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Pete Lampe is the owner of Pete's Upright Bass Shop http://petesuprightbassshop.com in Portland, Oregon, and he has been an active bassist in Portland since 1986. He won a Silver Medal for Tone at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he is currently focused on building his own double basses. We dig into Pete’s background, setup, strings, the “Golden Age” of bass building happening now, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Pete and his great work on his website and on Instagram! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
It was a pleasure to visit Ear Trumpet Labs founder Philip Graham and go behind the scenes with the Nadine microphone for double bass. I did a review of this mic back in 2020 and have been loving it ever since. Enjoy, and check out the video version of this https://youtu.be/kfQEKS3t4YQ for some cool visuals from the workshop. __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Abe Gumroyan is a Grammy-award winning bassist who plays a wide range of gigs, ranging from major motion picture soundtracks to professional orchestras like the San Francisco Symphony. We dig into Abe’s background, what it’s like freelancing, advice on developing a multifaceted career, Abe’s surprising “pandemic job,” and much more. Enjoy! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Lauren Pierce has written a new book title Scales, Scales, Scales: A Progressive Technical Journey for the Double Bass. We dig into the inspiration for this book and catch up with Lauren and her current projects in this wide-ranging conversation. Check out her new book here, and be sure to give Lauren a follow on Instagram and YouTube! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Jacob Warren is a multi-style bassist whose background and interests lie in a wide ranging variety of acoustic styles, including, but not limited to classical, jazz, bluegrass, Swedish fiddle, and many others. In 2023 Jacob won first prize in the International Society of Bassists Soloist Competition. We dig into Jacob’s background, his recital at the 2023 ISB convention and plans for his solo recital at the 2025 convention, alternate tunings, balancing multiple projects, practicing, his YouTube series on chopping, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Jacob on Instagram, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ4QD_-QjCSRbzqHuEdHcuQ, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jacobvwarrenbass, and his website! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Hosted by Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall, Tacet No More is https://tacet-no-more.captivate.fm/ “a new podcast where we are asking the questions that need to be asked and saying the things that need to be said about classical music”. Check out the podcast and follow along with future episodes here, and bravo to Joe and Yuri for starting this cool new show! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Double bassist Krista Kopper recently released a solo, improvised double bass album titled "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn" that was inspired by eight women who have been killed while running. We dig into the story behind this album and much more. Listen to her solo album as well as my two other improvised duo albums here on bandcamp, and give her a follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/krista.kopper as well. __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Gael McKeon interviews Jason about the origins of the podcast, the experience of putting out 1000 episodes, and plans for the podcast’s future. Enjoy! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
We celebrate the 1000th episode of Contrabass Conversations live at the 2023 Golden Gate Bass Camp! Learn more about today’s guests: __ __ __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt http://www.louislevitt.com/ on how to bring up your energy level for a performance. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt http://www.louislevitt.com/ on how to warm up when you don’t have much time. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Renowned double bass luthier Arnold Schnitzer http://cellobass.com/index.htm recently released a book titled The Handy Double Bassist; Maintenance, Adjustments and Repairs for the Non-Luthier. This book is available in print edition through the ISB Store as well as through the DBHQ digital store. We dig into the inspiration for this book, what bassists can and can’t do on their own, strange tales from years of maintaining basses, and much more. Enjoy, and check out our conversation from 2016 to learn more about Arnold’s cool path into the bass building world. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY DOUBLE BASS STUDIO https://www.micahbhoward.com/heath, led by Micah Howard. Interested in studying with Micah? Read testimonials from his former students. DORICO - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad’s subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! __ __
Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt http://www.louislevitt.com/ on how to change a string much more quickly than normal. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! __ __ Thank you to our sponsor, Dorico! It is my favorite software for music notation and composition. Designed for MacOS, iPad, and Windows, Dorico’s workflow allows you to spend more time making music. Download Dorico 5, their free iPad app, or their free version (forever), Dorico SE 5. Get Dorico: https://www.steinberg.net/dorico/ __ __
Today we feature John Kennedy, who has been one of the leading double bass educators for decades. I’ve had the good pleasure to serve on the International Society of Bassists Board of Directors with him as well as on the faculty of several double bass camps, and he is a first-class performer, teacher, and human being. I hope you enjoy this thoughtful conversation with a dear friend and wonderful member of the double bass community! __ __ Thank you to our sponsor, Dorico! It is my favorite software for music notation and composition. Designed for MacOS, iPad, and Windows, Dorico’s workflow allows you to spend more time making music. Download Dorico 5, their free iPad app, or their free version (forever), Dorico SE 5. Get Dorico: https://www.steinberg.net/dorico/ __ __
Today we chat with double bass maker Nick Lloyd https://nicklloydbasses.com/ about the story behind his bench copy of Edgar Meyer’s Giovanni Battista Gabrielli from 1769. Nick copied Edgar’s bass (#55) for Paul Kowert, and the Meyer bass copy that he bright to ISB (#60) was played by Gary Karr during the ISB headliner concert with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten. Enjoy, and be sure to check out more of Nick’s great work on his website, Facebook, and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicklloydbasses/! __ __ Thank you to our sponsor, Dorico! It is my favorite software for music notation and composition. Designed for MacOS, iPad, and Windows, Dorico’s workflow allows you to spend more time making music. Download Dorico 5, their free iPad app, or their free version (forever), Dorico SE 5. Get Dorico: https://www.steinberg.net/dorico/ __ __
Today, we talk with former podcast guest Bill Harrison about his new memoir Making the Low Notes: A Life in Music. This is a great read about what it was like diving into Chicago’s lively jobbing world through the 1970s and beyond. Enjoy, and you can pick up a copy on Amazon https://amzn.to/3BBuEYZ! __ __ __ __
Sean O'Hara recently won an audition for a double bass section position in the Fort Worth Symphony. In this episode, we talk about Sean’s journey from the San Francisco Bay area to UCLA to study with Chris Hanulik, his time working with Brian Johnson at Cal State Fullerton, his with studying with Tim Pitts at Rice University, lessons learned after 33 auditions, getting into traditional Irish, music, and much more. Enjoy! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, DORICO! IT IS MY FAVORITE SOFTWARE FOR MUSIC NOTATION AND COMPOSITION. DESIGNED FOR MACOS, IPAD, AND WINDOWS, DORICO’S WORKFLOW ALLOWS YOU TO SPEND MORE TIME MAKING MUSIC. DOWNLOAD DORICO 5, THEIR FREE IPAD APP, OR THEIR FREE VERSION (FOREVER), DORICO SE 5. Get Dorico: https://www.steinberg.net/dorico/ __ __ __ __ __
This year’s San Francisco Winter Bass Bash recital guest was Szymon Marciniak, a fabulous bass soloist and educator who appeared on the podcast in 2016. Szymon performed an inspiring program with his longtime collaborator and pianist Evan Mitchell. In this interview we discuss how Szymon and Evan have approached collaborating over the past decade. Enjoy, and check out more footage from this event here! __ __ __ __
Nicole Melrose is an orchestral string clinician for D’Addario and the founder of StringRise https://www.stringrise.com/, which we covered with Nicole in a 2021 interview. Today, we dig into the world of double bass strings, how they are made, what makes double bass strings unique, and the various strings offered by D’Addario. D’Addario is a past sponsor of the podcast, and if you join their Players Circle with the code DCLINIC2023, you can get 50% off of up to five D’Addario products with free shipping. __ __ __ __
Alexander Verster is a composer and double bassist located in London. He was born in South Africa, but soon ended up in New Zealand prior to his move to London. We talk about his deep dive into the double bass, how composing fits into his life, and much more. Enjoy and be sure to check out Alexander’s scores and recordings and also give his YouTube Channel a follow! __ __ __ __
Kaelan Decman joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Associate Principal Bass in spring 2022. Prior to his appointment, he was a member of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra bass section. He is a graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. We talk about his audition journey and much more in this wide-ranging conversation. Enjoy! __ __ __ __
Jonathan Colbert recently joined the faculty of the University of Memphis, bringing a wealth of experience gathered from playing with ensembles like the Atlanta Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra. He spent six years serving as co-principal bass of the Royal Danish Orchestra, and he is in high demand as a performer and private teacher. We talk about his path through the music world, the highlights and challenges of a career as an orchestral player, his approach to building a varied career, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Jonathan’s University of Memphis faculty page and also this cool article on his appointment to this position! __ __ __ __
Lauren Pierce is a double bassist and educator who has put together a cool guide titled 6 Steps to Learning A New Piece. In this episode, we dive into each of these steps and why it’s important in the preparatory process of learning a new piece. We also catch up on a variety of topics in this fun conversation with a longtime friend and colleague. Pick up a copy of the guide here, and be sure to give Lauren a follow on Instagram and YouTube. You can also check out prior podcasts with Lauren here. __ __ __ __
Sebastiano Dessanay recently released his 377: double CD. This remarkable project, which we discussed in early 2020, featured Sebastiano visiting the 377 municipalities of Sardinia traveling exclusively by bicycle: one a day for 14 months. We talk how this album evolved out of his epic journey, his book covering the journey, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Sebastiano and his cool project on his website https://sebastianodessanay.com, bandcamp, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SebastianoDessanay, and Instagram! __ __ __ __
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dan McCain https://danmccain.bandcamp.com/ is a bassist, composer/arranger, and band leader who has recently released his debut album, Moments in Time. We dig into Dan’s background, the Philly jazz scene, the story behind this album, and more. A big shout-out to Katie Thiroux for connecting us, and be sure to check out Dan’s new album on bandcamp or Spotify and also give him a follow on Instagram! __ __ __ __
Nataly Linares is a bassist and educator originally from Bogotá, Colombia. Since December 2020, she has been working with young students and teachers through the Festival Internacional de Contrabajo Infantil with teachers from Mexico, Spain, United States and Germany. She also works with the International Society of Bassists https://www.isbworldoffice.com helping the Young Bassists Program. We talk about the inspiration behind this festival and what the 2023 festival will look like in Colombia. Enjoy! __ __ __ __
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of double bass restoration with Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel. Zachary is internationally renowned for his repair, restoration and maintenance services, and Scott had him come to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for a residency covering basic emergency setup and repair. Enjoy, and be sure to give Zachary a follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zsmluthier/?hl=en and check out his website for a video covering the work that he does. __ __ __ __
Allan Jay Santos recently launched his podcast Touching Greatness, and it was a pleasure to be his guest for episode 6! This “turn the tables” episode features Allan interviewing me, and the conversation goes into all kinds of interesting territory. Enjoy, and if you dig this episode, give Allan’s podcast a follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! __ __ __ __
This solo show explores my decision-making process about what kind of content warrants a podcast versus a video. Enjoy! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY DOUBLE BASS STUDIO - CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard https://micahbhoward.com/heath. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. __ __
Andy Moritz is a double bassist and educator in the Houston area, and he has recently released Scale Skills, groundbreaking new work covering how Andy approaches major scales with his students. This book is available in our sheet music store, and in this episode, we talk about the concept behind the book and what it covers. Enjoy! __ __ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY DOUBLE BASS STUDIO - CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard https://micahbhoward.com/heath. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. __ __
