Contrabass Conversations Episode 8 – Interview with Phillip W. Serna Part 2



Episode 8 of Contrabass Conversations features the second part of our interview with double bassist Phillip W. Serna. We covered a lot of interesting topics in this interview, and I hope you’ll find it enjoyable. At the very end of the show I tacked on some of the worst instrumental playing I have ever heard, so you may get a kick out of that.

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Contrabass Conversations Episode 8
Interview with Philip W. Serna Part 2
Release Date: 2/19/07
Show Length: 33:36
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e-mail: contrabassconversations@gmail.com
website: http://contrabassconversations.com

On this episode of the show we continue our interview with double bassist Phillip W. Serna. Phillip is an active double bass and viola da gamba performer, clinician, and pedagogue in the Chicago metropolitan area. In this episode of Contrabass Conversations, Phillip gives general student advice, practice tips, advice on choosing schools, and much more. Visit him online at http://www.phillipwserna.com/

News & Notes:

Jason talks about some of the more popular features of his blog, including the recital showcase and bass video archive.

Listen to the end of the podcast for some of the worst instrumental playing you’ll ever hear in your life!

Music played:

Music from Phillip Serna

Prokofiev Quintet mvt 2
Rachmaninoff Vocalise

February 19, 2007 · Filed Under Contrabass Conversations, bass, student resources

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