Author: Trevor Jones

961: Nick Scholefield on winning a position in the Atlanta Symphony

Nick Scholefield joined the double bass section of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 2022. Prior to joining the ASO, Scholefield was a member of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2019. He studied with Jeffrey Turner and Bruce Bransby and is a Georgia native. We talk about Nick’s audition process, lessons learned along the way, his… Continue reading 961: Nick Scholefield on winning a position in the Atlanta Symphony

960: Transcribing pieces for the double bass – pros and cons

This episode covers the benefits and challenges of transcribing music for the double bass.  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 Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass… Continue reading 960: Transcribing pieces for the double bass – pros and cons

959: Lynn Hannings on bow making and sustainability

Lynn Hannings founded her bowmaking studio in 1970 and is regarded as one of the world’s finest double bass bow makers.  In addition to her bowmaking, she is an advocate for the conservation of tropical hardwoods used in musical instruments.  Lynn recently retired from the Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra after 50 years as a bassist… Continue reading 959: Lynn Hannings on bow making and sustainability

958: Choosing double bass strings

This episode digs into the ever-complex topic of choosing bass strings.  Enjoy, and you can check out videos on bass strings here. 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 Classical Bass… Continue reading 958: Choosing double bass strings