As the podcast coordinator for the Midwest Young Artists program here in metro Chicago, I have to opportunity to pore through some very cool videos, some of which I also like to share here on doublebassblog.org. This video (approx. 25 minutes) is of a master class given by Hans Jørgen Jensen, Northwestern University’s cello professor and one of the most outstanding string teachers I’ve worked with. Though more of a group class than a true “master class,” this session touches upon string technique and practicing concepts that I think bassists will find illuminating: