1001: Gael McKeon interviews Jason

Gael McKeon interviews Jason about the origins of the podcast, the experience of putting out 1000 episodes, and plans for the podcast’s future.  Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Thank you to our sponsors! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at… Continue reading 1001: Gael McKeon interviews Jason

1000: Live in San Francisco with Chuck Israels, Charles Chandler, Amos Yang, and Andres Martin

We celebrate the 1000th episode of Contrabass Conversations live at the 2023 Golden Gate Bass Camp! Learn more about today’s guests: Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Thank you to our sponsors! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve… Continue reading 1000: Live in San Francisco with Chuck Israels, Charles Chandler, Amos Yang, and Andres Martin

999: How to bring up your energy for a performance with Louis Levitt

Today 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… Continue reading 999: How to bring up your energy for a performance with Louis Levitt

998 – How to warm up in ANY situation (silent and effective!) with Louis Levitt

Today 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… Continue reading 998 – How to warm up in ANY situation (silent and effective!) with Louis Levitt

997: Arnold Schnitzer on The Handy Double Bassist

Renowned 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… Continue reading 997: Arnold Schnitzer on The Handy Double Bassist