Category: Interview Guests

601: Aaron Olguin on solo playing

Aaron Olguin is one of my favorite people, and it has been such fun following along with his projects and successes in the music world.  Aaron was the opening classical headliner for the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he and I also played on Andrés Martín’s recital at the convention. We talk about… Continue reading 601: Aaron Olguin on solo playing

600: Longevity and the Bassist

Today’s episode was recorded live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention with Dr. Randy Kertz, Chi-chi Nwanoku, John Patitucci, and Steve Bailey about how to stay healthy on the bass as you age. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D’Addario Strings… Continue reading 600: Longevity and the Bassist

597: Stephanie Patterson on adult learners

Stephanie Patterson specializes in teaching adult learners.  After playing professionally for a period of time, she developed an overuse injury and had to leave her symphonic career. Her teaching career began by accident about 10 years ago when her former hairdresser wanted to learn to play bass to do rockabilly.  Around the same time, she… Continue reading 597: Stephanie Patterson on adult learners

594: Olivier Babaz on Jazz Bowing

Olivier Babaz recently released his first course with Discover Double Bass.  Titled Jazz Bowing, this incredibly cool course explores all kinds of cool bowing techniques that Olivier uses in his playing. Lessons cover topics like: Fundamentals of Bow Technique Basic Bow Strokes Slurs Developing Arco Technique Left Hand Technique and the Bow Bowed Walking Bass… Continue reading 594: Olivier Babaz on Jazz Bowing