أفضل بودكاسات Contrabass Conversations (2023)

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1009: Susan Hagen on her new edition of BASSics for Bass 49:58

1d ago49:58

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Susan Hagen is a Boston native and is extremely active in that city’s musical scene. She serves as principal double bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, teaches bass at the Berklee College of Music, and is a regular substitute in the Boston Symphony. She recently updated her remarkable book BASSics of Bass, and we dig into this and much …

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1008: Pete Lampe on building his own double basses

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Pete Lampe is the owner of Pete’s Upright Bass Shop in Portland, Oregon, and he has been an active bassist in Portland since 1986. He won a Silver Medal for Tone at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he is currently focused on building his own double basses. We dig into Pete’s background, setup, strings, the “Golden Age” of …

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1008: Pete Lampe on building his own double basses 1:07:14

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Pete Lampe is the owner of Pete's Upright Bass Shop in Portland, Oregon, and he has been an active bassist in Portland since 1986. He won a Silver Medal for Tone at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he is currently focused on building his own double basses. We dig into Pete’s background, setup, strings, the “Golden Age” of …

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1007: Behind the scenes with Ear Trumpet Labs

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It was a pleasure to visit Ear Trumpet Labs founder Philip Graham and go behind the scenes with the Nadine microphone for double bass. I did a review of this mic back in 2020 and have been loving it ever since. Enjoy, and check out the video version of this for some cool visuals from the workshop. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews de…

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1007: Behind the scenes with Ear Trumpet Labs 19:48

14d ago19:48

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It was a pleasure to visit Ear Trumpet Labs founder Philip Graham and go behind the scenes with the Nadine microphone for double bass. I did a review of this mic back in 2020 and have been loving it ever since. Enjoy, and check out the video version of this for some cool visuals from the workshop. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews de…

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1006: Abe Gumroyan freelancing chat 57:54

22d ago57:54

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Abe Gumroyan is a Grammy-award winning bassist who plays a wide range of gigs, ranging from major motion picture soundtracks to professional orchestras like the San Francisco Symphony. We dig into Abe’s background, what it’s like freelancing, advice on developing a multifaceted career, Abe’s surprising “pandemic job,” and much more. Enjoy! Subscrib…

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1006: Abe Gumroyan freelancing chat

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Abe Gumroyan is a Grammy-award winning bassist who plays a wide range of gigs, ranging from major motion picture soundtracks to professional orchestras like the San Francisco Symphony. We dig into Abe’s background, what it’s like freelancing, advice on developing a multifaceted career, Abe’s surprising “pandemic job,” and much more. Enjoy! Subscrib…

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1005: Lauren Pierce on Scales

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Lauren Pierce has written a new book titled Scales, Scales, Scales: A Progressive Technical Journey for the Double Bass. We dig into the inspiration for this book and catch up with Lauren and her current projects in this wide-ranging conversation. Check out her new book here, and be sure to give Lauren a follow on Instagram and YouTube! Subscribe t…

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1005: Lauren Pierce on Scales 37:02

29d ago37:02

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Lauren Pierce has written a new book title Scales, Scales, Scales: A Progressive Technical Journey for the Double Bass. We dig into the inspiration for this book and catch up with Lauren and her current projects in this wide-ranging conversation. Check out her new book here, and be sure to give Lauren a follow on Instagram and YouTube! Subscribe to…

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1004: Jacob Warren on his multi-style career 55:42

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Jacob Warren is a multi-style bassist whose background and interests lie in a wide ranging variety of acoustic styles, including, but not limited to classical, jazz, bluegrass, Swedish fiddle, and many others. In 2023 Jacob won first prize in the International Society of Bassists Soloist Competition. We dig into Jacob’s background, his recital at t…

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1004: Jacob Warren on his multi-style career

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Jacob Warren is a multi-style bassist whose background and interests lie in a wide ranging variety of acoustic styles, including, but not limited to classical, jazz, bluegrass, Swedish fiddle, and many others. In 2023 Jacob won first prize in the International Society of Bassists Soloist Competition. We dig into Jacob’s background, his recital at t…

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1003: Tacet No More with Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall

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Hosted by Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall, Tacet No More is “a new podcast where we are asking the questions that need to be asked, and saying the things that need to be said about classical music”. Check out the podcast and follow along with future episodes here, and bravo to Joe and Yuri for starting this cool new show! Subscribe to the podcast t…

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1003: Tacet No More with Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall 1:04:34

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Hosted by Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall, Tacet No More is “a new podcast where we are asking the questions that need to be asked and saying the things that need to be said about classical music”. Check out the podcast and follow along with future episodes here, and bravo to Joe and Yuri for starting this cool new show! Subscribe to the podcast to…

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1002: Krista Kopper on excavating your creativity 48:08

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Double bassist Krista Kopper recently released a solo, improvised double bass album titled "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn" that was inspired by eight women who have been killed while running. We dig into the story behind this album and much more. Listen to her solo album as well as my two other improvised duo albums here on bandcamp, and give her a f…

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1002: Krista Kopper on excavating your creativity

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Double bassist Krista Kopper recently released a solo, improvised double bass album titled “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” that was inspired by eight women who have been killed while running. We dig into the story behind this album and much more. Listen to her solo album as well as my two other improvised duo albums here on bandcamp, and give her a f…

