ай бұрын
All the way from papua new guinea 🇵🇬 to you three gentlemen and Justin..thank you so much for this interview...I learnt alot....Thank you scot...thank Ian....Justin you are amazing!..keep shining brighter every tomorrow.....much love
@devinebass Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Harmony_Worship 3 ай бұрын
I don't normally comment to any video here but thank you SBL and Ian for taking time with one my bass heroes. All I can say is, I WANT MORE FROM JUSTIN!!!! ❤️
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@maxinewyche3014 2 ай бұрын
Greetings! I want to first thank you all for this wonderful and inspiring interview with Justin Raines. I just want to say that I learned a lot from Justin Raines and I really appreciate his humbleness. I can now put in my practice routine some of his wisdom. Again, I just wanted to truly thank you.
@rickfromthecape3135 3 ай бұрын
What a beautiful humble man. Just a great inspiration! I found myself smiling at so many of his drops of great tips and techniques. Like you said what a treat! God bless you Justin! I learned so much with just my ears today.
@mcnzamos2249 2 ай бұрын
When I meet people like this dude playing, they ask do play, I rush a NO, I’ve just started learning for 15 years.
@daniel-nduka 2 ай бұрын
This interview has blessed me in more ways than I can describe. Thank you so much🙏
@carlossanz7896 2 ай бұрын
Justin Raines is one special musician and an awesome person, God bless him all the days of his life.
@Jayspunk007 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Scott and Sharon for bringing out, thank you J'raine for the lecture, it really blesses me a lot.
@bassiksrw 2 ай бұрын
Hey Scott, Now You're crackin' the safe! Gospel music is where all the bass 'beasts' are thriving! There are some ridiculous killas on bass throughout the gospel industry. You're gonna find the most creative grooves and riffs in gospel music. I'm looking at how you two guys are mesmerized by Justin (and rightfully so because Justin is a baaaaad man!)🔥🔥🔥 Hold on to your hats bros. Because there are even more cats in gospel music that will knock your socks off! This was a great interview guys!
@alannahroberson6112 3 ай бұрын
We've actually done several of Israel's songs at my church and I've had the honor of playing bass on those songs. I have so much fun doing it. I don't do it nearly as much justice as Justin does being the originator, but man it's awesome to see the master at work here! Such a big fan!
@calvinwilds46 3 ай бұрын
Facts I love playing his stuff makes you work
@lukekent9687 3 ай бұрын
Love justins playing and from his replies to KZfaq comments he seems so humble and grounded
@rossperry7498 2 ай бұрын
Scott, this was so great and informative. I watch a lot of your videos and this one with Justin was awesome for bass players like me. Looking to more videos😊 👍
@Roger.harris87 Ай бұрын
Thank you Scott and Ian, Beautiful interview !
@devinebass Ай бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@RogerCorley 2 ай бұрын
This was one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched! Great job!!
@bassbass9175 2 ай бұрын
This was such an awesome educational content/interview for me! Thank you!
@davedwave7 2 ай бұрын
Great questions Scott and Ian, and Justin what an inspiration and humble spirit. Loved it!
@Bob-hb3qb 2 ай бұрын
Dude Is a MONSTER! reaches into your soul.
@benniejohnson81 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for highlighting Justin on your program.
@Roger.harris87 Ай бұрын
Thank you Justin for explaining yourself plain and simple, I loved it from beginning to end thank you
@johnhayward5310 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for a brilliant interview… absolute gold 🫶
@rusiateloloma9694 Ай бұрын
Just watching and listening to this podcasts and it helps you in improving more to be a better bass player...❤ thank you scott, ian and justin for sharing your knowledge on playing bass...much love brother's
@samuelwoodruff933 2 ай бұрын
What a valuable dialog and information filled interview - bravo Justin, Scott and Ian. Thank you!
