860: Composing new music for double bass

My Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course with Discover Double Bass featured compositions from seven of the most exciting composers writing for double bass. In this episode, we talk with the composers about writing for double bass and the stories behind the pieces they wrote for this course.  Enjoy, and be sure to check out… Continue reading 860: Composing new music for double bass

254: Craig Butterfield on careers, ProTools, and American roots music

Craig Butterfield loved Edgar Meyer’s bass playing ever since discovering it. Lately, he has been following in Edger’s footsteps. Performing American roots music with mandolinist Jesse Jones is now a key creative outlet. Craig also teaches at the University of South Carolina. He shows young bassists how to hone their technique to explore creative new paths.… Continue reading 254: Craig Butterfield on careers, ProTools, and American roots music