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Archive for December, 2009

Hans Jensen master class

Yazan: Jason | 17 December 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: education, technique, videos

The following video features Northwestern University cello professor Hans Jensen giving a master class to the Midwest Young Artists cellists. Hans is an outstanding cello teacher, and most of what he says applies to all string players. Check out WMYA.FM, the weekly podcast from Midwest Young Artists, for more great videos like this! Video Download [...]

Butler University Bass Day – January 16, 2010

Yazan: Jason | 16 December 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass, events

On Saturday, January 16, 2010, Butler University in Indianapolis will host the annual Butler-Midwest Bass Day. Host David Murray (former Contrabass Conversations guest) will be joined by Diana Gannett, Phillip Serna (former Contrabass Conversations guest) and others in a day filled with student performances, masterclasses, demonstrations, a mass bass All-Play, and a clinicians’ concert. Events [...]

Scrubin’ – my wife’s new life

Yazan: Jason | 15 December 2009 | No Comments
Categories: humor, videos

The more I learn about the University of Chicago–where my wife will be attending medical school next fall–the more I like it. In addition to being one of the top academic institutions in the country, they seem to, in the med school at least, have a great student culture and a very happy student body. [...]

Scott LaFaro biography now available

Yazan: Jason | 14 December 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Uncategorized

This would undoubtedly make a great present for a jazz bassist: The first and only biography to date of jazz bassist Scott LaFaro has been published by the University of North Texas Press. Written by his sister, Helene LaFaro Fernandez, Jade Visions tells the story of one of the 20th century’s most influential jazz musicians. [...]

At the Midwest Clinic

Yazan: Jason | 13 December 2009 | No Comments
Categories: education

I’ll be spending Tuesday through Thursday this week (12/15 through 12/17) at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. This annual convention is attended by thousands of band and orchestra directors, and if you’re planning on attending send me an email (jasonheath -at- doublebassblog.org) and let me know!