JGT Talks To The Founder Of The Atlanta Institute of Music

We go way back with bassist Adam Nitti.He was an early contributor to Bass Musician Magazine with his bass technique pieces. We have enjoyed his music, reviewed his albums, and noted his educational projects; we have followed his trajectory almost as long as we have been in existence. Seeing his bigger-than-life photo at the Ibanez booth during the NAMM shows behind his beautiful signature basses have always been fun.Now we are very pleased to bring you this conversation with Adam where we catch up and talk about his signature basses, and sound chain, as well as projects both present and future.Cover Photo, Shannon FontaineThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in December 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Hailing from Detroit, Jerome Rimson has been laying down the low end for over 55 years. During that timeframe, he has played with some of the biggest names of our time and excelled as a producer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist. As you might imagine, Jerome is a wealth of information as he is part of the ongoing history of our beloved electric bass.Join me as we hear about Jerome’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, his plans for the future and so many colorful stories from back in the day.Header Photo, Sharon Quigley.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in December 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Nashville is one of the most iconic music scenes in the United States. Hailing from this super-active city, we have Ryan Jennings, bassist and vocalist for Teddy and the Rough Riders. The band just released their latest album “Down Home” on vinyl and CD, and is loaded with the band’s unique Country Rock flavor.Ryan also plays bass for Emily Nenni who has been going strong in the Country Music arena.Join me as we hear about Ryan’s musical Journey, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future.Photos: Brandon Otto (IG @bottophoto) and Courtesy of Teddy and the Rough RidersThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in November 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I am a big fan of Brazilian music and I remember briefly meeting bassist Pops Magellan at a NAMM show years ago and knew our conversation warranted a longer discussion.For this cover interview, I sat down with her to learn more about her musical journey, laying down the low-end for Adam Lambert, her new EP “Damage”, how she gets her sound and so much more.Here is Pops MagellanPhotos, Jack LuThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in February 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Kebonye Nkloso…I am always fascinated to hear about music from other parts of our planet as much has yet to reach my ears. Hailing from Botswana, Skinflint has been rocking its kind of heavy metal since 2006 with Kebonye Nkloso as the bassist and a founding member. They were inspired by many of our time’s great heavy metal bands but chose to branch into specific music based on African spirituality and folklore. The result is unique and not quite like anything I have ever heard.Join me as Kebonye shares his musical journey, how he gets his sound, details about their recent album “Baloi” and the band’s plans for the future.Meet Kebonye Nkloso!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in November 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Emma Anzai…I am always excited to chat with bass players from around the world.Emma Anzai is a founding member and the bassist for Australia’s Sick Puppies, who have been going strong playing Rock since the late 1990s.  Emma also plays bass for Evanescence.Join me as we hear about Emma’s musical journey, how she gets her sound, and her plans for the future.Photo Credit: Alice FischerThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in October 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Steve Freeman and Bill Hart have been friends and music education collaborators for decades - they talk to JGT's Bob Bakert.  Steve Freeman is the founder of the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in September 1985 with the goal of bringing Howard Roberts style school known as GIT Guitar Institute of Technology founded in Hollywood California.  Steve and Bill Hart, who was a long-time, some 30-year guitar department head, met in California while Bill attended GIT and they have been close friends for decades… I think it is very interesting how institutions get off the ground, it's not easy… like an airplane taking off, you need full power and concentration to keep things rolling in a straight line to get off the ground and then diligence to get where you are going… hats off Steve!  This is a remembrance of the early days of what is now an accredited college for music performance, audio, and video production… Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Guitarist Dave Stryker Talks To JGT's Bob Bakert about his new 'movies' project.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Henry Acker.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Lately, I have been discovering quite a few multi-instrumentalists who create their music by playing all the instruments involved. The most amazing aspect of this to me is how proficient they are and how the bass plays a significant role in their music.Dave Perry is one such talented musician, and plays all the instruments in the band “Fear of Water”. Not only does he compose and perform all his music but he has had to surmount some serious obstacles to be where he is today.Join me as we learn about Dave’s Journey, how he overcame being clinically deaf as an infant, how he gets his sound, the process behind his music, and his plans for the future.I am thrilled to introduce you to Dave Perry!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in October 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.