1) Summary of Master Class by Boston Symphony Principal Bass Ed Barker 2) Joining Midwest Young Artists or Chicago Youth Symphony3) Practicing With Technology4)The Importance of Summer Festivals5)Choosing Bass Strings6)Bow Rehairing7) Requirements for Music School...
Check out Northwestern University bass teacher DaXun Zhang’s new website. It has a lot of excellent audio clips and information.
Bassfest 2006 will definitely be the largest Bassfest to date. We currently have nearly 60 students attending, but there is still room for a few more! Click of the On-Line Registration Form link, or just sign up when you get there on Saturday. It looks like this will...
Here are some geeky but useful sites about bow hair–why we use horsehair, how rosin works, different kinds of hair, etc:Splitting Hairs Study on Violin Bow Hair (also applies to bass)Here are some general sites about the bow and how it works:How the Bow Produces...
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...
