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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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866: The "rules" of double bass fingering

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/01/06

Today’s solo show is a deeper dive into this week’s video topic of bass fingering “rules.” Enjoy, and you can download a PDF of these rules here. 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,

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01:09:55

865: Remembering Inez Wyrick

Contrabass Conversations ·

2022/01/03

Inez Wyrick, one of our young bassist pedagogy pioneers, passed away at the end of 2021. In this episode, we rebroadcast our interview with her from 2016 and reflect on her impact on countless bassists across the globe. About Inez (from Tribute Archive): She began performing music in the 8th grade with her father, and taught music, and served as a psychic consultant for the entirety of her adult life, never fully retiring. She served on the Board of Directors for the International Society of

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864: Reflections on 2021

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/30

Today’s episode is a look back at 2021 and things to come. Enjoy, and see you in 2022 for more bass content! 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

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863: Metrics and milestones

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/27

Today’s episode is a solo show reflecting on major milestones for the podcast over the years. 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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01:08:46

862 - celebrating 10,000 subscribers!

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/23

Today’s episode is an audio rebroadcast for our 10,000 YouTube subscribers celebration from December 3, 2021. Enjoy, and thanks to John Grillo, Paul Thompson, Valentina Ciardelli, and Geoff Chalmers for joining me! 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

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02:04:00

861: Orin O'Brien - from the archives

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/20

Orin O'Brien has retired from playing after an unparalleled 65-year career combined in the NY Philharmonic and the NYC Ballet. To celebrate her remarkable career, we’re re-releasing this epic two-hour conversation with Orin from 2017. Enjoy, and check out the original show notes for links to the many topics we dig into! 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

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860: Composing new music for double bass

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/17

My Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course with Discover Double Bass featured compositions from seven of the most exciting composers writing for double bass. In this episode, we talk with the composers about writing for double bass and the stories behind the pieces they wrote for this course. Enjoy, and be sure to check out these seven great composers through these links: Mason Bynes Dani Brofe Valentina Ciardelli Andres Martin Craig Butterfield Donovan Stokes Sam Suggs Subscribe to

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01:02:57

859: Molly Sharp on intonation

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/13

Molly Sharp has written a book for bassists titled Making Double Stops Ring: a guided exploration of Just Intonation. In this episode, we catch up with Molly and her many activities and dive into a discussion of what Just Intonation is and how it can help to level up your intonation abilities. 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

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01:20:10

858: Allan Santos on the Touching Greatness podcast

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/09

Allan Jay Santos recently started a new podcast titled Touching Greatness. We talk about the inspiration for this podcast, Allan’s work as a coach to entrepreneurs and artists, the many things that have transpired since our first podcast together in 2016, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the Touching Greatness podcast and follow Allan on Facebook, Instagram, and his email newsletter! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our

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27:52

857: Steve Tramontozzi on Home Bass

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/06

Stephen Tramontozzi has recently released a new album titled Home Bass. We talk about the concept behind this new album, how this project differed from his first album Walkabout, picking repertoire, his “album a year” project, and much more. Enjoy, and check out this new album from Steve on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website! 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.

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47:46

856: Peter Seymour on teaching the modern bassist

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/12/02

Peter Seymour is the co-founder of PROJECT Trio and recently joined the double bass faculty of the Longy School of Music of Bard College. We talk about Peter’s approach to bass teaching, how he prepares students for a diverse set of career options, his journey through the music world, his Carnival of the Animals “pandemic project,” and much more. You can also find Peter’s past appearances on the podcast here. Enjoy, and you can learn more about Peter and his teaching at Longy here. Subscribe

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855: Nicole Melrose on early bass pedagogy

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/11/27

Nicole Melrose is the founder of StringRise and has created the world's first buildable Bass Kit for students. We talk about the story behind these kits, her video with Kate Jones demonstrating how it works, providing access to the bass for more students, and much more. Be sure to check out the StringRise website to learn more, and be sure to give them a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our

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01:07:27

854: Cole Davis on jazz career development

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/11/18

Cole Davis recently released a solo bass album titled Contrabass. He won the Ron Carter Bass Competition in 2017 and was named a “Future Jazz Master” by the National Endowment of the Arts in 2018. We talk about this new album, Cole’s journey through the jazz world, his impressive artistic output, and much more. Cole also has a course titled Innovative Thumb Position Techniques and has many titles available in our sheet music store. Check out his new album here, and be sure to follow Cole on

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34:15

853: Alberto Bocini on Bottesini

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/11/15

Alberto Bocini recently released Mi caro Bottesini with pianist Alessandra Ammara. We talk about this new album, the history of The Bass Gang, Alberto’s plans for a tour with Ottava Imports, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Alberto’s new album on Spotify and Apple Music! 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

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01:03:19

852: Andrew Arceci on leading from the bass

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/11/11

Andrew Arceci joins us again on the show, this time to discuss the experience of leading an early music ensemble from the bass, viol, and violone. We talk about this and much more on this “round two” podcast. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Arcadia Players for more information on Andrew’s projects! 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

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01:22:52

851: Michael Geib on recording two albums

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/11/08

Michael T. Geib recently recorded two new albums for Onyx Lane: a historically informed recording of Dragonetti’s 12 Waltzes for Solo Double Bass and a jazz album titled Not As They Seem. We talk about what it was like putting these two albums together, what the recording process can teach you about your playing, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Michael’s website and his University of Central Oklahoma faculty page to learn more about his work! Subscribe to the podcast to get these

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850: Noelle Marty on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/11/04

Noëlle Marty recently hiked 2100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, going from Tehachapi, California to Canada in 117 days and going through 5 pairs of shoes. We talk about what it was like doing this and more in today’s inspiring episode. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 250+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my

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849: Ultimate Music Business Summit

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/11/01

The Ultimate Music Business Summit will be taking place January 6-8, 2022. We talk with event coordinators Dr. Garrett Hope, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay, and Arthur Breur about the story behind the summit and what to expect in 2022. Learn more here, and I hope you can join us! 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,

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01:02:33

848: Harvey Estrada and Brandino

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/10/28

Today’s episode features Compton College professor Harvey Estrada and Grammy award-winning bassist Kevin “Brandino” Brandon on the topic of five-string basses. We also dig into the Los Angeles bass scene history and go down many other paths in today’s spirited chat. 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,

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49:45

847: Brandino is back!

Contrabass Conversations ·

2021/10/25

Kevin “Brandino” Brandon is an Eastman artist and winner of multiple Grammy awards. He is also a longtime five-string bass player, and we dig into that topic and many more in today’s episode. 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

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