This special episode features an interview between renowned double bass pedagogue George Vance and Cleveland Orchestra bassist Henry Peyrebrune. This interview was transcribed by Johnny Hamil and Christian Chesanek and used for the genesis of an article in the International Society of Bassists’ Bass World (Vol. 41. No. 2). A big thanks to everyone involved… Continue reading 577: George Vance in his own words
Author: Trevor Jones
576: Apps I Use for Teaching and Performing
In addition to Modacity and forScore, there are a bunch of apps that Jason regularly uses for teaching and practicing. This final solo show of March 2019 covers some of these and how they can be used. Apps mentioned: AudioNote Tonal Energy Sight Reaching Machine Metronomics AnyTune Pro Gadget Cubasis Launchpad Blocs Wave TouchAble Notion… Continue reading 576: Apps I Use for Teaching and Performing
575: Modacity and forScore
Modacity and forScore are two apps that have become constant companions for Jason’s practicing, performing, and teaching. Today’s solo show digs into ways that these apps can be used to dramatically improve organization and progress in various domains. Links mentioned: Modacity and forScore – blog post on how to incorporate both doublebassblog.org free sheet music… Continue reading 575: Modacity and forScore
574: EDM and Teaching
Electronic dance music and teaching strings… are these two things even vaguely related? Today’s solo show covers ways that Jason has discovered to incorporate all kinds of cool apps and controllers into various classroom and rehearsal environments. Links mentioned: Ableton MIDI Fighter MuseScore Press by Vince Oliver Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for… Continue reading 574: EDM and Teaching
573: Building Better Bass Sections
Why are strange things happening back there in the bass section? We cover this evergreen and amusing topic in today’s solo show, and also tips for developing stronger student bass sections. Links mentioned: Speaking Bass – Keynote from TMEA 2019 Speaking Bass – PDF handout from Midwest Clinic 2018 Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free… Continue reading 573: Building Better Bass Sections