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Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations features interviews and performances from top leaders in the world of the double bass. Podcast host Jason Heath dives deep into what makes these world-class artists tick. With 2 million downloads and counting, Contrabass Conversations is the most popular podcast for double bassists. Join the community and experience life on the low end of the spectrum!

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56:16

1001: Gael McKeon interviews Jason

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/08/03

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 Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative

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01:08:47

1000: Live in San Francisco with Chuck Israels,...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/07/25

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 double bass sheet music Thank you to our sponsors! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student

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15:41

999: How to bring up your energy for a performance...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/07/20

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 automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Thank you to our sponsors! Carnegie Mellon

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16:59

998: How to warm up in ANY situation (silent and...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/07/13

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 automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Thank you to our sponsors! Carnegie Mellon University

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43:05

997: Arnold Schnitzer on The Handy Double Bassist

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/07/06

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 own, strange tales from years of maintaining basses, and much more. Enjoy, and check out our conversation from 2016 to learn more about Arnold’s cool

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996: Change a string in record time with Louis Levitt

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/06/29

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 automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Thank you to our sponsor, Dorico! It is my

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44:10

995: John Kennedy on teaching

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/06/22

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 thoughtful conversation with a dear friend and wonderful member of the double bass community! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to

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15:45

994: Nick Lloyd on his bench copy of Edgar Meyer's...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/06/15

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 sure to check out more of Nick’s great work on his website, Facebook, and Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to

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59:47

993: Bill Harrison on Making the Low Notes

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/06/08

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 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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01:28:40

992: Sean O’Hara on long-term progress

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/06/01

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 33 auditions, getting into traditional Irish, music, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you

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21:39

991: Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell on their bass...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/05/25

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. Enjoy, and check out more footage from this event here! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect

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990: Nicole Melrose on double bass strings

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/05/18

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 if you join their Players Circle with the code DCLINIC2023, you can get 50% off of up to five D’Addario products with free shipping. Subscribe to the

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989: Alexander Verster on composition and London...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/05/11

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 Channel a follow! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass

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52:11

988: Kaelan Decman on his audition path and process

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/05/04

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 journey and much more in this wide-ranging conversation. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

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01:03:57

987: Jonathan Colbert on career possibilities

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/04/27

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 and private teacher. We talk about his path through the music world, the highlights and challenges of a career as an orchestral player, his approach to

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986: Lauren Pierce on how to learn a piece

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/04/20

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. Pick up a copy of the guide here, and be sure to give Lauren a follow on Instagram and YouTube. You can also check out prior podcasts with Lauren

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985: Sebastiano Dessanay on 377 and multidisciplinary...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/04/13

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, and be sure to check out Sebastiano and his cool project on his website, bandcamp, YouTube, and Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast to get these

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984: Dan McCain on Moments in Time

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/04/06

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 or Spotify and also give him a follow on Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with

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983: Nataly Linares on young bassist education

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/03/30

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 Bassists Program. We talk about the inspiration behind this festival and what the 2023 festival will look like in Colombia. Enjoy! Subscribe to the

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982: Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel on double bass...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/03/23

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 Zachary a follow on Instagram and check out his website for a video covering the work that he does. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews

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