RHONDA SMITH - Studio Musician/Bassist (Prince, Jeff Beck, Chaka Khan, Beyonce, Lee Ritenour)

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5 жыл бұрын

The importance of "ear training" helped Rhonda's success along with networking at NAMM and recognizing early as an Artist the need to "Take care of yourself business-wise, financially...Live on a little less than you need".
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@markroylance1584 2 жыл бұрын

Just seen Jeff Beck with Rhonda playing bass for the 5th time..... She is a stunning player... Totally blows me away every time

@BGdrummer Жыл бұрын

This woman is not just a virtuoso musician, she's hella smart. Musicians would be wise to listen to her financial advice. Respect.

@sarinapakeho5564 3 жыл бұрын

She’s the best ever female bass player. . So much feel in her playing and groove.

@boboala1 3 жыл бұрын

A virtuoso, no doubt! She can cover all aspects of slapping, fingering, walking, popping & chording her way up/down/sideways on a bass neck, either covering a jazzy head or soloing. But...check out Carol Kaye - The Grande Dame of Bass. Now 86 and still articulate physically and she can pull off about any line she ever laid down on tape...and a hoot to listen to her stories 'back in the day' of the Wrecking Crew. Clearly, she laid an important foundation for not just female bassists - but ALL electric bassists! And you ought to here her comp some jazz standards on a guitar! Ha! I think she could've really made a name for herself on a jazz-box alone (and she was real pretty, too!), but necessity (young mother & broke!) met opportunity and she made history: the musical history of hits & personal favorites that old folks like me grew up listening to through the decades (though at the time i had NO idea who played the parts in the studio, and I think for royalty reasons music record labels sure didn't go out of their way to publicize/credit/pay sidemen/sidewomen(!) Oh, and PS, Tal Wilkenfeld is no slouch, esp. if you see her with Jeff Beck (2008 or so ?) Live at Ronnie Scotts. That tone on her beautiful Jazz bass + her expressive yet technical solo on 'Cause We've Ended as Lovers' is tops...not to mention she was only about 22 at the time and Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and Alan Holdsworth, to name a few, are in the exclusive audience of only 250 peeps!!! And the hyper-look she gives Jeff when she finishes...I never get tired of seeing that face of hers! Like she's beaming inside, thinking "Are ya proud of me, Jeff!?" And his smile back at her is ear-to-ear and from the heart! Check it out if you haven't seen what I'm talking about(!)

@devilsden2283 Жыл бұрын

Tal Wilkenfeld.....

@susankirkland3852 Жыл бұрын

I’ve often felt sorry that the music industry has been neglected with regard to protection…. these days sports people and actors etc have support but I’ve never heard of support for musicians. It’s good what Rhonda is teaching

@gimmeagig 5 жыл бұрын

You have the best interviews. Rhonda not just a great musician but she also is a amazing, articulate and powerful woman with a sharp intellect. Listening to what she has to say is really worthwhile.I wish I would have had that kind of advice when I was younger.

@wuodbonde Жыл бұрын

I loved Rhonda’s bass playing before and after watching this interview I love her even more. What a warm, intelligent, articulate and gorgeous looking lady. And a monster bass player !

@fabulousrobert6607 Жыл бұрын

Rhonda is definitely one of the best players of all time. She was born with a bass in her hand ✋ Spectacular Super Star ⭐️

@writetovagelis1975 5 жыл бұрын

Ever since the Prince -Live at The Aladdin dvd , Rhonda is in my mind, a Bass Goddess. Thanx Dom for that interview.

@44y4l4 3 жыл бұрын

SAME.. that DVD made me buy a bass, because of RHONDA

@steveg219 5 жыл бұрын

Tremendous musician and blown away to hear her talking about finances, 401ks, etc!!!

@Bassnut59 5 жыл бұрын

Rhonda is an mazing musician...and an amazing mind! Solid as a rock.

@RollieFingers59 5 жыл бұрын

She's a great artist and interview-ee. I've seen her many times, nice to hear her speak, she's awesome

@erickuritsky4087 Жыл бұрын

Love you Rhonda! A brilliant artist and awesome human being!

@kimincannes Жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of watching/hearing her perform with Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp in Monaco in July and she seriously blew my mind.... UNBELIEVABLY TALENTED!!! I've been to many concerts and have never been so impressed with a bass player... her solo was freaking INCREDIBLE!!!!

