Category: Teaching-related Episodes

613: Chris Kosky on The Thumb Transition Zone

Chris Kosky is a former bassist for the Air Force Band and just came out with a book titled The Thumb Transition Zone.  Designed for intermediate and advanced students, this book focuses on the middle area of the double bass fingerboard, providing exercises for playing more effortlessly and musically in this region of the bass.… Continue reading 613: Chris Kosky on The Thumb Transition Zone

610: Audrey Jo Williams on teaching

Audrey Jo Williams is the owner of Music with Audrey and teaches string lessons in Bloomington, Indiana.  We had the chance to sit down with her at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention and chat about her career, teaching, starting a business, and more. Enjoy, and learn more about Audrey and what she does… Continue reading 610: Audrey Jo Williams on teaching

497: The State of Young Bass Teaching

Today, we take a look at the state of young bass education.  This episode is based on a recent blog post written after attending the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ 2018 Conference.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Robertson & Sons Violins For… Continue reading 497: The State of Young Bass Teaching

392: Jeff Denson on jazz education, finishing projects, and motivation

What does a jazz education in the 21st century look like? And what should it look like? Why would a working bassist decide to drop it all and go to school? How does focusing deeply on contemporary music outside of jazz change the way you approach the instrument? We answer these questions and much more… Continue reading 392: Jeff Denson on jazz education, finishing projects, and motivation