Contrabass Conversations
1,059 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsContrabass Conversations features interviews and performances from top leaders in the world of the double bass. Podcast host Jason Heath dives deep into what makes these world-class artists tick. With 2 million downloads and counting, Contrabass Conversations is the most popular podcast for double bassists. Join the community and experience life on the low end of the spectrum!
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999: How to bring up your energy for a performance with Louis Levitt
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBToday we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to bring up your energy level for a performance. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Thank you to our sponsors! ...
998: How to warm up in ANY situation (silent and effective!) with Louis Levitt
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBToday we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to warm up when you don’t have much time. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Thank you to our sponsors! C...
997: Arnold Schnitzer on The Handy Double Bassist
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBRenowned double bass luthier Arnold Schnitzer recently released a book titled The Handy Double Bassist; Maintenance, Adjustments and Repairs for the Non-Luthier. This book is available in print edition through the ISB Store as well as through the DBHQ digital store. We dig into the inspiration for this book, what bassists can and can’t do on their own, strange tales from years of maintaining basses, and much more. Enjoy, and check out our conversation from 2016 to learn more about A...
996: Change a string in record time with Louis Levitt
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBToday we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to change a string much more quickly than normal. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Thank you to our sponsor, ...
995: John Kennedy on teaching
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBToday we feature John Kennedy, who has been one of the leading double bass educators for decades. I’ve had the good pleasure to serve on the International Society of Bassists Board of Directors with him as well as on the faculty of several double bass camps, and he is a first-class performer, teacher, and human being. I hope you enjoy this thoughtful conversation with a dear friend and wonderful member of the double bass community! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interview...
994: Nick Lloyd on his bench copy of Edgar Meyer's Gabrielli double bass
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBToday we chat with double bass maker Nick Lloyd about the story behind his bench copy of Edgar Meyer’s Giovanni Battista Gabrielli from 1769. Nick copied Edgar’s bass (#55) for Paul Kowert, and the Meyer bass copy that he bright to ISB (#60) was played by Gary Karr during the ISB headliner concert with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten. Enjoy, and be sure to check out more of Nick’s great work on his website, Facebook, and Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast to get these intervi...
993: Bill Harrison on Making the Low Notes
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBToday, we talk with former podcast guest Bill Harrison about his new memoir Making the Low Notes: A Life in Music. This is a great read about what it was like diving into Chicago’s lively jobbing world through the 1970s and beyond. Enjoy, and you can pick up a copy on Amazon! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversatio...
992: Sean O’Hara on long-term progress
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBSean O'Hara recently won an audition for a double bass section position in the Fort Worth Symphony. In this episode, we talk about Sean’s journey from the San Francisco Bay area to UCLA to study with Chris Hanulik, his time working with Brian Johnson at Cal State Fullerton, his with studying with Tim Pitts at Rice University, lessons learned after 33 auditions, getting into traditional Irish, music, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to...
991: Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell on their bass and piano partnership
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThis year’s San Francisco Winter Bass Bash recital guest was Szymon Marciniak, a fabulous bass soloist and educator who appeared on the podcast in 2016. Szymon performed an inspiring program with his longtime collaborator and pianist Evan Mitchell. In this interview we discuss how Szymon and Evan have approached collaborating over the past decade. Enjoy, and check out more footage from this event here! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!...
990: Nicole Melrose on double bass strings
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBNicole Melrose is an orchestral string clinician for D’Addario and the founder of StringRise, which we covered with Nicole in a 2021 interview. Today, we dig into the world of double bass strings, how they are made, what makes double bass strings unique, and the various strings offered by D’Addario. D’Addario is a past sponsor of the podcast, and if you join their Players Circle with the code DCLINIC2023, you can get 50% off of up to five D’Addario products with free shipping. Subscrib...
989: Alexander Verster on composition and London freelance life
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAlexander Verster is a composer and double bassist located in London. He was born in South Africa, but soon ended up in New Zealand prior to his move to London. We talk about his deep dive into the double bass, how composing fits into his life, and much more. Enjoy and be sure to check out Alexander’s scores and recordings and also give his YouTube Channel a follow! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all thin...