@mystickitties5851 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, turn up the volume on that Bass Mama! 🎸 ✨

@Stereostupid 3 жыл бұрын

Her intelligence makes her awesome and I absolutely love her musical ability but she’s extremely attractive

@WildflowerNJ1 5 жыл бұрын

Rhonda Rocks!!! Great interview, thank you!

@gregparrott 2 жыл бұрын

In addition to being a fantastic bass player, Rhonda is exceptionally articulate. Most interviews reveal shallow responses. But Rhonda's perspective is incisive - a pleasure.

@djm122270 Жыл бұрын

Why am I three years late to knowing this?! Rhonda us next level…period!

@TheSessionsPanel Жыл бұрын

Another great video with tips from Rhonda we did... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNOan7qYs7CrYHU.html

@johngallaghermusic9777 3 жыл бұрын

Everything Rhonda said was spot on .''You have to love doing music first and that will drive you to get through everything else '' to paraphrase. Its so true .Thanks to both for a wonderful interview. very refreshing.

@TheSessionsPanel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening! Glad you enjoyed it & we appreciate your support & sharing!

@abhulineokonofua8677 Жыл бұрын

Rhonda Smith is the Greatest Bass Player of all time

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, articulate, savvy, talented, the whole package. This was a treat.

@LivingstonGina Жыл бұрын

Rhonda is such an amazing talent and such a nice person. Traveling Healers, yes that's what we are! I love everything she talked about and can relate.I was so fortunate to see her on the Prince "Musicology" Tour, I went to 4 shows. And I hope to see her play in Germany sometime...Thanks Rhonda for sharing your talent!!

@TheSessionsPanel Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for sharing!

@TheRealDannAlexander 5 жыл бұрын

Love love love Rhonda. She touches on Montreal and Quebec’s fusion scene. UZEB was so legendary. There were so many greats in that scene.

@mrthundaboots 5 жыл бұрын

Her speaking voice is soooo smooth. Like melted caramel...sigh

@spinalcrackerbox 4 жыл бұрын

Mad respect for her. I'm so glad I picked this & listened to the whole thing.

@latsvarga 2 жыл бұрын

Rare authentic talking musical woman!!!!!

@JulesFox Жыл бұрын

What a very smart woman - inspiring! Great interview covering a great range of very relevant topics.

@kbchef9205 Жыл бұрын

From one Canadian to another, Rhonda Smith, if I ever meet you face to face… I’d like to give you a big hug and cook dinner for you. You’re incredible. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

@seansherrod8725 Жыл бұрын

Rhonda Smith is WICKED-SICK!!! I first got hip to her in the 90’s when she played “Face Down” with Prince on the HBO Chris Rock Show and my eyes, ears, and soul INSTANTLY fell MADLY in love with her! Thank you for this AWESOME interview!

@CumulusSkies 5 жыл бұрын

What a terrific interview. Thanks so much!

@petebjerkelund5088 3 жыл бұрын

Saw Rhonda with Jeff Beck, what a show! Very solid bassist, (and I like that she was born in Halifax and grew up in Montreal.🇨🇦)

@ixthisss 4 жыл бұрын

P r i n c e 💜 Her name is Rhonda and she is funky! 🙏🏻

@JoelStevenett 5 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful interview!! Thank You Dom and Rhonda!!😎🙏

@chrislestermusic 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview and a great perspective from an amazing musician/human.

@scottarchibaldmusic 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Rhonda you're awesome !

@ldbass62 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview! Thank you for this series. looking forward to more.

@MorrisMills 5 жыл бұрын

Rhonda dropped lots of gems

@susankirkland3852 Жыл бұрын

Music heals people….so true

@1CandyGirl 3 жыл бұрын

BRAVO!!! AWESOME interview! Rhonda is one of the most fascinating people I've ever known. You are a delightful interviewer, Dom Famularo!!

@GrafStorm 4 жыл бұрын

It is for the love of music, that is the driver of doing it. Thanks, great interview.

@drums2784 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview

@tobor58 5 жыл бұрын

That was refreshing. Level headed, talented and seemed genuinely nice and stunning too. I have to say Bass Goddess fits. I Don't get out like I used to but I hope she comes to DC so I can see her live.

@tasmlmbell1126 4 жыл бұрын

I Love Her♥️🎸♥️

@coopja3330 5 жыл бұрын

Love you Rhonda!

@KeithCopeland778 4 жыл бұрын

Rhonda is not only a fantastic musician, but she is also intelligent and very cool! Great interview!

