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992: Sean O’Hara on long-term progress

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Sean O’Hara recently won an audition for a double bass section position in the Fort Worth Symphony. In this episode, we talk about Sean’s journey from the San Francisco Bay area to UCLA to study with Chris Hanulik, his time working with Brian Johnson at Cal State Fullerton, his with studying with Tim Pitts at Rice University, lessons learned after …

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992: Sean O’Hara on long-term progress 1:28:40

5d ago1:28:40

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Sean O'Hara recently won an audition for a double bass section position in the Fort Worth Symphony. In this episode, we talk about Sean’s journey from the San Francisco Bay area to UCLA to study with Chris Hanulik, his time working with Brian Johnson at Cal State Fullerton, his with studying with Tim Pitts at Rice University, lessons learned after …

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991: Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell on their bass and piano partnership 21:39

12d ago21:39

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This year’s San Francisco Winter Bass Bash recital guest was Szymon Marciniak, a fabulous bass soloist and educator who appeared on the podcast in 2016. Szymon performed an inspiring program with his longtime collaborator and pianist Evan Mitchell. In this interview we discuss how Szymon and Evan have approached collaborating over the past decade. …

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991: Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell on their bass and piano partnership

12d ago

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This year’s San Francisco Winter Bass Bash recital guest was Szymon Marciniak, a fabulous bass soloist and educator who appeared on the podcast in 2016. Szymon performed an inspiring program with his longtime collaborator and pianist Evan Mitchell. In this interview we discuss how Szymon and Evan have approached collaborating over the past decade. …

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990: Nicole Melrose on double bass strings 1:04:21

19d ago1:04:21

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Nicole Melrose is an orchestral string clinician for D’Addario and the founder of StringRise, which we covered with Nicole in a 2021 interview. Today, we dig into the world of double bass strings, how they are made, what makes double bass strings unique, and the various strings offered by D’Addario. D’Addario is a past sponsor of the podcast, and i…

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990: Nicole Melrose on double bass strings

19d ago

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Nicole Melrose is an orchestral string clinician for D’Addario and the founder of StringRise, which we covered with Nicole in a 2021 interview. Today, we dig into the world of double bass strings, how they are made, what makes double bass strings unique, and the various strings offered by D’Addario. D’Addario is a past sponsor of the podcast, and i…

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989: Alexander Verster on composition and London freelance life 55:19

26d ago55:19

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Alexander Verster is a composer and double bassist located in London. He was born in South Africa, but soon ended up in New Zealand prior to his move to London. We talk about his deep dive into the double bass, how composing fits into his life, and much more. Enjoy and be sure to check out Alexander’s scores and recordings and also give his YouTube…

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989: Alexander Verster on composition and London freelance life

26d ago

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Alexander Verster is a composer and double bassist located in London. He was born in South Africa, but soon ended up in New Zealand prior to his move to London. We talk about his deep dive into the double bass, how composing fits into his life, and much more. Enjoy and be sure to check out Alexander’s scores and recordings, and also give his YouTub…

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988: Kaelan Decman on his audition path and process 52:11

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Kaelan Decman joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Associate Principal Bass in spring 2022. Prior to his appointment, he was a member of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra bass section. He is a graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. We talk about his audition jou…

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988: Kaelan Decman on his audition path and process

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Kaelan Decman joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Associate Principal Bass in the spring of 2022. Before his appointment, he was a member of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra bass section. He graduated from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. We talk about his audition …

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987: Jonathan Colbert on career possibilities 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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Jonathan Colbert recently joined the faculty of the University of Memphis, bringing a wealth of experience gathered from playing with ensembles like the Atlanta Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra. He spent six years serving as co-principal bass of the Royal Danish Orchestra, and he is in high demand as a performer a…

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987: Jonathan Colbert on career possibilities