988: Kaelan Decman on his audition path and process
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBKaelan Decman joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Associate Principal Bass in spring 2022. Prior to his appointment, he was a member of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra bass section. He is a graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. We talk about his audition journey and much more in this wide-ranging conversation. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automa...
987: Jonathan Colbert on career possibilities
April 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBJonathan Colbert recently joined the faculty of the University of Memphis, bringing a wealth of experience gathered from playing with ensembles like the Atlanta Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra. He spent six years serving as co-principal bass of the Royal Danish Orchestra, and he is in high demand as a performer and private teacher. We talk about his path through the music world, the highlights and challenges of a career as an orchestral player, his appr...
986: Lauren Pierce on how to learn a piece
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBLauren Pierce is a double bassist and educator who has put together a cool guide titled 6 Steps to Learning A New Piece. In this episode, we dive into each of these steps and why it’s important in the preparatory process of learning a new piece. We also catch up on a variety of topics in this fun conversation with a longtime friend and colleague. Pick up a copy of the guide here, and be sure to give Lauren a follow on Instagram and YouTube. You can also check out prior podcasts w...
985: Sebastiano Dessanay on 377 and multidisciplinary creativity
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBSebastiano Dessanay recently released his 377: double CD. This remarkable project, which we discussed in early 2020, featured Sebastiano visiting the 377 municipalities of Sardinia traveling exclusively by bicycle: one a day for 14 months. We talk how this album evolved out of his epic journey, his book covering the journey, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Sebastiano and his cool project on his website, bandcamp, YouTube, and Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast ...
984: Dan McCain on Moments in Time
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBBorn and raised in Philadelphia, Dan McCain is a bassist, composer/arranger, and band leader who has recently released his debut album, Moments in Time. We dig into Dan’s background, the Philly jazz scene, the story behind this album, and more. A big shout-out to Katie Thiroux for connecting us, and be sure to check out Dan’s new album on bandcamp or Spotify and also give him a follow on Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!...
983: Nataly Linares on young bassist education
March 30, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBNataly Linares is a bassist and educator originally from Bogotá, Colombia. Since December 2020, she has been working with young students and teachers through the Festival Internacional de Contrabajo Infantil with teachers from Mexico, Spain, United States and Germany. She also works with the International Society of Bassists helping the Young Bassists Program. We talk about the inspiration behind this festival and what the 2023 festival will look like in Colombia. Enjoy! Subs...
982: Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel on double bass restoration
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, we go behind the scenes of double bass restoration with Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel. Zachary is internationally renowned for his repair, restoration and maintenance services, and Scott had him come to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for a residency covering basic emergency setup and repair. Enjoy, and be sure to give Zachary a follow on Instagram and check out his website for a video covering the work that he does. Subscribe to the podcast to get th...
981: Jason on the Touching Greatness Podcast
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBAllan Jay Santos recently launched his podcast Touching Greatness, and it was a pleasure to be his guest for episode 6! This “turn the tables” episode features Allan interviewing me, and the conversation goes into all kinds of interesting territory. Enjoy, and if you dig this episode, give Allan’s podcast a follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass doubl...
980: Podcast vs. Video - How I decide what format to use
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThis solo show explores my decision-making process about what kind of content warrants a podcast versus a video. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, availa...
979: Andy Moritz on Scale Skills for double bass
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBAndy Moritz is a double bassist and educator in the Houston area, and he has recently released Scale Skills, groundbreaking new work covering how Andy approaches major scales with his students. This book is available in our sheet music store, and in this episode, we talk about the concept behind the book and what it covers. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch doub...
978: Are bridge adjusters a good idea on double bass?
February 27, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBThis solo show explores the pros and cons of double bass bridge adjusters and is an accompaniment to a recent YouTube video. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass co...
977: Gael McKeon on building double basses
February 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBGael McKeon is a double bass luthier who recently moved back to the United States after moving his shop to Toulouse, France. He was based in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2011 to 2018, and we recorded a podcast back in 2018 right before he relocated. We talk about Gael’s past few years and his shift into bass building. He is currently focused on building instruments of his own design, inspired by classic and modern forms and ideas. His first completed bass is currently in the Finl...