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1001: Gael McKeon interviews Jason 56:16

2M ago56:16

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Gael McKeon interviews Jason about the origins of the podcast, the experience of putting out 1000 episodes, and plans for the podcast’s future. 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 Thank you to our sponsors! Carnegie …

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1001: Gael McKeon interviews Jason

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Gael McKeon interviews Jason about the origins of the podcast, the experience of putting out 1000 episodes, and plans for the podcast’s future. 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 Thank you to our sponsors! Carnegie …

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1000: Live in San Francisco with Chuck Israels, Charles Chandler, Amos Yang, and Andres Martin

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We celebrate the 1000th episode of Contrabass Conversations live at the 2023 Golden Gate Bass Camp! Learn more about today’s guests: Chuck Israels Charles Chandler Amos Yang 2LOW album (their duo) Andres Martin Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch …

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1000: Live in San Francisco with Chuck Israels, Charles Chandler, Amos Yang, and Andres Martin 1:08:47

2M ago1:08:47

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We celebrate the 1000th episode of Contrabass Conversations live at the 2023 Golden Gate Bass Camp! Learn more about today’s guests: Chuck Israels Charles Chandler Amos Yang 2LOW album (their duo) Andres Martin Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch …

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999: How to bring up your energy for a performance with Louis Levitt 15:41

2M ago15:41

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Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to bring up your energy level for a performance. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you a…

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999: How to bring up your energy for a performance with Louis Levitt

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Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to bring up your energy level for a performance. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you a…

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998 – How to warm up in ANY situation (silent and effective!) with Louis Levitt

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Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to warm up when you don’t have much time. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automati…

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998: How to warm up in ANY situation (silent and effective!) with Louis Levitt 16:59

3M ago16:59

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Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to warm up when you don’t have much time. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automati…

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997: Arnold Schnitzer on The Handy Double Bassist

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Renowned double bass luthier Arnold Schnitzer recently released a book titled The Handy Double Bassist; Maintenance, Adjustments and Repairs for the Non-Luthier. This book is available in print edition through the ISB Store as well as through the DBHQ digital store. We dig into the inspiration for this book, what bassists can and can’t do on their …

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997: Arnold Schnitzer on The Handy Double Bassist 43:05

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Renowned double bass luthier Arnold Schnitzer recently released a book titled The Handy Double Bassist; Maintenance, Adjustments and Repairs for the Non-Luthier. This book is available in print edition through the ISB Store as well as through the DBHQ digital store. We dig into the inspiration for this book, what bassists can and can’t do on their …

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996: Change a double bass string in record time with Louis Levitt

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Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to change a string much more quickly than normal. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you …

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996: Change a string in record time with Louis Levitt 15:03

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Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to change a string much more quickly than normal. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you …

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995: John Kennedy on teaching

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Today we feature John Kennedy, who has been one of the leading double bass educators for decades. I’ve had the good pleasure to serve on the International Society of Bassists Board of Directors with him as well as on the faculty of several double bass camps, and he is a first-class performer, teacher, and human being. I hope you enjoy this thoughtf…

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995: John Kennedy on teaching 44:10

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Today we feature John Kennedy, who has been one of the leading double bass educators for decades. I’ve had the good pleasure to serve on the International Society of Bassists Board of Directors with him as well as on the faculty of several double bass camps, and he is a first-class performer, teacher, and human being. I hope you enjoy this thoughtf…

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994: Nick Lloyd on his bench copy of Edgar Meyer’s Gabrielli double bass

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Today we chat with double bass maker Nick Lloyd about the story behind his bench copy of Edgar Meyer’s Giovanni Battista Gabrielli from 1769. Nick copied Edgar’s bass (#55) for Paul Kowert, and the Meyer bass copy that he bright to ISB (#60) was played by Gary Karr during the ISB headliner concert with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten. Enjoy, and be …

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994: Nick Lloyd on his bench copy of Edgar Meyer's Gabrielli double bass 15:45

4M ago15:45

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Today we chat with double bass maker Nick Lloyd about the story behind his bench copy of Edgar Meyer’s Giovanni Battista Gabrielli from 1769. Nick copied Edgar’s bass (#55) for Paul Kowert, and the Meyer bass copy that he bright to ISB (#60) was played by Gary Karr during the ISB headliner concert with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten. Enjoy, and be …

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993: Bill Harrison on Making the Low Notes

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Today, we talk with former podcast guest Bill Harrison about his new memoir Making the Low Notes: A Life in Music. This is a great read about what it was like diving into Chicago’s lively jobbing world through the 1970s and beyond. Enjoy, and you can pick up a copy on Amazon! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automat…

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993: Bill Harrison on Making the Low Notes 59:47

4M ago59:47

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Today, we talk with former podcast guest Bill Harrison about his new memoir Making the Low Notes: A Life in Music. This is a great read about what it was like diving into Chicago’s lively jobbing world through the 1970s and beyond. Enjoy, and you can pick up a copy on Amazon! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automat…

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

4M 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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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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991: Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell on their bass and piano partnership

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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 21:39

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

4M 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

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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

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

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

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

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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 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

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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

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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 1:39:50

7M 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 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 1:01:42

7M 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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