We’ve got a new poll up here on doublebassblog.org. What kind of hours do you put in on your instrument on a daily basis? Average it out–if you play four hours a day followed by no practice, then put down two hours. [poll id=”11″]
Doublebassblog.org contributor Peter Tambroni has written an excellent double bass method book titled An Introduction to String Playing, and he has been a guest on Contrabass Conversations as well. In addition to a career as an active double bass performer and...
The 2009 International Society of Bassists convention will be held June 8-13 at Penn State. These biannual conventions are an absolute blast, with bassists from all across the globe gathering together to hear great performances, check out new gear, observe and...
We’re getting some good comments about the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra strike situation, including the expected snarky jabs from likely WCO board members and/or staff and some surprisingly unsympathetic comments from patrons. Check this one out, for instance,...
Chicago Symphony bassist, DePaul University bass instructor, and Contrabass Conversations guest Rob Kassinger plays an awesome bowed jazz solo at Symphony Center in Chicago with the Bobby Lewis Jazz Quintet: Rob has an extensive jazz background–learn more about...
