Archive for October, 2010

The parent and the music teacher

Yazan: Jason | 12 October 2010 | No Comments
Categories: humor, videos

This is both hilarious and an all-too-true scenario for music teachers of all specialties. From the U.K. (I’m assuming, due to the discussion about pounds and biscuits), but it sure rings true here in the U.S. as well:

BASS 2010 – International Double Bass Convention

Yazan: Jason | 11 October 2010 | 2 Comments
Categories: bass, events

I somehow missed posting about this year’s Berlin Bass Bash (ended yesterday)–anyone have pictures, videos, or care to do a write-up about the event? If so, email me at jasonheath – at- doublebassblog.org. – BASS2010 – International Double Bass Convention

My daily walk

Yazan: Jason | 11 October 2010 | No Comments
Categories: photography

I snapped this pic the other way on the way home from school. Not bad scenery for a commute, eh?

Psychologist shows why we “choke” under pressure — and how to avoid it | The University of Chicago

Yazan: Jason | 08 October 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: music news

Interesting article my wife found on the University of Chicago website (where she’s currently enrolled in medical school). Good applications for us performing musicians: Psychologist shows why we “choke” under pressure — and how to avoid it | The University of Chicago

Time for Three – Czardas

Yazan: Jason | 07 October 2010 | 2 Comments
Categories: bass videos

It’s Time for Three week here on the blog. Here’s a great video of the trio playing their arrangement of the Monti Czardas. Check out more from the band at tf3.com:

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