@plecturaproductions5816 4 жыл бұрын

I love Rhonda! She is funkyyyy 🎸

@mightyV444 4 жыл бұрын

"We're Healers, we're Travelling Healers", YES! Beautiful statement and so very true, too! :-)

@daynelawless 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! 💜

@JFK1180 5 жыл бұрын

What a woman and what a player. Mind blown! Respect. And Dom is Great . How i Wish i had Heard this interview 20 years ago. Thank you Rhonda!

@misslindacjones2392 5 жыл бұрын

agreed

@JFK1180 5 жыл бұрын

@@misslindacjones2392 cool

@SuperQdaddy 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful interview

@heirling25 4 жыл бұрын

Love Ronda Smith. Great musician, very articulate.

@etpslick100 2 жыл бұрын

Love the interview! Love Rhonda Smith!! Learn a lot from her and saxophonist Walter Beasley, & bassist Basil Farrington about finances. Yes; LEARN AND BE DISCIPLINE when it comes to money! Powerful!🤨💰👍🏾

@misslindacjones2392 5 жыл бұрын

i love Rhonda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mystickitties5851 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. I love your energy. #RhondaSmith 👍 🌞 🙏 💜 🎸 ✨

@Martinuci 3 жыл бұрын

She is amazing...such an inspiring interview! Thanks for existing and being this beautiful human being that you are Rhonda. Love! Also, thanks for all these great interviewsThe Sessions Panel...love all of them):

@TheSessionsPanel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We appreciate your support of our channel & sharing too!

@paulreese3071 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was 25min well spent! "Live on less than you make" she almost had trouble spitting it out, but it is the fundamental route to financial security. I love her playing have seen her on 3 different occasions w/ Jeff Beck. I wish I had seen her w/ His Purple Highness. She is Rhonda, and she is FUNKY :-)

@LodoGrdzak 4 жыл бұрын

Such a together chick. Always impressed with her on stage; but even more so now.

@VegasAlien1 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing woman and bassist.

@donnyedc 5 жыл бұрын

WOW, That was absolutely the BEST INTERVIEW I have heard in a long time! She was so engaging, insightful, and forthcoming with her take on the BUSINESS OF BEING A MUSICIAN and the state of the industry. Kudos to her and your team.

@TheSessionsPanel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks @Donnye Collins! Glad you're enjoying these & help us share our channel to empower more musicians with www.thesessions.org

@soulfinga100 2 жыл бұрын

Supreme Musician....and Supreme Human Being!!!!

@alaresrock9810 4 жыл бұрын

Great Interview! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@augustalaurentbiehly3277 5 жыл бұрын

Probably the most intelligent interview of the series. First time I hear concrete advice about how to plan your finances. Art and business are not necessarily in opposition. Interview Neil Stubenhaus on this topic! He's got a load of experience and recently lectured at Berklee about art and business.

@TheSessionsPanel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Neil was a great addition to our panel a few years ago, and thought you'd like this info from Rhonda Smith kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNOan7qYs7CrYHU.html

@faithbassed49 4 жыл бұрын

She is so cool!

@joetumolo7550 3 жыл бұрын

The sixth member of the band is space Briiliant!

@deheckler 2 жыл бұрын

Ah Montreal brings It I used to go there in late 70's The Paris of The West!! Bass Players Own the World!!

@luisfernando-mm3jt 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesssssssonnnnn

@brianborman8590 2 жыл бұрын

my number one bassist ♀️

@gunoronde 2 жыл бұрын

Smart girl

@seabud6408 3 жыл бұрын

Saw her with Beck. Great player!

@Rectifiable 5 жыл бұрын

💜

@nemo227 4 жыл бұрын

It's what I've been saying for decades: you learn what you live with.

@MA4TU2 2 жыл бұрын

Smart lady.

@pervezmquadir1314 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous ❤️🙏 Rhonda ❤️🙏😊

@TheSessionsPanel 2 жыл бұрын

🤗 She's awesome! Thanks for watching & please subscribe to help us grow & bring you many more Artists interviews!

@marioradovic2806 3 жыл бұрын

Cool and smart lady.

@jamesbond4633 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and smart lady. Liked a lot of what she said. Have a little discipline and don't have to put up such a huge glamour image. How many rock stars went bankrupt buy so many cars?lol You can tell she truly loves music. It is healing when done for real and played for real from a good place. Thanks for this interview. A Quebecois too ..didn't know that.

@frozd58 5 жыл бұрын

Another great content. Dom is a wonderful host and Rhonda is very well spoken and down to earth while being a great musician. Such a great conclusion too.Thank you so much for this Dom.

