Naj Qureshi of Ottawa Imports has an interesting business model. Naj has made it his mission to get the highest quality hand carved Italian basses into the hands of bassists at prices that are unbeatable for the quality of Ottava’s Inventory. His priority starting Ottava has been to make sure that any bassist has… Continue reading 614: Naj Qureshi of Ottava Imports
Author: Trevor Jones
613: Chris Kosky on The Thumb Transition Zone
Chris Kosky is a former bassist for the Air Force Band and just came out with a book titled The Thumb Transition Zone. Designed for intermediate and advanced students, this book focuses on the middle area of the double bass fingerboard, providing exercises for playing more effortlessly and musically in this region of the bass.… Continue reading 613: Chris Kosky on The Thumb Transition Zone
612: Hector Tirado on proprioception
Hector Tirado can’t hear, but uses the the technique of proprioception to play the double bass by feeling the vibrations of the double bass through his skin. He has presented at several International Society of Bassists conventions, and he has a great collection of videos on his YouTube Channel demonstrating how he plays the… Continue reading 612: Hector Tirado on proprioception
611: Tom Knific on creative careers
Tom Knific leads a full life as a bassist, composer, and educator. He has taught at Western Michigan University since 1987 and was appointed Director of Jazz Studies in 2000. He is also extremely active as a composer and touring musician. Tom has also been involved in the double bass community for many years as… Continue reading 611: Tom Knific on creative careers
610: Audrey Jo Williams on teaching
Audrey Jo Williams is the owner of Music with Audrey and teaches string lessons in Bloomington, Indiana. We had the chance to sit down with her at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention and chat about her career, teaching, starting a business, and more. Enjoy, and learn more about Audrey and what she does… Continue reading 610: Audrey Jo Williams on teaching