Of interest to bass nerds only:I just put up scale sheets for all three octave major scales. These sheets have no fingerings at all, allowing for teachers and students to add their own fingerings as they see fit. I have had several requests for this kind of scale...
A good friend of mine told me as I started my freelance career that musicians can only last ten years as freelancers. After ten years, the majority of people pack it up and look for other means of employment. “Bah!” I said. I was a tough cookie, able to put in six,...
This is an announcement for two upcoming concerts featuring National Symphony Orchestra double bassist Jeffrey Weisner. Jeff also teaches bass at the Peabody Institute, and he maintains a blog through Peabody as well. Below the announcement are links for information...
For years I worked as a coach and lesson teacher in the public schools of suburban Chicago. I ran sectionals, did some chamber music coaching, and taught a gaggle of kids during and after the school day. Although I was pretty hesitant about doing this work when I...
Double bassist Jean-Yves Bénichou recently sent me this item about the increased difficulties and hassles that European double bassists are encountering while traveling with their basses on trains. In Europe, trains tend to be used as the main method of transportation...