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Jonathan Colbert recently joined the faculty of the University of Memphis, bringing a wealth of experience gathered from playing with ensembles like Atlanta Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra. He spent six years serving as co-principal bass of the Royal Danish Orchestra, and he is in high demand as a performer and p…

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986: Lauren Pierce on how to learn a piece 59:56

2M ago59:56

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Lauren Pierce is a double bassist and educator who has put together a cool guide titled 6 Steps to Learning A New Piece. In this episode, we dive into each of these steps and why it’s important in the preparatory process of learning a new piece. We also catch up on a variety of topics in this fun conversation with a longtime friend and colleague. P…

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986: Lauren Pierce on how to learn a piece

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Lauren Pierce is a double bassist and educator who has put together a cool guide titled 6 Steps to Learning A New Piece. In this episode, we dive into each of these steps and why it’s important in the preparatory process of learning a new piece. We also catch up on a variety of topics in this fun conversation with a longtime friend and colleague. P…

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985: Sebastiano Dessanay on 377 and multidisciplinary creativity

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Sebastiano Dessanay recently released his 377: double CD. This remarkable project, which we discussed in early 2020, featured Sebastiano visiting the 377 municipalities of Sardinia, traveling exclusively by bicycle: one a day for 14 months. We talk about how this album evolved out of his epic journey, his book covering the journey, and much more. E…

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985: Sebastiano Dessanay on 377 and multidisciplinary creativity 47:15

2M ago47:15

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Sebastiano Dessanay recently released his 377: double CD. This remarkable project, which we discussed in early 2020, featured Sebastiano visiting the 377 municipalities of Sardinia traveling exclusively by bicycle: one a day for 14 months. We talk how this album evolved out of his epic journey, his book covering the journey, and much more. Enjoy, a…

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984: Dan McCain on Moments in Time

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Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dan McCain is a bassist, composer/arranger, and band leader who has recently released his debut album, Moments in Time. We dig into Dan’s background, the Philly jazz scene, the story behind this album, and more. A big shout-out to Katie Thiroux for connecting us, and be sure to check out Dan’s new album on bandcamp …

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984: Dan McCain on Moments in Time 41:36

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Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dan McCain is a bassist, composer/arranger, and band leader who has recently released his debut album, Moments in Time. We dig into Dan’s background, the Philly jazz scene, the story behind this album, and more. A big shout-out to Katie Thiroux for connecting us, and be sure to check out Dan’s new album on bandcamp …

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983: Nataly Linares on young bassist education 12:06

2M ago12:06

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Nataly Linares is a bassist and educator originally from Bogotá, Colombia. Since December 2020, she has been working with young students and teachers through the Festival Internacional de Contrabajo Infantil with teachers from Mexico, Spain, United States and Germany. She also works with the International Society of Bassists helping the Young Bassi…

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983: Nataly Linares on young bassist education

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Nataly Linares is a bassist and educator originally from Bogotá, Colombia. Since December 2020, she has been working with young students and teachers through the Festival Internacional de Contrabajo Infantil with teachers from Mexico, Spain, United States and Germany. She also works with the International Society of Bassists helping the Young Bassi…

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982: Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel on double bass restoration 36:45

3M ago36:45

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In this episode, we go behind the scenes of double bass restoration with Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel. Zachary is internationally renowned for his repair, restoration and maintenance services, and Scott had him come to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for a residency covering basic emergency setup and repair. Enjoy, and be sure to give Za…

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982: Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel on double bass restoration

3M ago

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In this episode, we go behind the scenes of double bass restoration with Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel. Zachary is internationally renowned for his repair, restoration and maintenance services, and Scott had him come to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for a residency covering basic emergency setup and repair. Enjoy, and be sure to give Za…

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981: Jason on the Touching Greatness Podcast

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Allan Jay Santos recently launched his podcast Touching Greatness, and it was a pleasure to be his guest for episode 6! This “turn the tables” episode features Allan interviewing me, and the conversation goes into all kinds of interesting territory. Enjoy, and if you dig this episode, give Allan’s podcast a follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Subs…

