In his debut book, BMI-award winning songwriter and musician Murphy Karges (founding bassist of Sugar Ray) breaks down the basics needed to become a great bass player and musician.

Part musical toolbox, part rollicking storybook, Murphy offers up his 35+ years of experience to show you how to gain the skillset needed to grasp the intangibles of the craft. You’ll learn the essential notes, understand how modern songs are constructed, grow your confidence, identify the important people in your life, learn how to communicate, gain the power to create without fear, and even embark on writing songs of your own.  

Simple, comprehensive, and often hilarious, Basics for Bassists is an engaging workbook that will compel you to jump on your bass, slap your amp’s power button and start chasing down your dreams.