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This special episode features an interview between renowned double bass pedagogue George Vance and Cleveland Orchestra bassist Henry Peyrebrune.  This interview was transcribed by Johnny Hamil and Christian Chesanek and used for the genesis of an article in the International Society of Bassists’ Bass World (Vol. 41. No. 2).

In addition to Modacity and forScore, there are a bunch of apps that Jason regularly uses for teaching and practicing.  This final solo show of March 2019 covers some of these and how they can be used. Apps mentioned: AudioNote Tonal Energy Sight Reaching Machine Metronomics AnyTune Pro Gadget Cubasis Launchpad Blocs Wave TouchAble Notion

Modacity and forScore are two apps that have become constant companions for Jason’s practicing, performing, and teaching.  Today’s solo show digs into ways that these apps can be used to dramatically improve organization and progress in various domains. Links mentioned: Modacity and forScore - blog post on how to incorporate both doublebassblog.org free sheet music library iDoubleBass - great app from Micah Howard Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kind

Electronic dance music and teaching strings… are these two things even vaguely related?  Today’s solo show covers ways that Jason has discovered to incorporate all kinds of cool apps and controllers into various classroom and rehearsal environments. Links mentioned: Ableton MIDI Fighter MuseScore Press by Vince Oliver

Why are strange things happening back there in the bass section?  We cover this evergreen and amusing topic in today’s solo show, and also tips for developing stronger student bass sections. Links mentioned: Speaking Bass - Keynote from TMEA 2019 Speaking Bass - PDF handout from Midwest Clinic 2018

Today’s solo show covers techniques to help align all the various projects you are involved in, and how one project and inspire and help another. Link mentioned: Gretchen Rubin’s “four personalities” quiz

We’re digging into daily routines today on this solo episode of the podcast and how to position yourself for consistent and creative work on a daily basis.

Rencontres de la Contrebasse will be taking place for the second year August 19-24, 2019.  Learn more about this cool event in today’s conversation with Eleanor Martindale, and visit their website and Facebook page for more info.  Also, check out this cool video with faculty members Giuseppe Ettorre and Lorraine Campet!

I had a wonderful time chatting with Andrew Arceci for the podcast!  Andrew studied double bass, viola da gamba, and art history at Peabody and went on to study early music at Juilliard School and at Magdalen College in Oxford.  He currently teaches bass at Concord Academy, directs the Collegium Musicum at Wellesley College, and is quite active as a performer in all different kinds of musical styles.

Kenneth Knudsen has just released his 4th album called TÉTÉ.  The album's recorded by 5 musicians from 5 different countries, and is currently being presented in many European venues.Jason and Kenneth talk about his musical background, studying with Marco Panascia in New York City, staying in shape not he road, creativity, balancing career and family, and much more in this wide-ranging conversation.

We’re chatting about the International Society of Bassists today with past podcast guest and Houston-area double bass teacher Grace Lewis.  Learn more about the ISB and join today at: www.isbworldoffice.com/join.asp

We’re chatting about the International Society of Bassists today with ISB member and Virginia-based double bass teacher Lindsay Lam.  Learn more about the ISB and join today by visiting: https://www.isbworldoffice.com/join.asp

We’re chatting about the International Society of Bassists today with ISB Membership Chair Patricia Weitzel.  Learn more about the ISB and join today!

It’s great to get a chance to sit down again with Danny Ziemann, one of my favorite podcast guests.  Danny recently put out a book titled Topics in Jazz Bass Vol. 1 - Harmony.  We dig into harmonic considerations for bassists, the dangers of trying to make lines unnecessarily hip without really understanding the harmony, practicing, and much more! Follow along with Danny’s adventures on Facebook, and check out his online courses here on Discover Double Bass.

Rex Surany is the new Principal bass of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. He is also working as an assistant teacher in cooperation with Harold Robinson, the Principal Bass of the Philadelphia Orchestra, at the Juilliard School.