Conversations about everything Bass Guitar! Hosts Mark J Smith and Ellen O'Reilly interview bass players from every walk of life, from rock stars to session musicians to general working pros. Mark J Smith is a professional bass player and creator of the Talkingbass website and Youtube channel. Ellen O'Reilly is a professional bass player and columnist for Bass Player magazine. The Talkingbass website features bass lessons and courses on all areas of bass playing from beginner bass guitar through to music reading, harmony, ear training, technique and much, much more.