My schedule for this past week:Sunday, October 8, 200610 a.m. lesson in Evanston1:00 p.m. lesson in Evanston2:00-3:00 p.m. drive from Evanston to Elgin3:30 p.m. Elgin Symphony Concert5:30-7:30 p.m. drive to Whitewater, Wisconsin7:30-11:30 p.m. teach at...
It’s a busy day here in Chicago, and this is all I’ve got for you today. It’s pretty cute, however, so check it out if you feel like some Japanese cat standing fun. More bass/music/tech news soon… technorati tags: cats, standing
All double bass players need a decent gig bag. Unlike the other members of the stringed instrument family, double bass players carry instruments in soft cases about 90% of the time. Having a durable, well-padded soft case is essential for any bass player. As far as...
This post contains thoughts and observations about playing Gary Karr’s former double bass. Read the first part of my “Amati” bass story here. When I first picked up the Amati bass from Aaron Reilly at the Guarneri House, I couldn’t wait to get it...
I have noticed recently that I have had several people visit my blog from Tehran in Iran. If anybody visiting this site is from Tehran I would love to know how you stumbled across my blog–whether searching for specific information, from a particular website, or...
