This podcast is a deep-dive on the topic of deliberate practice, inspired by this week’s YouTube video about the Musical SuperLearning course from Musical U. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with… Continue reading 892: Deliberate practice
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891: Jackson Jay Kidder on singing and playing the double bass
Jackson Jay Kidder is a bassist, vocalist, and composer based in Chicago. He recently released his debut EP Standing By and will be celebrating with a live event in April. We talk about his musical background, his time studying at DePaul University, what it has been like as a working jazz artist, how the pandemic… Continue reading 891: Jackson Jay Kidder on singing and playing the double bass
890: Nina DeCesare in San Francisco
Nina DeCesare was recently in San Francisco as the guest artist for the 2022 San Francisco Winter Bass Bash. We talk about her recital, her recent faculty appointment to the Peabody Institute, and much more. Enjoy. and be sure to follow Nina on her website, Instagram, and YouTube Channel! Subscribe to the podcast to get… Continue reading 890: Nina DeCesare in San Francisco
889: Susan Hagen on warming up on the double bass
Susan Hagen has recently written a book of Warm-Ups for double bassists. It’s titled BASSics of Bass and is available in digital form through our sheet music store or in print form by emailing Susan. We talk about this book and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Susan on her website, YouTube… Continue reading 889: Susan Hagen on warming up on the double bass
888: Auditions and more – live from the 2022 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium
Today’s episode is a panel discussion on auditioning and other topics from the 2022 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium. The panelists for this discussion are Brandon McLean, Andrew Kohn, Tracy Rowell, Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, and event organizer Micah Howard. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet… Continue reading 888: Auditions and more – live from the 2022 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium