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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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961: Nick Scholefield on winning a position in the...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/12/26

Nick Scholefield joined the double bass section of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 2022. Prior to joining the ASO, Scholefield was a member of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2019. He studied with Jeffrey Turner and Bruce Bransby and is a Georgia native. We talk about Nick’s audition process, lessons learned along the way, his preparation process and how it evolved, and much more. Enjoy, and give Nick a follow on YouTube to hear this great player in action! Subscribe to the podcast to get

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960: Transcribing pieces for the double bass - pros...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/12/22

This episode covers the benefits and challenges of transcribing music for the double 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 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.

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959: Lynn Hannings on bow making and sustainability

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/12/19

Lynn Hannings founded her bowmaking studio in 1970 and is regarded as one of the world’s finest double bass bow makers. In addition to her bowmaking, she is an advocate for the conservation of tropical hardwoods used in musical instruments. Lynn recently retired from the Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra after 50 years as a bassist in this ensemble. We talk about her journey into bowmaking, how the process of bowmaking works, the complexities and urgency in conservation, topics she covered on

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958: Choosing double bass strings

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/12/15

This episode digs into the ever-complex topic of choosing bass strings. Enjoy, and you can check out videos on bass strings 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

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957: Rufus Reid on his life in jazz

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/12/12

It was such a pleasure to sit down with Rufus Reid and catch up on his recent activities! Rufus was in San Francisco doing a residency at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and we got a chance to carve out some time to talk shop. We dig into the origins of his revolutionary book The Evolving Bassist, his time at Northwestern, lessons learned on the gig, and much more. Enjoy, and check out Rufus’ recent CD Celebration to hear some super-cool writing for jazz trio and string quartet!

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956: 15 practicing mistakes and how to fix them

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/12/09

This episode elaborates on a blog post devoted to common practicing mistakes and their solutions. Enjoy, and you can check out the video version on the topic 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

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955: Christian Hales on auditioning and his path so far

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/12/07

Christian Hales joined the Charleston Symphony in 2022 as Principal Bass. I met him in person here in the San Francisco Bay Area before he departed for this exciting new chapter in his life. We talk about how he got into music, his initial career goals and how they shifted toward orchestral performance, his audition process and lessons learned along the way, and much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things

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954: Tell us your story!

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/12/01

We’d love to have you contribute to our new website Double Bass HQ! This podcast outlines some ideas for how you can get involved. 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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953: Gloria Jones Allgood on her Atlanta Symphony...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/28

Gloria Jones Allgood joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at age 20 in 1984, just before completing her Bachelor's Degree in Double Bass Performance at The University of Michigan. Born into a musical family in Greenville, SC, she studied violin and piano until age 12 when she started studying the bass. She was a member of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra for five years before college, soloing with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at age 14. Six of her summers were spent at Interlochen Center of

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952: The story behind DBHQ

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/25

Jason Heath, Trevor Jones, and Merrill Richmond chat about the idea for Double Bass HQ, working with our developer Wonderly, and the journey from idea to launch. 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

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951: Richard Andersson on his jazz bass journey

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/21

Richard Andersson is a Danish/Faroese/Icelandic bass player and composer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has gained great recognition for his work as a composer and bass player in the modern jazz field and has released several albums as a bandleader with Danish and international musicians. We talk about his musical background, studies in New York City, what it’s like being a jazz musician in Denmark, his recent album Inviting, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow Richard on his website,

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950: Choosing double bass rosin - what’s best for...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/18

This solo show digs into various brands of rosin and the pros and cons of each. Enjoy, and check out video reviews of several brands of rosin 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,

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949: Sienna George on double bass mutes

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/16

Sienna George is a bassist and wood carver currently living in New York City. She is also the founder of Sienna Geo Woodwork, which specializes in handcrafted wooden double bass mutes and other musical accessories. We chat about her musical upbringing, discovering the double bass, her studies at the Manhattan School of Music with Orin O’Brien, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Sienna and her beautiful bass mutes on her website, Etsy store, and Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast to

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948: How to pizzicato faster on double bass!

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/11

This episode covers techniques for developing faster pizzicato on the double bass. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. 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

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947: Ultimate Music Business Summit 2023

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/09

The Ultimate Music Business Summit’s mission is simple—to help you take control of your music business and get a variety of valuable strategies for increasing your income and growing your impact. Today, we chat with event coordinators Dr. Garrett Hope and Arthur Breur about the story behind the summit and what to expect in 2023. The event is taking place January 5-7, 2023, and you can learn more and purchase tickets here. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you

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946: How DO you find good fingerings for double bass...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/04

This episode covers the “rules” of good bass fingering and how and when to apply or break them. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. 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

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945: Valentina Ciardelli on Ruutsu

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/11/02

Valentina Ciardelli has just released Ruutsu , the first CD ever recorded for contemporary double bass and harp chamber duo ensemble in the EU. Ruutsu (which means roots in Japanese), is an album dedicated to the deep connection and mutual influence between Japanese and Western Europe music culture. Anna and Valentina present a cultural contribution and a turning point in contemporary chamber music. The duo focused on Japanese culture, which is incredibly colorful, elegant, and mystic. The

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944: Tenor and Treble clef on double bass

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/10/28

This episode covers why we use tenor and treble clef on the double bass and tips for learning them. It’s a companion piece to this week’s YouTube video. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. 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

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943: Mark Roman on his album, Seasonal Allergies

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/10/24

Mark Roman is a recording artist, songwriter and bassist originally from Woodstock, New York. A second-generation American, he came up with a wide range of musical influences, including classical training at Juilliard pre-college. Mark has recently released ‘Seasonal Allegories,’ his first release as a string bassist & songwriter. We talk about this and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow Mark on Instagram and bandcamp! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you

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938: Remembering Kelly Sill

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/10/20

obituary courtesy of the International Society of Bassists: The ISB is sad to learn of the passing yesterday of bassist, composer, educator and recording artist Kelly Sill. He was 70 years old. Kelly was a beloved mainstay of the Chicago jazz scene for more than 35 years. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, he grew up in the Chicago area. After receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he returned to Chicago to perform and record with jazz artists such as Art

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