@mibass 3 ай бұрын
Great interview, great bass player. Really inspiring. Well done Scott & Ian 🎸
@BlackRootsUNLIMITED 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful interview, lots of nuggets/gems. He's a very good Bass Guitarist. His feel and fills remind me of Anthony Jackson; keeping the groove locked yet playing incredible fills. Great that you recognized my friend John Blackwell (RIP) and Richard Bona, great Musicians who I had the honour of hosting here 👏🏿🖤 Get well soon Brotha Justin, Music needs you 🙏🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
@kereamohau 2 ай бұрын
Interviews like this is why I subscribed to this channel. Thank you guys.
@yohannesj 2 ай бұрын
Now there's a player I really enjoy listening and learn so much from... thank you guys!
@briancarter1506 2 ай бұрын
Agree... such an inspiration for musicians! Well said, Scott! Great interview!
@reueldaniel4995 3 ай бұрын
Man this interview was such a treat 🙌 and Justin is so humble, this was very nice
@ivankachkovski 2 ай бұрын
Love it! Thank you!
@trebm 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely love Justin Raines now, your explanation of things has become an inspiration and good motivation on my bass journey
@grhnbass 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Scott and Ian for this great interview. Justin's ability to distill complex ideas into clear, engaging dialogue was truly commendable. Very inspiring !
@joaniepeters2565 2 ай бұрын
One of my all time favorite bass players!
@markhoward760 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this loaded information on technique and professionalism!!! Thanks JR!!! You’re the best!!!!
@drsaluto 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott and Ian. Couple of your well composed questions were same here. Justin, thanks for being kind to us and generous with your knowledge and experience around the bass. Thanks again Scott…so on point!
@lindseymayfield7904 2 ай бұрын
My favorite video yet!
@prevailege 2 ай бұрын
I'm really glad that Justin said that everything birthed from the major scale! it makes so much sense!
@erik_stein 2 ай бұрын
Loved every minute of this.
@garystrachan3715 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story of yourself with me and I will be taking my focus to a new plato ❤❤
@davidhassan5482 2 ай бұрын
Love from Nigeria... Justin is one of my favorite bassist.
@CallOfTheVoid06 2 ай бұрын
I'm not a bass player but a guitar player and I enjoy watching all of the eps since they helped me open up into something more than just music!!!
@joanejanvier8092 2 ай бұрын
The greatest show about bass on the web. Great demo, great lesson, great interview. Big love to you guys.
@guitarmatic 3 ай бұрын
Really lovely interview very informative and inspiring to us young bass players ❤❤
@fingers2play 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this interview, so powerful. Learned so much from this video. God bless you all.
@mbusodlamini6497 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the interview. Mr Raines is a great musician and he is helping us growing musicians in ways he cannot fully comprehend. May God keep expanding your territory Mr Raines.
@erniesanders3724 2 ай бұрын
Best interview EVER! Jason is an amazing individual. Wow😮
@AllThingsBrassAndTechnology 2 ай бұрын
So awesome Justin, proud of you Family ❤️.
@adikpeokwe508 2 ай бұрын
Justin The Legend. Awesome interview
@ikehebube7153 2 ай бұрын
THANK you guys for this interview. I was really inspiring. And to Sir Justin Raines I say Thank you for all you've given toe and to the world God bless you Sir. 🤔And whatever happened to your first Saratoga. I have longed so much for so long to own one of your signature Saratoga as my own. And to Scott and Ian, I love u Guys. You guys have thaught me a lot. God bless you All
@andrewpinner3181 2 ай бұрын
Thanks you three chaps for a great interview !
@ronaldfinney1799 2 ай бұрын
Great interview. Justin, Ian and Scott thanks so much for sharing your knowledge to the bass community.
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@miguevargav7488 Ай бұрын
Pure gold. Esto es oro puro. Muchas gracias por compartir este conocimiento. Saludos desde Costa Rica! Muchas gracias.
@vindonhadaway240 Ай бұрын
Fantastic stuff Scott!
@ShoggyTechTv 2 ай бұрын
Just stumbled on this channel and love everyones humility and respect for each other. I started learning guitar on the bass, then learned chords for rhythm guitar and finally combined my rhythm guitar and bass skills to transition to lead guitar, but i'm always awed by the amount of talent i see out there. Respect to all.
