Join us for a conversation with two frequent podcast guests, Gaelen McCormick and Michael Geib, as they discuss their recent article Bass Is for Everyone!, published in the American String Teacher journal. Gaelen is the Director of the Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center and a passionate advocate for inclusive bass pedagogy. Michael teaches at the… Continue reading 1130: Bass is for everyone! Deep-Dive with Gaelen McCormick and Michael Geib
Category: Adult Learners
1125: From Double Bass to Viola – Navigating Musicianship with Stephanie Patterson
In this inspiring episode, Stephanie Patterson returns to share a deeply personal journey of resilience and adaptation. After experiencing serious health challenges that made it impossible to continue playing the double bass, Stephanie made the courageous decision to return to the viola—an instrument she hadn’t played in over 50 years. This conversation explores the physical… Continue reading 1125: From Double Bass to Viola – Navigating Musicianship with Stephanie Patterson
1098: Kate Jones on her new double bass pedagogy book
Double bassist and educator Kate Jones has just published her first book. Titled “Scotland Through the (St)Ages,” this resource explores the concept of deep review through a familiar and simple tune—presenting 84 variations on the classic melody “Scotland’s Burning.” We explore the inspiration behind this book, the creative process of putting it together, and how… Continue reading 1098: Kate Jones on her new double bass pedagogy book
915: Learning double bass as an adult
In today’s episode, recorded live at Bass Camp NRW in Germany, we chat with adult learners Gabriele Fritz, Eef Weenink, and Katja Boenninghoff about their experiences learning bass and what continues to fascinate them about the instrument. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet… Continue reading 915: Learning double bass as an adult