Best materials for beginner bass teaching

I bassist just beginning her journey as a double bass teacher wrote to me recently inquiring about what I consider to be a good approach toward starting beginners. Here’s my response: t’s great that you’re starting to do some teaching! The best...

Bel Cantos versus Permanents – my opinion

A reader recently wrote in inquiring about my feelings on Thomastik Bel Canto strings and how they compare to Pirastro Permanents (my string of choice for many years). Here’s my response: Hi __________, Thanks for the message, and thanks for checking out the...

PBDB: Jason Heath Kudos, Summer Edition

Hello all from PBDB – I don’t want Jason to fell embarrassed, so instead of cross posting I’ll just offer you a link to my recent post honoring Mr. Heath’s summer blogging…. Here’s to a great start to Fall for DBB readers! –...

Profile: University of Maryland bass faculty

The University of Maryland has really become a compelling institution for double bass study in recent years, and having bass teachers Richard Barber (National Symphony Orchestra member) and Anthony Manzo (former Phoenix Symphony and current member of New Century...