Contrabass Conversations

This episode is one of those astoundingly complex projects that I love digging into! 

We’re featuring questions from double bass student Baylee Brown, which are answered by 27 noted double bass facul…

The line-up for the 2018 TCU International Double Bass Festival (March 3-4, 2018)  is like a who's who in the double bass world!

Founded and organized by Artistic Director and TCU Professor of Double…

Gary Karr… I mean, what can I say?  He’s the reason that I play bass. That so many people play the bass.  He’s truly one of a kind, and he’s not slowing down anytime soon!

When International Society …

I first became acquainted with REMIC microphones through my good friend Adam Booker. 

Adam did a comprehensive video review of the REMIC bass mics in 2017, and I was mesmerized by how well the acoust…

Lauren Pierce has been a guest on the podcast many times in the past.  She’s a great friend and is constantly looking for new ways to help bass players learn ket concepts.

Lauren has just come out wi…

How do we learn a piece?

That’s a question thatI recently put out to the Contrabass Conversations community.  The responses I got back were fascinating.

While we all have a different approach to lear…

We are chatting with Daniel Smith on today’s podcast!  Daniel recently joined the San Francisco Symphony as associate principal bass after spending two seasons in the San Diego Symphony double bass s…

Today’s episode covers injury prevention and recovery.  We feature excerpts from the following individuals:

• Randy Kertz
• Nina DeCesare
• Lloyd Goldstein
• Robin Kesselman
• Nash Tomey
• Susan Wulff
• Scot…

We’re chatting with double bass performer, composer, and Hutchins Consort founder Joe McNalley.  I had the chance to spend time with Joe at Andrés Martín’s Contrabajos de Baja California Double Bas…

I had a wonderful time chatting with Peabody Conservatory double bass faculty member Paul Johnson!

About Paul Johnson:

Paul Johnson earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1980 from St. Olaf College i…

We’re chatting today with Killer Walking Bass co-author and Mike Stern band member Teymur Phell!

About Teymur Phell:

​" Unbelievable bass player, both electric and upright… Great feel, amazing solois…

Today's "best of" episode features bassist and composer Miles Mosley!

About Miles Mosley:

Throughout the years Mosley has written, composed, performed live, appeared in videos and recorded for variou…

This "best of" episode features a conversation with the fantastic Adam Ben Ezra!

About Adam Ben Ezra:

Double-Bass phenomenon, multi-instrumentalist and online sensation Adam Ben Ezra; a man seemingly…

We’re chatting about how to start a podcast on today’s solo episode.  This episode is based on a series of articles that Jason published on Artshacker.com in 2016 and includes updates for today’s new…

We’re chatting with Eric Snoza of Fifth House Ensemble on today’s episode.  Eric has built a remarkable career for himself as a chamber musician, educator, and entrepreneur, and we dig into the hows …

We’re chatting about the Pareto Principle and how Jason has focused on discovering those “hell yes” moments now that he is out in San Francisco building a new career.

Blog post referenced: Unemploym…

We’re chatting with violinist Nathan Cole on today’s podcast.  Nathan is a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and has just released a new podcast called Stand Partners for Life.  Nathan and his w…

This "best of" episode features a conversation with the always inspiring Leon Bosch!

Leon Bosch has an honoured place among the select group of virtuoso double bass players worldwid…

Today's "best of" episode features Certified Music Practitioner Lloyd Goldstein.

When Lloyd was in sixth grade he had a dream. He envisioned playing the double bass in such a w…

Jason and D'Addario Orchestral social media manager (also a bassist!) Sabrina Brengel answer listener questions about strings on this special Q&A episode.

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