Amanda Rice-Johnston and I finally met in person after over a decade of being online friends. She has a vibrant career as a double bass performer and a down to earth perspective on what a life in music is really like. We cover a wide array of topics, from her path through the music world… Continue reading 617: Amanda Rice-Johnston on freelance life
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616: Larry Hutchinson on a life in music
Larry Hutchinson recently retired from the Detroit Symphony after 34 years in the bass section. A leading proponent of double bass education in the state of Michigan, Larry has organized countless bass events over the years. He has also served on the faculties of Western Michigan University and Wayne State University and is in demand… Continue reading 616: Larry Hutchinson on a life in music
614: Naj Qureshi of Ottava Imports
Naj Qureshi of Ottawa Imports has an interesting business model. Naj has made it his mission to get the highest quality hand carved Italian basses into the hands of bassists at prices that are unbeatable for the quality of Ottava’s Inventory. His priority starting Ottava has been to make sure that any bassist has… Continue reading 614: Naj Qureshi of Ottava Imports
613: Chris Kosky on The Thumb Transition Zone
Chris Kosky is a former bassist for the Air Force Band and just came out with a book titled The Thumb Transition Zone. Designed for intermediate and advanced students, this book focuses on the middle area of the double bass fingerboard, providing exercises for playing more effortlessly and musically in this region of the bass.… Continue reading 613: Chris Kosky on The Thumb Transition Zone
612: Hector Tirado on proprioception
Hector Tirado can’t hear, but uses the the technique of proprioception to play the double bass by feeling the vibrations of the double bass through his skin. He has presented at several International Society of Bassists conventions, and he has a great collection of videos on his YouTube Channel demonstrating how he plays the… Continue reading 612: Hector Tirado on proprioception