Daniel Carson is the most recent addition to the Chicago Symphony bass section. Dan and I chatted in 2018 about his journey thus far, and today we dig into his audition process, lessons learned during his studies with David Allen Moore, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to… Continue reading 971: Dan Carson on his path to the Chicago Symphony bass section
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970: Four winter bass events you should know about
Winter can be a slow time of year, with treacherous weather making double bass travel tough. Fortunately, there are several vibrant double bass events that make this season a time of learning and community. Here are four upcoming events that are great for students, professionals, amateurs, and anyone interested in the bass. You can check… Continue reading 970: Four winter bass events you should know about
969: Chuck Israels on his new bass and upcoming projects
Chuck Israels recently picked up a new Jonathan Li bass from Eastman Strings, the company for whom I work. I got together with Chuck in Portland over the holidays to talk to him about what he likes about it and to do some play tests. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered… Continue reading 969: Chuck Israels on his new bass and upcoming projects
968: Cole Davis – The New Simandl
Today’s episode digs into a new version of the Simandl Method by Cole Davis that is re-fingered with the jazz bassist in mind. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner’s… Continue reading 968: Cole Davis – The New Simandl
968: Thoughts on Simandl vs Rabbath as foundational double bass methods
Today’s episode is a musing on the value and/or frustration posed by the Simandl Method. Find Cole Davis’s adaptation, The New Simandl, in our sheet music store. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle.… Continue reading 968: Thoughts on Simandl vs Rabbath as foundational double bass methods