Bass Musician Magazine - SPECIAL August 2014 Female Bassist Issue | Page 99

sure that the bass was resting on my right hip, this helped to keep
my spine straight. I prefer having a lighter bass though, as I like
to move about, jump and head-bang when I get the chance. That’s
why it’s been so great working with Zon, as this is something they
were conscious of when making my bass.

cific challenges do you face
le bassist?
in an argument when people
our good for a girl!”

What do you wish someone had told you when you were
first getting started?
To chill out... I used to get so nervous when performing, worrying
about what I played, how it sounded and how it looked, that I forgot
to enjoy it. I wish people were honest and said, “Yes, you will be
judged and you may make mistakes, but, who cares?!” You’re only
human. Music is something that will be constantly progressing;
you will always have something new to learn. The best way to get
better is by going out and playing with others, doing a gig and
getting experience.

ou feel are the advantages?
k there are many advantages. At
he day, a good player is a good
it doesn’t matter if you’re a guy

d that you constantly have to
rself... as a musician, or a
hat happens to be a female?
trying to prove myself as a
feel that nothing is ever quite
h; I always want to improve, as
much to learn! I always want try
ell, I want to be taken seriously.
, they underestimate me before
a lot of comments like, “I wasn’t
me think, “Well you know I came
u expecting?!” I guess I do have
ct as a female musician.

o be taken professionally in

your all into it.

iew, do you find managing
ging? If so, do you have any

mething I get used to. I did play
ger and that was pretty heavy. I
sture in front of a mirror to make

Any advice for other females interested in getting started
on the bass?
Just play. Make your friends learn other instruments, start a band,
be creative, write your own music and play along to your favorite
songs.
What can we look forward to from you in the coming year?
Lots of noise! New music with a band I’ve been writing and
recording with called ‘Echo Boom Generation’ and more touring
with Kate Nash!

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ing and enjoying music. It’s also
-girl band that are insane... that’s
oxx. She blew my mind. I always
Tour’ when I need a kick-up-thecan play!