@MacTeee 5 жыл бұрын

Montreal girl...go Rhonda!!! How times have changed...unless you were a major act (think Zeppelin or Michael Jackson) going on tour was always a money losing proposition.

@regaltip8A 4 жыл бұрын

I am always interested in what these guys actually make dollar wise. Ever since Bernard Purdie, who was supposedly one of the most in demand session players, had to resort to crowdfunding to print his autobiography you really have to take stock that they really dont do well financially even at that high level.

@Nava5ha7 4 жыл бұрын

Rhonda, near the end of this interview, asks a question. Who set the mechanical rates? And, why hasn't it increased over the years? Doing a novice Google search, I found that a Copyright arbitration panel sets these rates. My question - Who gets to be on these panels? Is it just number-crunchers or are there any actual musicians allowed to have a say?

@vincentm614 5 жыл бұрын

I have a friend that recorded a CD and I played bass on one song for no fee. He would not let me have a copy because he was worried that his song would get stolen. He somehow thinks he is going to lose money and could not grasp the fact as Rhonda says you need to play out to make money. Somehow he believes movie producers or television may use his recordings. There are so many artist out there trying to get their foot in the door and youve got to bust your ass. Nobody is going to come to you.

@shmuelhirsch2069 3 жыл бұрын

My wet dream is actually to have Prince and Jeff Beck jam together on stage.

@bassiclogic Жыл бұрын

The musicians are faced with this dilemma of low pay percentages because when they started this they didn't stand up and buck the new system of greed and destruction! They could have just stopped making music available to online sales by not producing albums. The internet ruined music!

@petebjerkelund5088 3 жыл бұрын

All musicians and up and coming musicians should watch what she has to say as well as the Sessions episode where she speaks about the financial side of the music business.

@TheSessionsPanel 3 жыл бұрын

Agree Per! Rhonda has some great tips for artists! Here's another clip she did for us! Thanks! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNOan7qYs7CrYHU.html

@brittdavid8591 3 жыл бұрын

👊🏾

@ascejim 4 жыл бұрын

Fine looking woman right there.

@mikeaustin4138 2 жыл бұрын

What would happen if musicians invested in creating a competitor to these big streaming companies and sent more of the revenue to the artists? I suspect that a lot of people would move to this new service if they knew the musicians were getting more of the money.

@TheSessionsPanel 2 жыл бұрын

Agree! Great idea! Thanks for watching & sharing!

@susankirkland3852 Жыл бұрын

Yes she’s smart but also few musicians talk so much about the business side of music. It’s so unfair that people feel entitled to have the music for zero payment. Those of us who have always purchase vinyl appreciate that musicians should be paid. It’s very shockingly sad.

@tinaneaderhiser9127 2 жыл бұрын

❤🔥💥😍👍🤗👏🥰💥🔥💛

@Gibfenez 5 жыл бұрын

Very sharp, and hot, lady! Wow.

@BrianKlobyGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

@elizabethanderson2968 3 жыл бұрын

She BAD!

@swgraphics9059 3 жыл бұрын

She used "present tense" alot when talking about Prince

@teoasfghj7849 3 жыл бұрын

yes 🥺

@user-gi6ee8vj1y 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that, too. Hard to believe he's gone.

@alfredsmith6381 Жыл бұрын

Does she have light sensitivity? She's wearing dark lenses in a lot of these videos.

@rbcrbc7913 2 жыл бұрын

“Who set that rate?” Edit.

@TheGroovezone Жыл бұрын

is she black or native amerian?

@MuammarHamed 3 жыл бұрын

If there's ever been a woman that exudes lesbian it's her! Not a bad manner but she is very feminine and masculine! She is the kind of woman that would be attractive to both male and females!

@christophertracy2807 2 жыл бұрын

SHe is obviously a lesbian - unfortunately for dudes that dig her

@bobbygray496 2 жыл бұрын

Music did not save her, it was Jesus that saved her!

@ChromaticHarp Жыл бұрын

No, it was music

@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION 5 жыл бұрын

I love her.. Rhonda, will you marry me. :) #Wifeematerial

@niqulusviii987 4 жыл бұрын

You aint lying

@kilgoretrout321 3 жыл бұрын

I get what she's saying about being underrepresented. BUT consumers are going to listen to whatever costs the least, and if you're going to charge more, you better deliver. But everytime an artist gets paid and gets established, they start putting out mediocre work. Unless you're trained in artistry to where you know how to make deliberate choices that deliver quality work EVERY TIME a la David Bowie, all you're doing is reusing the same bag of tricks. That can't be worth $20 a CD, or record, or whatever.