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
Category: Podcast
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
611: Tom Knific on creative careers
Tom Knific leads a full life as a bassist, composer, and educator. He has taught at Western Michigan University since 1987 and was appointed Director of Jazz Studies in 2000. He is also extremely active as a composer and touring musician. Tom has also been involved in the double bass community for many years as… Continue reading 611: Tom Knific on creative careers
610: Audrey Jo Williams on teaching
Audrey Jo Williams is the owner of Music with Audrey and teaches string lessons in Bloomington, Indiana. We had the chance to sit down with her at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention and chat about her career, teaching, starting a business, and more. Enjoy, and learn more about Audrey and what she does… Continue reading 610: Audrey Jo Williams on teaching
609: Claus Freudenstein and UNIO
Claus Freudenstein has recently released a new album with the Bassmonsters called UNIO. Learn more in this short chat with Claus live from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and check out the video version here. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D’Addario… Continue reading 609: Claus Freudenstein and UNIO