The Working Bassist

The Working Bassist, What You Really Need to Know to Survive in New York City, is designed to inform bassists (and all musicians) interested in coming to New York City to pursue their musical endeavors. In addition to being informative, the series of interviews has been geared towards inspiring those who are already working musicians. Interviews include bassists Meshell Ndegeocello, Neil Jason, Reggie Washington, Tim Lefebvre, Johannes Weidenmueller and many more! It has received five star reviews from bassists, Mark Egan, Lincoln Goines & Patrick Pfeiffer to name a few.

"This kind of veteran information can be considered a kind of survival guide to becoming a working, professional bass player, and should be required reading at music schools."
Mike Visceglia – bassist & musical director for Suzanne Vega

"John Carey has managed to put together a beautiful palette of colorful characters in his collection of interviews with New York City bassists, shedding light on how focus, dedication and perseverance helped each one of them make it in the ultimate metropolis of the performing arts. Carey’s book should serve as a great inspiration for any new (or old) bass player trying to make it in The Big Apple."
Patrick Pfeiffer – bassist & author of Bass Guitar for Dummies & Improve Your Groove

“When New York bassist John Carey first approached me with his book, I thought, Finally! New York has always been extremely alluring but also intimidating, massive and overwhelming, so a guide to a bass player’s specific needs is a godsend. Carey succeeds in bringing focused attention on the real-life experiences of a wide array of New York City bassists. . . Anyone toying with the idea of a move ought to buy this immediately.”
Bass Player Magazine

"After breezing through this easy-to-read book, you will find ‘25 tips for success’, a section with ‘New York City Wisdom, Perspective and Inspiration’ and even a space for your own notes!”
Bass Musician Magazine