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Studying in the summer at a music festival or camp is one of the most valuable things a bass student can do. The perspective gained from meeting bass players from all over the country and being exposed to new teachers, concepts, and ideas is invaluable. I recommend attending Jeff Bradetich’s summer Double [...]

Libertyville Studio
Scott Ba.:
Scott’s action list: Vanhal 1&2, Eccles 1&4, B5 mvt 3, Br 1 E, Br 2 mvt 4 recap, Mozart 40 mvt 4 exc. 1, Mozart 39 mvt 1 pg. 1 (Allegro), all 3 octave scales - slur 4 notes, and 3 octave arpeggios - slur 3 notes, 1 Sturm etude, 1 Storch-Hrabe [...]

Articles by Jason Heath:
Road Warrior Without an Expense Account - This series chronicles my experiences as a freelance musician and offers thoughts and observations on the classical music orchestral business in general. Although focused on classical musicians and freelance musicians in general, much of the discussion has relevance to musicians from all disciplines. [...]

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Jason’s Scale Sheets (free PDF download)
one octave major and minor scales with fingerings
two octave major and minor scales with fingerings
Articles
All-State Audition Preparation by John Thompson
Article on Stretching by Nathan Cole
Video Resources

Downloads
Classical
Methods:

Tambroni, Peter: An Introduction to Double Bass Playing (highly recommended)
Max Dimoff Warm-Up Packet [...]

Finale RecitalThe finale recital is a short concert played by all the faculty of the Bassfest. We combine in all sorts of fun groupings–solos, duets, trios, quartets, and quintets–to bring the Bassfest to a close.Parents
All parents are welcome to stay for the whole day and sit in on any classes they like (no charge–just [...]

Applied Double Bass for Majors and Non-Majors, Spring - 2006
Professor Heath, CA 2003
Phone: 773-612-3597 / E-mail: jsh177@yahoo.com

SCHEDULING: All lesson times can be arranged with me during the first week of
each semester. If you have a conflict with your lesson time, you can switch with
someone else in the studio for that week. [...]

Luthier Index -Alphabetical by State
Welcome to the Double Bass Luthier Directory! The following list of double bass luthiers, repair persons, and instrument dealers is organized alphabetically within each state. Feel free to suggest any additions by leaving a comment or e-mailing me (jsh177@yahoo.com).
Please comment on any luthiers you have had experience with in [...]

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Peter Tambroni is a fantastic musician, educator, and double bassist. His contributions to Bassfest 2005 were really outstanding, and I am pleased to have him back for this year’s activities. Peter will be working in both classical and jazz styles and will perofrm on the Finale Recital. Check out more about Peter [...]