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981: Jason on the Touching Greatness Podcast 1:39:50

3M ago1:39:50

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Allan Jay Santos recently launched his podcast Touching Greatness, and it was a pleasure to be his guest for episode 6! This “turn the tables” episode features Allan interviewing me, and the conversation goes into all kinds of interesting territory. Enjoy, and if you dig this episode, give Allan’s podcast a follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Subs…

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

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This solo show explores my decision-making process about what kind of content warrants a podcast versus a video. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Andro…

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980: Podcast vs. Video - How I decide what format to use 36:01

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This solo show explores my decision-making process about what kind of content warrants a podcast versus a video. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Andro…

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979: Andy Moritz on Scale Skills for double bass

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Andy Moritz is a double bassist and educator in the Houston area, and he has recently released Scale Skills, groundbreaking new work covering how Andy approaches major scales with his students. This book is available in our sheet music store, and in this episode, we talk about the concept behind the book and what it covers. Enjoy! Subscribe to the …

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979: Andy Moritz on Scale Skills for double bass 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

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Andy Moritz is a double bassist and educator in the Houston area, and he has recently released Scale Skills, groundbreaking new work covering how Andy approaches major scales with his students. This book is available in our sheet music store, and in this episode, we talk about the concept behind the book and what it covers. Enjoy! Subscribe to the …

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

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This solo show explores the pros and cons of double bass bridge adjusters and is an accompaniment to a recent YouTube video. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app fo…

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978: Are bridge adjusters a good idea on double bass? 10:02

3M ago10:02

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This solo show explores the pros and cons of double bass bridge adjusters and is an accompaniment to a recent YouTube video. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app fo…

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977: Gael McKeon on building double basses

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Gael McKeon is a double bass luthier who recently moved back to the United States after moving his shop to Toulouse, France. He was based in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2011 to 2018, and we recorded a podcast back in 2018 right before he relocated. We talk about Gael’s past few years and his shift into bass building. He is currently focused on …

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977: Gael McKeon on building double basses 1:10:12

3M ago1:10:12

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Gael McKeon is a double bass luthier who recently moved back to the United States after moving his shop to Toulouse, France. He was based in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2011 to 2018, and we recorded a podcast back in 2018 right before he relocated. We talk about Gael’s past few years and his shift into bass building. He is currently focused on …

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976: 6 apps that help my double bass practicing

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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! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free ap…

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976: 6 apps that help my double bass practicing 12:36

4M ago12:36

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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! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free ap…

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975: Roberto Cassani of poet / shuts / clock

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Roberto Cassani has recently released a duo album on Sunnyside Records. Titled poet / shuts / clock, it is a collaboration with saxophonist Fraser A. Campbell and is filled with a rich array of textures and sonic explorations. Enjoy this new release from Roberto and Fraser, and check out our past conversations with Roberto here. Subscribe to the po…

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975: Roberto Cassani of poet / shuts / clock 45:26

4M ago45:26

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Roberto Cassani has recently released a duo album on Sunnyside Records. Titled poet / shuts / clock, it is a collaboration with saxophonist Fraser A. Campbell and is filled with a rich array of textures and sonic explorations. Enjoy this new release from Roberto and Fraser, and check out our past conversations with Roberto here. Subscribe to the po…

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974: About George Bornoff with Jacob Dakon

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This episode features a guest lecture with Jacob M. Dakon, the Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Music Education at the University of Kansas, Division of Music Education and Music Therapy, detailing the life, history, and impact of esteemed string pedagogue Dr. George Bornoff. Enjoy, and check out the accompanying YouTube video along with…

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974: About George Bornoff with Jacob Dakon 32:25

4M ago32:25

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This episode features a guest lecture with Jacob M. Dakon, the Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Music Education at the University of Kansas, Division of Music Education and Music Therapy, detailing the life, history, and impact of esteemed string pedagogue Dr. George Bornoff. Enjoy, and check out the accompanying YouTube video and my ext…