@SethDansby-tc3du 2 ай бұрын
Justin came to my church in Georgia for a Saturday morning to sit with myself and a few other bass players for a masterclass session on breaking down songs and how bass playing can affect the whole band! He is awesome and always go back to those lessons I learned then to this day!
@pine3737 2 ай бұрын
Like I always say, I love you guys. That was a great interview! You reached out, and look what you found!
@alfonsocabahugjr.3144 2 ай бұрын
Salute! 🌏 ThankyousomUch Scott for this Video ... God Bless You Always ...
@frederic_viennot 2 ай бұрын
amazing interview !!!!! soooooo inspiring !!!!!! much blessings from Tokyo
@victotronics 2 ай бұрын
One of the more articulate interviews. Lots of useful information.
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@tp63us 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you!
@azarealbheri6876 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this episode guys...This one is golden... Blessed by this ep... Special! Special!
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@privateportall 2 ай бұрын
Very insightful and inspiring❤. Thank you all for bringing this to us
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sonicart1808 3 ай бұрын
Amazing interview guys thanks....😉
@terrencehall5952 2 ай бұрын
Bassist to Bassist Justin R Raines is a Beast on bass..GOD BLESS YOU
@kerylmcjohnson9537 2 ай бұрын
This was wholesome to watch. Keys player here but I learnt a lot! Cant help but imagine what it would be like having Kaybass on here
@chestermijnals6914 2 ай бұрын
What a fun interview to watch and Justin Raines is so generous in his answers and lessons
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
It was an absolute pleasure to interview him!
@johnpatten3831 2 ай бұрын
What a great person and bass player - and thank you, Scott and Ian, for this terrific interview!
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@andrewodhiambo4171 Ай бұрын
Blown away man.... 😮... great stuff!
@eliassantos1334 2 ай бұрын
What a pleasure!!! A ton of inspiration! Thank you very very much for this gift!
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
🧡🧡🧡
@elrafa782 2 ай бұрын
Crazy interview. Such a cool dude and fantastic musician this Justin is. Thank you guys.
@gallaxyquest 2 ай бұрын
Such a great interview. The best one SBL has ever done🎉🎉🎉
@phiterphil 2 ай бұрын
Justin!! Proud of you brother!!
@marciosouza8656 3 ай бұрын
Amazing Interview! Amazing guy !!
@reubenconstantine774 2 ай бұрын
Wow wow wow. Thank you very much for this interview. So many inspirations🔥
@jstjohn57 2 ай бұрын
Simply put, what a great interview.
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
Cheers for that!
@josensototorres7070 2 ай бұрын
I love all the episodes but this one is really Special! 🙏🏼 Thanks 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇵🇷
@sanderoestberg7226 3 ай бұрын
Love this guy, he is absolutely amazing! Would love to get more gospel players on here, especially the beast Matt Ramsey!
@jamespangmds Ай бұрын
Amazing sharing session. Thank you for this video and inspiration.
@devinebass Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@paulholder5619 2 ай бұрын
What a great interview and what a player! I must admit that I wasn't familiar with Justin before I saw this but I have to say that I found this interview really inspiring and you can just see that he is a great teacher. Even just in the course of that video he shared some awesome techniques that I am definitely going to incorporate into my practice routine. Look forward to checking out more of his work.
@user-dg5iy8kj7s 2 ай бұрын
I love the fact ….and am also amazed that he barely moves his hand when slapping. That’s cool! Love the way he sounds
@devinebass 2 ай бұрын
Total economy of motion!
@jonathanhatchmusic 2 ай бұрын
Not only is he one of the best of what he does, but he’s also one of the most humble.
@KingdomMinded417 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I saw him plays drums on gospelchops shed sessions and said he is a beast. Then I realized he was one of the bass players too and fell in love with his style. Between that and watching interviews of him I saw that he is really humble.
@jonathanhatchmusic 2 ай бұрын
@@KingdomMinded417 yes! Those were nuts
@CassiLavender 2 ай бұрын
Outstanding