976: 6 apps that help my double bass practicing
February 20, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThis solo show explores six apps that I use for daily double bass practice and is an accompaniment to this week’s YouTube video. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bas...
975: Roberto Cassani of poet / shuts / clock
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBRoberto Cassani has recently released a duo album on Sunnyside Records. Titled poet / shuts / clock, it is a collaboration with saxophonist Fraser A. Campbell and is filled with a rich array of textures and sonic explorations. Enjoy this new release from Roberto and Fraser, and check out our past conversations with Roberto here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch do...
974: About George Bornoff with Jacob Dakon
February 13, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis episode features a guest lecture with Jacob M. Dakon, the Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Music Education at the University of Kansas, Division of Music Education and Music Therapy, detailing the life, history, and impact of esteemed string pedagogue Dr. George Bornoff. Enjoy, and check out the accompanying YouTube video and my extended interview with FASE Executive Director Debbie Lisle. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatica...
973: Nisse Palm on Chain of Sounds
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBNisse Palm is getting close to a launch of Chain of Sounds, his MusicTech portal for Double Bass. His advisory board is made up of prominent bassists in a variety of styles as well as bass luthier Arnold Schnitzer, and he has a video presentation about the project and two survey questions. We talk about the idea behind Chain of Sounds and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the video and survey to help get this project launched. Subscribe to the podcast to get these inte...
972: Exploring the universe of double bass harmonics
February 06, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBKyle Motl recently released a book titled Bells Plucked from the Air - a guide to (mostly) pizzicato harmonic techniques for the double bass. I put out a YouTube review of the book and demonstrated the techniques, and this podcast dig deeper into the cool world of harmonics on the bass. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Cont...
971: Dan Carson on his path to the Chicago Symphony bass section
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBDaniel Carson is the most recent addition to the Chicago Symphony bass section. Dan and I chatted in 2018 about his journey thus far, and today we dig into his audition process, lessons learned during his studies with David Allen Moore, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free...
970: Four winter bass events you should know about
January 30, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBWinter can be a slow time of year, with treacherous weather making double bass travel tough. Fortunately, there are several vibrant double bass events that make this season a time of learning and community. Here are four upcoming events that are great for students, professionals, amateurs, and anyone interested in the bass. You can check out even more events like this on our double bass events map. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! ...
969: Chuck Israels on his new bass and upcoming projects
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBChuck Israels recently picked up a new Jonathan Li bass from Eastman Strings, the company for whom I work. I got together with Chuck in Portland over the holidays to talk to him about what he likes about it and to do some play tests. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Androi...
968: Cole Davis - The New Simandl
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBToday’s episode digs into a new version of the Simandl Method by Cole Davis that is re-fingered with the jazz bassist in mind. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass ...
967: Thoughts on Simandl vs Rabbath as foundational double bass methods
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBToday’s episode is a musing on the value and/or frustration posed by the Simandl Method. Find Cole Davis's adaptation, The New Simandl. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical B...
966: My current favorite solo double bass pieces
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBToday’s episode digs into some of my current double bass repertoire and was inspired by this recent blog post. Enjoy, and you can find the individual pieces I talked about in this episode below: Chorale by Nicholas Walker Charles at His Leisure by Michael Kurth Californian Duett by Simon Garcia Ensorceler by Donovan Stokes and Decade’s End by Craig Butterfield Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things ...
965: Hagai Bilitzky on New Sound of the Middle East
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHagai Bilitzky recently released a new album titled New Sound of the Middle East. Hagai specializes in the Middle Eastern double bass and is an active performer and teacher based in Jerusalem. We spoke live for the podcast at the 2018 European Bass Congress in Lucca. Today, we talk about the story behind this new album, what Hagai has been up to the past few years, double bass in Middle Eastern music, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the new album and follow along with ...
964: 10 most ANNOYING stand partner traits for double bassists
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThis episode covers the 10 most annoying stand partner habits. Enjoy, and you can check out the video version of this here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, av...
