Lauren Pierce recently released Basstudes, a series of 16 etudes organized around bowing, left-hand technique, and right and left-hand coordination. We dig into the inspiration behind this project, her accompanying audio guides, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out more titles from Lauren on DBHQ and also give her a follow on… Continue reading 1031: Lauren Pierce on Basstudes
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1030: Sean Michael Casey on Progressive Orchestral Excerpts
Sean Michael Casey has just released A Progressive Guide to Orchestral Excerpts for the Double Bass, which is a step-by-step method for teaching the fundamentals of good orchestral double bass playing. Sean Michael Casey is a bass teacher in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region, offering lessons to students of all ages and experience. After ten years… Continue reading 1030: Sean Michael Casey on Progressive Orchestral Excerpts
1029: Jordyn Davis on Compose the Way
Jordyn Davis, a multi-talented bassist, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, MI, is the first African-American woman to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition from Michigan State University. She also earned a Master’s in Jazz Studies from the same university. In 2021, after moving to Brooklyn, NY, she was honored as one of the… Continue reading 1029: Jordyn Davis on Compose the Way
1028: Jacob Warren on his Debussy Cello Sonata transcription
Jacob Warren has just released his transcription of the Debussy Cello Sonata, which was the main piece on his competition-winning program at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention. This transcription is a notable new addition to the double bass repertoire and a great opportunity to explore the music of this great composer. We talk… Continue reading 1028: Jacob Warren on his Debussy Cello Sonata transcription
1027: Mark Foley on his Double Bass Concerto
Dr. Mark Foley is Professor of Double Bass and Electric Bass at Wichita State University is the Principal Double Bass for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. He’s also a key figure in Wichita’s jazz scene, collaborating with local and national artists, and has performed as a concerto soloist. Mark also engages in rock gigs, bluegrass sessions… Continue reading 1027: Mark Foley on his Double Bass Concerto