Category: Podcast

932: Scale “hacks” for the double bass

This episode covers “accelerating scales” and why they are a core comment of my daily double bass practice.  Enjoy, and check out the accompanying YouTube video here. And don’t forget to download the free PDF of these exercises. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet… Continue reading 932: Scale “hacks” for the double bass

931: Debbie Lyle on George Bornoff

Debbie Lyle is the Executive Director of The Foundation for the Advancement of String Education (FASE), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that promotes the philosophy and pedagogy of Dr. George Bornoff by providing financial support for the development of string education and teacher training. We talk about the recent National Bornoff Summer Workshop and my experience… Continue reading 931: Debbie Lyle on George Bornoff

930: How harmonics work on the double bass

This episode digs into how harmonics work on the double bass and was inspired by Chris West’s book A Guide to Double Bass Harmonics.  Enjoy, and check out my accompanying YouTube video here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging… Continue reading 930: How harmonics work on the double bass

929: Ethan Phillion on Charles Mingus

Ethan Philion is an award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Chicago. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and DePaul University, he has performed with Rufus Reid, Greg Ward, Dana Hall, and many other artists.  Ethan also won the International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition in 2019 and was selected to Chicago’s Luminarts Jazz Fellowship in… Continue reading 929: Ethan Phillion on Charles Mingus