Bill Dickens

Bill Dickens has enjoyed a legendary career. The list of credits do not fit on one page; he has been a highly prized bass player in the studio and on stage for many years. Janet Jackson, The Meters, Ramsey Lewis, and many more have tapped his extraordinary bass style for their albums. Bill has appeared live with Chaka Kahn, Bernie Worrell, Grover Washington, Johnny Mathis, Al Dimeola, Pat Metheny, and dozens more. He has been a producer and writer on projects with Aretha Franklin, Bootsy Collins, Terry Hunter, Brian Culbertson, Fareed Haque, Jerry Harrison, and more. Bill ‘The Buddha’ Dickens has done it all.

Bass

Instrument

Funk

Genres

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aditya2509

10/20/20

GREAT

As a Music Producer it was very important for me to play other instruments other than just guitar. Learning the basics of bass wasn't that difficult but to become proficient was a different thing. I came across Bill's lessons on the channel and I was completely blown away. It helped me analyse the song with respect to bass, build different styles of grooves, incorporate different techniques, and it also proved very helpful for understanding beat making, which was very challenging for a beginner but really helpful. The lessons were really easy to follow, precise articulate and most importantly engaging. Hoping to see more lessons on truefire!

Derek S.

10/10/19

Bill Dickens About the Educator

Very detailed lots of great information !

Xavier T.

10/10/19

Bill Dickens, an extraordinary musician

I've worked with Bill for about 20 years. Bill is by far the most disciplined and dedicated musician that I've played with. This man will blow your mind If you already play bass, his playing will make you reconsider your path. Hes AMAZING