Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations

double bass podcast

1074: 2024 in review and looking ahead to 2025

We take a look back at 2024 and discuss plans for 2025 in today’s episode.

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Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio is a valued part of an innovative fine arts community in a top research university. Students receive weekly private lessons and solo classes with Micah Howard, and Peter Guild teaches weekly Orchestral Literature and Repertoire. They encourage students to seek lessons and guidance from local bassists. Members of the Symphony, the Opera, and the Ballet provide annual classes and individual attention. Visit Micah’s website to sign up for a free online trial lesson here.

1023: Thoughts on 2023 and beyond

Jason selects on 2023 and plans for 2024 in this “solo rant.”

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Overview

  • theme music by Eric Hochberg
  • 00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Solo Shows
  • 01:35 Moving to California and Weather Benefits
  • 02:21 Experiences with San Francisco Symphony
  • 03:04 Journey as a Freelancer and Teaching
  • 04:29 Launch of Double Bass HQ
  • 06:20 Attending the Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium
  • 07:23 Travel and Performances in Early 2023
  • 11:22 Summer Events and Performances
  • 14:04 Fall Performances and Future Plans
  • 17:26 Closing Thoughts on Life Balance

980: Podcast vs. Video – how I decide what format to use

This solo show explores my decision-making process about what kind of content warrants a podcast versus a video.  Enjoy!

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Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.

978: Are bridge adjusters a good idea on double bass?

This solo show explores the pros and cons of double bass bridge adjusters and is an accompaniment to a recent YouTube video.  Enjoy!

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Check out my Beginner’s Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.

976: 6 apps that help my double bass practicing

This solo show explores six apps that I use for daily double bass practice and is an accompaniment to this week’s YouTube video.  Enjoy!

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Check out my Beginner’s Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.