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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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01:39:50

981: Jason on the Touching Greatness Podcast

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/03/16

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

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

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2023/03/09

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, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from

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01:01:42

979: Andy Moritz on Scale Skills for double bass

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2023/03/02

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 podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music

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10:02

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

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/02/27

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 for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available

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01:10:12

977: Gael McKeon on building double basses

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2023/02/24

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 building instruments of his own design, inspired by classic and modern forms and ideas. His first completed bass is currently in the Finlay+Gage

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976: 6 apps that help my double bass practicing

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2023/02/20

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 app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available

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45:26

975: Roberto Cassani of poet / shuts / clock

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2023/02/16

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 podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music

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32:25

974: About George Bornoff with Jacob Dakon

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/02/13

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 extended interview with FASE Executive Director Debbie Lisle. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect

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973: Nisse Palm on Chain of Sounds

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2023/02/09

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. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the video and survey to help get this project launched. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered

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05:12

972: Exploring the universe of double bass harmonics

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2023/02/06

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 delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations

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01:06:39

971: Dan Carson on his path to the Chicago Symphony...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/02/02

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 with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android,

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08:53

970: Four winter bass events you should know about

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2023/01/30

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 more events like this on our double bass events map. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us:

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20:36

969: Chuck Israels on his new bass and upcoming projects

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/01/26

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 double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check

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968: Cole Davis - The New Simandl

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2023/01/24

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 for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available

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13:58

967: Thoughts on Simandl vs Rabbath as foundational...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/01/19

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 free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available

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966: My current favorite solo double bass pieces

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/01/12

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

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37:07

965: Hagai Bilitzky on New Sound of the Middle East

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/01/09

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 the past few years, double bass in Middle Eastern music, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the new album and follow along with Hagai on

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18:45

964: 10 most ANNOYING stand partner traits for double...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/01/05

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, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively

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49:29

963: Nina Bernat on chamber music and career...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2023/01/02

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 Dudamel. As a recipient of the 2019 Keston MAX Fellowship, she performed with the London Symphony Orchestra on a subscription series concert at the

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962: Happy Holidays and plans for 2023

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2022/12/29

In this episode, Jason shares plans for 2023 and more. 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, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass. Thank you to our sponsor! Carnegie

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