This week I sit down with Nik West - bass player, vocalist and songwriter with credits that include artists such as Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, Prince, John Mayer, Glee and American Idol.

She's been on the cover of Bass Musician Magazine and has also been featured in Bass Player, Bass Quarterly Germany, and Bass Magazine Japan.

In this episode we discuss her past, how she found the bass, why she nearly gave up for good - right through to moving to LA, hanging out with the likes of Andrew Gouché and getting the call from Prince.

In this inaugural episode of The Scott's Bass Lessons Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Rickey Minor - bass player, musical director, composer and producer for some of the biggest artists in history including: Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé and many more.

In this episode we go deep into Rickey's past, from how he found the bass, right through to working with Artists such as Whitney Houston, Britney and Beyoncé, and what it really takes to be one of the highest regarded musical directors of all time.