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Archive for June, 2009

Hans Jørgen Jensen cello master class video

Yazan: Jason | 08 June 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass videos, education

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 [...]

Where I’ll be during the ISB convention

Yazan: Jason | 07 June 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: bass, ISB

Folks planning on attending the International Society of Bassists Convention this week at Penn State will be able to find me in a variety of places on Wednesday through Saturday. I’ll be participating in some events, recording others, and doing both “man on the street” interviews plus some live web streaming events. I’ll be looking [...]

CBC 120: Ed Barker interview

Yazan: Jason | 06 June 2009 | 3 Comments
Categories: bass, Contrabass Conversations, podcasting

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We’re featuring Boston Symphony Principal Bassist Ed Barker on this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode. Conducted by Contrabass Conversations co-host John Grillo, this episode features John chatting with Ed about his early years on the bass, his schooling and time spent in the Chicago Symphony prior to his appointment with the Boston Symphony, and in-depth look [...]

Private Lesson Studio Ruminations – complete multi-part series

Yazan: Jason | 05 June 2009 | No Comments
Categories: advice, bass, education

I’ve done several multi-part blog posts over the years, though my output has admittedly slowed somewhat since getting bogged down in school this past year. Most of these posts are gig stories, however–I think that this is my first one dedicated solely to music/education. As a person who teaches a lot of private lessons (and [...]

Ed Barker on Contrabass Conversations this Saturday

Yazan: Jason | 04 June 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass, podcasting

Bassists: get ready to check out an interview that will knock your socks off. Contrabass Conversations co-host John Grillo recently did an interview with Boston Symphony Principal Bass Ed Barker. In addition to chatting about his early years on the instrument, schooling, and time spent in the Chicago Symphony prior to joining the Boston Symphony, [...]