Valentina Ciardelli is now teaching at the London Performing Academy of Music and is accepting applications through the end of September, including scholarship opportunities. You can visit this link to apply and learn more through this PDF. This is a great opportunity to study with one of the most innovative bassists active today. Check… Continue reading 839: Study with Valentina Ciardelli!
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673: What Makes a Teacher Great?
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of what makes a teacher great: George Amorim – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Caroline Emery – renowned UK bass teacher Bob Phillips – clinician and educator Paul Ellison – Rice University Guy Tuneh – soloist and chamber musician Lawrence Hurst – professor… Continue reading 673: What Makes a Teacher Great?
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
CBC 54: Steve Reinfranck luthier chat
This week we bring you a conversation with Chicagoland double bass luthier, teacher, and performer Steve Reinfranck. Steve runs SMR Double Basses in Evanston, Illinois, writes regularly for Bass World (the publication of the International Society of Bassists), and operates a double bass teaching studio. We also listen to a track from the Redd Holt… Continue reading CBC 54: Steve Reinfranck luthier chat
CBC 52: Virginia Dixon interview and music from Ben Torrey
This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with Suzuki Bass School pioneer, pedagogue, and teacher trainer Virginia Dixon. Virginia shares her years of experience performing and teaching the double bass, highlights unique aspects of the Suzuki bass method, and offers advice for those interested in pursuing a career as a double bass teacher.