Micah Howard has just released a cool new app called iDouble Bass. This app is free (!) and has an in-app purchase ($.99) of Micah’s excellent scale and technique books. It’s filled with fantastic and clear step-by-step lessons on all aspects of double bass playing like standing, sitting, left hand, right hand, thumb position, and… Continue reading 548: iDouble Bass
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547: Persistence
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of persistence: Karl Fenner – Atlanta Symphony Kristin Korb – jazz artist James Oesi – soloist, chamber musician, and organizer Caleb Quillen – Kansas City Symphony Leon Bosch – soloist, chamber musician, and conductor Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass… Continue reading 547: Persistence
546: Expat Adventures
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of expat adventures: John Goldsby – WDR Big Band Marc Ramirez – Metropolitana Academy Jennifer Downing Olsson – Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra Charlie DeRamus – Gothenburg Symphony Kristin Zoernig – Philharmonia Baroque Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with… Continue reading 546: Expat Adventures
545: Traveling with a Bass
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of traveling with a bass: Ron Carter – jazz legend Diego Zecharies – Galicia Symphony Orchestra principal solo bass Nick Lloyd – luthier Kevin Smith – Willie Nelson Band Marco Panascia – New York City jazz bassist Listen to more “best of” episodes at… Continue reading 545: Traveling with a Bass
544: Bass Humor
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of bass humor: Joel Reist – Nashville Symphony principal bass Leigh Mesh – MET Opera Orchestra associate principal bass Lucia Turino – The Devil Makes Three Kevin Smith – Willie Nelson Band Derek Jones – bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s show KÀ Listen to… Continue reading 544: Bass Humor