963: Nina Bernat on chamber music and career possibilities
January 02, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBNina Bernat is the first prize winner at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition and first and grand prize winner of the 2022 Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition. At the age of 19, she performed as guest principal of the Israel Philharmonic under Adrás Schiff and Osmo Vänskä and the New York Philharmonic under Gustavo Dudamel. As a recipient of the 2019 Keston MAX Fellowship, she performed with the London Symphony Orchestra on a subscription series concert...
962: Happy Holidays and plans for 2023
December 29, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, Jason shares plans for 2023 and more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass. Thank you...
961: Nick Scholefield on winning a position in the Atlanta Symphony
December 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBNick Scholefield joined the double bass section of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 2022. Prior to joining the ASO, Scholefield was a member of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2019. He studied with Jeffrey Turner and Bruce Bransby and is a Georgia native. We talk about Nick’s audition process, lessons learned along the way, his preparation process and how it evolved, and much more. Enjoy, and give Nick a follow on YouTube to hear this great player in action! Subscribe to the ...
960: Transcribing pieces for the double bass - pros and cons
December 22, 2022 19:28 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBThis episode covers the benefits and challenges of transcribing music for the double bass. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from ...
959: Lynn Hannings on bow making and sustainability
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBLynn Hannings founded her bowmaking studio in 1970 and is regarded as one of the world’s finest double bass bow makers. In addition to her bowmaking, she is an advocate for the conservation of tropical hardwoods used in musical instruments. Lynn recently retired from the Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra after 50 years as a bassist in this ensemble. We talk about her journey into bowmaking, how the process of bowmaking works, the complexities and urgency in conservation, topics she co...
958: Choosing double bass strings
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis episode digs into the ever-complex topic of choosing bass strings. Enjoy, and you can check out videos on bass strings here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass cou...
957: Rufus Reid on his life in jazz
December 12, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIt was such a pleasure to sit down with Rufus Reid and catch up on his recent activities! Rufus was in San Francisco doing a residency at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and we got a chance to carve out some time to talk shop. We dig into the origins of his revolutionary book The Evolving Bassist, his time at Northwestern, lessons learned on the gig, and much more. Enjoy, and check out Rufus’ recent CD Celebration to hear some super-cool writing for jazz trio and string qua...
956: 15 practicing mistakes and how to fix them
December 09, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis episode elaborates on a blog post devoted to common practicing mistakes and their solutions. Enjoy, and you can check out the video version on the topic here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermedi...
955: Christian Hales on auditioning and his path so far
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBChristian Hales joined the Charleston Symphony in 2022 as Principal Bass. I met him in person here in the San Francisco Bay Area before he departed for this exciting new chapter in his life. We talk about how he got into music, his initial career goals and how they shifted toward orchestral performance, his audition process and lessons learned along the way, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: ...
954: Tell us your story!
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWe’d love to have you contribute to our new website Double Bass HQ! This podcast outlines some ideas for how you can get involved. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass cou...
953: Gloria Jones Allgood on her Atlanta Symphony Orchestra journey
November 28, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBGloria Jones Allgood joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at age 20 in 1984, just before completing her Bachelor's Degree in Double Bass Performance at The University of Michigan. Born into a musical family in Greenville, SC, she studied violin and piano until age 12 when she started studying the bass. She was a member of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra for five years before college, soloing with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at age 14. Six of her summers were spent at Interloch...
952: The story behind DBHQ
November 25, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBJason Heath, Trevor Jones, and Merrill Richmond chat about the idea for Double Bass HQ, working with our developer Wonderly, and the journey from idea to launch. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate ...
951: Richard Andersson on his jazz bass journey
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRichard Andersson is a Danish/Faroese/Icelandic bass player and composer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has gained great recognition for his work as a composer and bass player in the modern jazz field and has released several albums as a bandleader with Danish and international musicians. We talk about his musical background, studies in New York City, what it’s like being a jazz musician in Denmark, his recent album Inviting, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow Richard...
950: Choosing double bass rosin - what’s best for your needs?
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThis solo show digs into various brands of rosin and the pros and cons of each. Enjoy, and check out video reviews of several brands of rosin here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Cl...