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Scott Cushman

Musician

Scott Cushman is a musician specializing in the bass guitar based in Portland, Oregon. Scott strongly believes in a DIY approach to music and the importance of fostering a good music community on and off the stage. His band, Rad Max, has released two full-length albums, played shows all around the Pacific Northwest, and started their own music-and-movie series called "So Bad, It's Rad!". They have been featured on Drunk Dials Records, PDX Pop Now!, & Tender Loving Empire compilations, in a short horror film, and played with touring acts such as SPELLS, Daikaiju, and MDC.

Education

  • BA, English Literature, University of Oregon

Favorite Piece of Advice

When someone compliments you after a show, don't say what you did wrong. Take the compliment.

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Co-authored Articles (7)

How to

Survive a General Admission Floor

If you're buying tickets for music festivals or concerts with big-name bands, you might find yourself in possession of a general admission floor ticket. The general admission floor is a standing-room-only space in front ...

How to

Plug a Guitar Into a Laptop

As technology became more accessible and less expensive, independently recording and editing your own songs and covers became a reality. Today, guitarists of all levels can produce raw recordings or create stylized maste...

How to Change Bass Strings the Right Way

This is a brief guide that is very simple and shows you a quick way to change the strings on your bass guitar. After you have done it once you'll never forget how.

How to

Get a Good Jazz Guitar Tone

There are some jazz purists who say the only good jazz sound is a hollow-bodied arch top, either unamplified or through a time-tested amp brand like Polytone or a Fender Twin. You can coax a good jazz sound out of any am...

How to

Pick a Band Name

Picking a band name can be one of the most fun and most challenging parts of starting out in a new band. If you want to know how to find a classic that will represent your band creatively and uniquely, you can learn how ...

How to

Compose a Good Bassline

Basslines are very important to a song—even if it doesn't seem so at first. They provide that moving feeling and display the song's structure. Depending on the music, there are different methods used to write a bassl...

How to

Organise a Gig

Ever been to a local gig and had a good time? Well, here's your chance to run your own gig, make some cash and have fun! All it takes is a little determination and some confidence. Organising a live music event isn't nea...