956: 15 practicing mistakes and how to fix them

This episode elaborates on a blog post devoted to common practicing mistakes and their solutions.  Enjoy, and you can check out the video version on the topic 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.… Continue reading 956: 15 practicing mistakes and how to fix them

955: Christian Hales on auditioning and his path so far

Christian Hales joined the Charleston Symphony in 2022 as Principal Bass.  I got together with him in person here in the San Francisco Bay Area before he departed for this exciting new chapter in his life.  We talk about how he got into music, his initial career goals and how they shifted toward orchestral performance,… Continue reading 955: Christian Hales on auditioning and his path so far

954: Tell us your story!

We’d love to have you contribute to our new website Double Bass HQ!  This podcast outlines some ideas for how you can get involved. 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 954: Tell us your story!

953: Gloria Jones Allgood on her Atlanta Symphony Orchestra journey

Gloria Jones Allgood joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at age 20 in 1984, just before completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Double Bass Performance at The University of Michigan. Born into a musical family in Greenville, SC, she studied violin and piano until age 12 when she started studying the bass. She was a member of… Continue reading 953: Gloria Jones Allgood on her Atlanta Symphony Orchestra journey

952: The story behind DBHQ

Jason Heath, Trevor Jones, and Merrill Richmond chat about the idea for Double Bass HQ, working with our developer Wonderly, and the journey from idea to launch. 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… Continue reading 952: The story behind DBHQ