Illinois State University professor and double bassist Bill Koehler just released a new book called A Guide to the Developmental Processes of Improvisation and Composition. Here is a description of this book from Bill’s website. Visit that site to learn more...
Double bassist Jacque Harper sent me a link to this story from BBC News featuring bassist Samir Basim Yousif. Samir is one of only four professional bassists currently in Iraq. Here is an excerpt from the story (this quote is from Samir himself): There is a huge...
Here is the next track in the Virtual Master Class Project. This is a well-known bass excerpt from the last movement of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4. Leave criticism, advice, practice tips, and the like by clicking on the ‘comments’ link below the...
Eastman School of Music student Eric Steffens sent me a link to this very funny video involving a pianist finding creative ways to reach the chords in Rachmanoniff’s compositions. Check it out!
OK–here’s our first track for the Virtual Master Class Project! This is the March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz. Please leave constructive criticism, practice tips, and the like by clicking the comment button. You may choose to post...
