This episode is one of those astoundingly complex projects that I love digging into! We’re featuring questions from double bass student Baylee Brown, which are answered by 27 noted double bass faculty members. This idea was suggested by University of Texas at Arlington bass faculty member Jack Unzicker, who help design and execute this project.
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TCU International Double Bass Festival Preview
The line-up for the 2018 TCU International Double Bass Festival (March 3-4, 2018) is like a who’s who in the double bass world! Founded and organized by Artistic Director and TCU Professor of Double Bass Yuan Lu, this fifth bi-annual festival is the largest such event for double bassists in North America.
458: Gary Karr home
Gary Karr… I mean, what can I say? He’s the reason that I play bass. That so many people play the bass. He’s truly one of a kind, and he’s not slowing down anytime soon! When International Society of Bassists General Manager Madeleine Crouch heard that I would be the guest artist for the 2018… Continue reading 458: Gary Karr home
457: Thorkild Larsen of REMIC
I first became acquainted with REMIC microphones through my good friend Adam Booker. Adam did a comprehensive video review of the REMIC bass mics in 2017, and I was mesmerized by how well the acoustic sound of the bass is reproduced. When Trine from REMIC reached out to me and suggested that company founder Thorkild… Continue reading 457: Thorkild Larsen of REMIC
456: Left Hand Technique with Lauren Pierce
Lauren Pierce has been a guest on the podcast many times in the past. She’s a great friend and is constantly looking for new ways to help bass players learn ket concepts. Lauren has just come out with a Left Hand Technique course through Discover Double Bass. Talk about a big concept to tackle! Lauren has… Continue reading 456: Left Hand Technique with Lauren Pierce