10 most annoying stand partner habits

This episode covers the 10 most annoying stand partner habits.  Enjoy, and you can check out the video version of this here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner’s Classical Bass… Continue reading 10 most annoying stand partner habits

963: Nina Bernat on chamber music and career possibilities

Nina Bernat is the first prize winner at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition and first and grand prize winner of the 2022 Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition.  At the age of 19, she performed as guest principal of the Israel Philharmonic under Adrás Schiff and Osmo Vänskä as well as with the… Continue reading 963: Nina Bernat on chamber music and career possibilities

962: Happy Holidays and plans for 2023

In this episode, Jason shares plans for 2023 and more.  Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner’s Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from… Continue reading 962: Happy Holidays and plans for 2023

961: Nick Scholefield on winning a position in the Atlanta Symphony

Nick Scholefield joined the double bass section of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 2022. Prior to joining the ASO, Scholefield was a member of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2019. He studied with Jeffrey Turner and Bruce Bransby and is a Georgia native. We talk about Nick’s audition process, lessons learned along the way, his… Continue reading 961: Nick Scholefield on winning a position in the Atlanta Symphony

960: Transcribing pieces for the double bass – pros and cons

This episode covers the benefits and challenges of transcribing music for the double bass.  Enjoy!  Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner’s Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass… Continue reading 960: Transcribing pieces for the double bass – pros and cons