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early 1800s Tyrolean Bass for Sale in Chicago

Yazan: Jason | 23 January 2012 | No Comments
Categories: bass, for sale

This message came in from a fellow Chicago bassist–I’m just putting it out there in case someone wants to get in touch with this individual. Bass for Sale I am a bass player too but I developed a medical condition so I am not playing anymore. I have a fine bass that I like to [...]

How to Reduce Anxiety Before a Concert

Yazan: Jason | 23 January 2012 | No Comments
Categories: advice, auditions, bass, education

The following article was contributed by Ryan Rivera, who has had five years of experience helping people with anxiety and related issues.  These tips should prove to be valuable for people preparing for auditions and performances.  Enjoy! How to Reduce Anxiety Before a Concert by Ryan Rivera Playing an instrument on stage is a lot [...]

Release of 2013 National Solo Competition Audition Repertoire

Yazan: Jason | 23 January 2012 | No Comments
Categories: bass, education, student resources

Release of 2013 National Solo Competition Audition Repertoire.

Stefano Scodanibbio

Yazan: Jason | 11 January 2012 | No Comments
Categories: bass

The music world was stunned to learn of the death of double bass soloist and composer Stefano Scodanibbio on June 10th from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was only 55 years old. “Stefano Scodanibbio has been responsible for more important additions to the double bass repertoire in recent years [...]

Suzuki Bass Newsletter from Virginia Dixon

Yazan: Jason | 10 January 2012 | No Comments
Categories: bass, education

From Virginia Dixon: Dear Colleagues, Welcome to my annual letter announcing Suzuki Bass Teacher Training courses for 2012 in which I also share with you some of the newsy events of 2011. This year I have two Book 1 courses to announce, one on either side of the North American continent! My first west coast [...]

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