1009: Susan Hagen on her new edition of BASSics for Bass

Susan Hagen is a Boston native and is extremely active in that city’s musical scene.  She serves as principal double bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, teaches bass at the Berklee College of Music, and is a regular substitute in the Boston Symphony. She recently updated her remarkable book BASSics of Bass, and we dig into… Continue reading 1009: Susan Hagen on her new edition of BASSics for Bass

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

644: Susan Hagen on Boston bass life

Susan Hagen is a Boston native and is extremely active in that city’s musical scene.  She serves as principal double bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, teaches bass at the Berklee College of Music, and is a regular substitute in the Boston Symphony. We talk about the influence of Ed Barker and her studies… Continue reading 644: Susan Hagen on Boston bass life