Contrabass Conversations

In this conversation, Petru Iuga, a renowned Romanian double bassist, discusses his experiences during the pandemic, his contributions to the ToneBase platform, and the development of the ErgoBass, a…

In this episode, Emilse Rios recounts her journey from studying music at the José Luis Paz Music Conservatory in Venezuela to balancing her academic pursuits in sociology at La Universidad del Zulia.

In this episode, the conversation explores the development and launch of Matt Rybicki's new online jazz bass course, JAZZ BASS 101, which aims to deepen participants' understanding of fundamental jaz…

Today’s episode features Brian Powell, double bass faculty at the Frost School of Music, discussing his recently released album, 'Suite Italienne Double Bass and Piano.' This album marks the first …

In this conversation, Nate Sabat, a bassist, singer-songwriter, and arranger based in Brooklyn, NY, discusses his musical journey from joining the Young People's Chorus in New York City to exploring …

In this episode, double bass performer and educator Lauren Pierce delves into the inspiration and development of her new book on intonation titled 'Please Play in Tune.'

She shares her personal journ…

In this episode, Jason Heath and Trevor Jones discuss the financial challenges and strategies for young musicians. They draw parallels between financial management and scheduling, emphasizing the imp…

In this episode, we chat with Ali Watson, a Glasgow-based bassist, who is set to release his debut album, 'Terrarium,' on November 26th.

Ali shares his experiences from studying jazz at the Guildhall…

In this episode, Aidan Plank shares his unique journey from attempting nursing school and working with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to becoming a dedicated bassist and educator. Aidan rec…

In this episode, Daniel Chiva Sanz shares his journey of mastering musical auditions by focusing on technical precision and intonation.

Two years ago, after a failed audition at the Seattle Symphony,…

Today’s episode dives into the multifaceted career of bassist and pianist Ernst Glerum, focusing on his recent piano-bass album Détaché.

We delve into Ernst's use of gut strings on his mid-19th-centu…

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This episode features a conversation with Sasha Witteveen, who recently released her debut album titled ‘…Into the Light.’

We dig into the creative process behind the al…

Giuseppe Bottiglieri's musical journey spans from his early years in Naples, Italy, where he transitioned from guitar to double bass, to his career development playing on cruise ships and exploring j…

In this engaging conversation, Mark Morton shares updates on his well-known educational series for bass, including revisions to his study books on scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises.

We refle…

Join Brendan Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal Double Bass for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, as he shares his comprehensive approach to preparing for and succeeding in orchestra auditions. From pra…

In this episode, Pascale Delache Feldman, Emmanuel Feldman, and Victor Cayres discuss their newly released tango album, 'Let's Tango.' The conversation dives into the intricacies of tango music, its …

In this conversation, Richard Andersson discusses his new album WAW!, recent touring experiences, and his unique collaborations with Carl Winther and Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts. He recounts his musical journe…

In this episode, acclaimed bassist Daniel Kimbro reflects on his experiences as a touring artist and the challenges of maintaining routine and mental well-being on the road. Daniel recalls significan…

In this episode,  Alessandro Fongaro shares his fascinating journey from Italy to the Netherlands, where he fell in love with the vibrant jazz scene. He discusses his extensive experience with orches…

We’re excited to introduce our podcast guest for today, Ben Ticknor! A versatile artist, Ben is the bassist for the band Never Come Down who recently released their new album. He's not just an accomp…