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973: Nisse Palm on Chain of Sounds 51:50

4M ago51:50

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Nisse Palm is getting close to a launch of Chain of Sounds, his MusicTech portal for Double Bass. His advisory board is made up of prominent bassists in a variety of styles as well as bass luthier Arnold Schnitzer, and he has a video presentation about the project and two survey questions. We talk about the idea behind Chain of Sounds and much more…

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973: Nisse Palm on Chain of Sounds

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Nisse Palm is getting close to the launch of Chain of Sounds, his MusicTech portal for Double Bass. His advisory board is made up of prominent bassists in a variety of styles as well as bass luthier Arnold Schnitzer, and he has a video presentation about the project and two survey questions. We talk about the idea behind Chain of Sounds and much mo…

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972: Exploring the universe of double bass harmonics 5:12

4M ago5:12

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Kyle Motl recently released a book titled Bells Plucked from the Air - a guide to (mostly) pizzicato harmonic techniques for the double bass. I put out a YouTube review of the book and demonstrated the techniques, and this podcast dig deeper into the cool world of harmonics on the bass. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delive…

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971: Dan Carson on his path to the Chicago Symphony bass section 1:06:39

4M ago1:06:39

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Daniel Carson is the most recent addition to the Chicago Symphony bass section. Dan and I chatted in 2018 about his journey thus far, and today we dig into his audition process, lessons learned during his studies with David Allen Moore, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect wi…

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970: Four winter bass events you should know about 8:53

4M ago8:53

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Winter can be a slow time of year, with treacherous weather making double bass travel tough. Fortunately, there are several vibrant double bass events that make this season a time of learning and community. Here are four upcoming events that are great for students, professionals, amateurs, and anyone interested in the bass. You can check out even m…

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969: Chuck Israels on his new bass and upcoming projects 20:36

4M ago20:36

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Chuck Israels recently picked up a new Jonathan Li bass from Eastman Strings, the company for whom I work. I got together with Chuck in Portland over the holidays to talk to him about what he likes about it and to do some play tests. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things …

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968: Cole Davis - The New Simandl 17:07

4M ago17:07

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Today’s episode digs into a new version of the Simandl Method by Cole Davis that is re-fingered with the jazz bassist in mind. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app …

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967: Thoughts on Simandl vs Rabbath as foundational double bass methods 13:58

5M ago13:58

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Today’s episode is a musing on the value and/or frustration posed by the Simandl Method. Find Cole Davis's adaptation, The New Simandl. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our …

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966: My current favorite solo double bass pieces 9:02

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Today’s episode digs into some of my current double bass repertoire and was inspired by this recent blog post. Enjoy, and you can find the individual pieces I talked about in this episode below: Chorale by Nicholas Walker Charles at His Leisure by Michael Kurth Californian Duett by Simon Garcia Ensorceler by Donovan Stokes and Decade’s End by Craig…

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965: Hagai Bilitzky on New Sound of the Middle East 37:07

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Hagai Bilitzky recently released a new album titled New Sound of the Middle East. Hagai specializes in the Middle Eastern double bass and is an active performer and teacher based in Jerusalem. We spoke live for the podcast at the 2018 European Bass Congress in Lucca. Today, we talk about the story behind this new album, what Hagai has been up to th…

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964: 10 most ANNOYING stand partner traits for double bassists 18:45

5M ago18:45

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This episode covers the 10 most annoying stand partner habits. Enjoy, and you can check out the video version of this here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, A…

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963: Nina Bernat on chamber music and career possibilities 49:29

5M ago49:29

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Nina Bernat is the first prize winner at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition and first and grand prize winner of the 2022 Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition. At the age of 19, she performed as guest principal of the Israel Philharmonic under Adrás Schiff and Osmo Vänskä and the New York Philharmonic under Gustavo D…

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