Reaching the Low Notes

Being able to play below the open E string is an essential part of the skill set for the modern bassist. Most orchestral bass parts reach below the low E, and not being able to play these notes means not really having all of the professional tools necessary for the...

Playing Bach cello suites

Playing movements of the Bach cello suites is a must for all bass players these days. It is a requirement for many (if not most) orchestral auditions, and it is a bass player’s only real opportunity to play solo works from this great master.Several challenges...

Jason Heath Double Bass Recordings

Jason Video Tracks Jason Heath explains the double bass Jason performs B.B. Wolf by Jon Deak Jason performs Capriccio No. 2 by David Anderson More audio of all sorts (interviews, performances, etc.) is available through the Contrabass Conversations...

Student Resources

1) Lesson SchedulesClick here to see when and where our next lesson is happening.2) Lesson Summaries and AssignmentsClick for assignments, materials to purcase, links, and lesson history.3) Recommended RepertoireThese are the materials I teach in the order I teach...

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