Take a survey – help the ISB develop their strategic plan

The International Society of Bassists (I’m a member of the board of directors for this organization) has launched a survey designed to help shape the way in which they distribute content (both offline and online).  Taking this survey will help us to decide how...

Jason on shrieking fans at orchestra concerts

I chat on this video about an overly enthusiastic fan at a recent concert featuring Broadway singer Linda Eder.  Notice my cat Angel right behind my head–I was completely unaware of her there. Click To Play

New York Philharmonic basses backstage in China

Double bassist Kirsten Paige forwarded me this striking photo of the New York Philharmonic’s bass trunks backstage at the Shanghai Grand Theater during a recent tour. NY Phil bassist Bill Blossom can be seen in the background opening up his trunk. No bassist in...

Video Virtual Master Class Track – Vanhal Concerto mvt 1

This is a new feature for the doublebassblog.org Virtual Master Class project. Double bassist Ian Hallas has stepped up to the plate and offered up this (and several other) video performances for this project. Leave criticism, advice, practice tips, and the like by...