Archive for October, 2011

Illinois ASTA Award Nominations Due 11/1/11

Yazan: Jason | 30 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: education

Nominations for the IL-ASTA teacher awards are due November 1. If you have an outstanding teacher that you’d like to nominate for this award, please follow the link below and fill out the nomination form: Illinois ASTA Award Nomination Form.

How NOT to Hold the Bass – Mr. Karr would you teach me How to Drive a Double Bass – Lesson No. 1 – YouTube

Yazan: Jason | 30 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: bass, bass videos

You can find the book online at Michael Klinghoffer’s website driveadoublebass.com. via How NOT to Hold the Bass – Mr. Karr would you teach me How to Drive a Double Bass – Lesson No. 1 – YouTube.

Donald Schleicher Conducting Workshop in Chicago 12/15-18/11

Yazan: Jason | 28 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: education

Kuma’s Deliciousness

Yazan: Jason | 23 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Uncategorized

A fan of my all-time favorite burger joint (Kuma’s Corner–Belmont near Elston) took a photo of all of Kuma’s offerings past and present with description. The Slayer and Iron Maiden are particular favorites of mine: Kumas Deliciousness.

31 Bass Player LIVE! 2011

Yazan: Jason | 20 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: bass

    Bass  event this Saturday in Hollywood, CA–check out details through the link (Facebook page) below: 31 Bass Player LIVE! 2011.

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