Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on life in the bass section and how to play well in it: Susan Wulff – San Diego Symphony Todd Coolman – Indiana University Michael Hovnanian – Chicago Symphony Brent Edmondson – substitute bassist for Philadelphia Orchestra Tom Zera – Utah Symphony Listen to more “best of”… Continue reading 554: Section Bassists
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553: Musicality vs Technique
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the role of musicality and technique: Mark Dresser – University of San Diego David Murray – Butler University Michael Klinghoffer – Conservatory Orchestra at JAMD Todd Coolman – Indiana University Miles Mosley – jazz artist Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations… Continue reading 553: Musicality vs Technique
552: Principal Bassists
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the role of the principal bassist in an orchestra: Alex Hanna – Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ju-Fang Liu – Indianapolis Symphony Chris Hanulik – LA Phil Colin Corner – Oregon Symphony and Grant Park Symphony Orchestra Orin O’Brien – New York Philharmonic Listen to more “best of”… Continue reading 552: Principal Bassists
551: Gary Karr new course!
I had the chance to chat recently with Denis Chang, who has produced a new four-part double bass course featuring Gary Karr! This course rocks. I’ve been using it for my own playing and with my students with great results. Here are links and details: In The Style Of Gary Karr, Vol.1 Lessons Warm-up Exercise… Continue reading 551: Gary Karr new course!
550: Scott Dixon on rebuilding your playing
I also had the opportunity to spend some time with Cleveland Orchestra bassist and Cleveland Institute of Music Strings Chair Scott Dixon during this recent trip. Scott has been on my “to interview” list for nearly a decade, and we finally made it happen! We cover what it was like growing up in Idaho, driving… Continue reading 550: Scott Dixon on rebuilding your playing