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    Contrabass Conversations

    Contrabass Conversations features interviews and performances from top leaders in the world of the double bass. Podcast host Jason Heath dives deep into what makes these world-class artists tick. With 2 million downloads and counting, Contrabass Conversations is the most popular podcast for double bassists. Join the community and experience life on the low end of the spectrum!

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    723: T. Alan Stewart on his musical journey Aug 13, 2020
    Show notes

    T. Alan Stewart wears many musical hats in the Baltimore/Washington DC area.

    In addition to serving as principal bass with the Williamsburg Symphony and Roanoke Symphony, Alan has performed with the Baltimore Opera, National Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Spoleto Festival, Alexander Schnieder String Orchestra; and many other ensembles in the area.

    We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, digging into topics like Alan's path through the music world, his time in the New World Symphony and subsequently working with Mstislav Rostropovich and the National Symphony, audition preparation, The Artist's Way, diversity and inclusion in classical music, freelance life, and much more.

    I hope you enjoy Alan's thoughtful insights and perspectives, and I can't wait to spend some more time with him in the future!

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion
    • Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging
    • theme music by Eric Hochberg
    722: Andrea Beyer on auditions and teaching Aug 10, 2020
    Show notes

    Andrea Beyer is a bassist, teacher, and advocate for social growth. Having recently finished up three years with the New World Symphony, Andrea has relocated to Austin, Texas.

    She recently started blogging for AuditionCafe.com, where she has been focusing on how all kinds of musicians are handling the pandemic and lockdown. Andrea also recently asked me to write a piece for the blog, which was a pleasure for me to do.

    We talk about her background, the teaching and performing that she has done in Mexico, El Salvador, Uruguay, Bolivia, and other countries, the work that she does for the MusAid Organization, how she has been handling the pandemic, and much more.

    Enjoy, and be sure to follow Andrea and her great work on AuditionCafe.com and Instagram!

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion
    • Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging
    • theme music by Eric Hochberg

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    721: Gahlord Dewald on water tank acoustics Aug 06, 2020
    Show notes

    It was great to connect with Gahlord Dewald about his latest album Coherent Light Enclosed Without. This album was recorded at The Tank Center for Sonic Arts on a hill above the town of Rangely, Colorado.

    We talk about this fascinating performance venue, how Gahlord found himself heading to The Tank for this project, what it's like preparing to record in such a unique acoustic space, and much more. Enjoy, and measure to follow Gahlord on YouTube and check out this new album here!

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion
    • Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging
    • theme music by Eric Hochberg

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    720: Giovanni Sanguineti on visual composition Aug 03, 2020
    Show notes

    It was great to connect with Giovanni Sanguineti for the podcast.

    We start off talking about an online workshop that past podcast guest Danny Ziemann has been doing online. Giovanni is obsessed with learning and growing as a player, and we dig into a number of resources, including Dennis Whittaker's new series Incredibly Useful Exercises for Double Bass.

    We also talk about the time we spent together in Lucca, Giovanni's latest album Remember The Future, how he has been handling the pandemic, his visual approach to composition, and much more. Enjoy!

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    719: Olivier Babaz on The Creative Improvisor Jul 30, 2020
    Show notes

    It is a pleasure to have Olivier Babaz back on the podcast! Olivier recently released a course with Discover Double Bass titled The Creative Improvisor.

    In this episode, we talk about our shared experiences filming for Discover Double Bass, using iPads creatively for music, Olivier's live streams, creative flow, and much more.

    Enjoy, and be sure to follow Olivier on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram!

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    718: Brendan Fitzgerald on audition prep Jul 27, 2020
    Show notes

    Today we're featuring Christian Dillingham, a Grammy Award-winning bassist who happens to be one of my longtime friends. Christian recently joined the faculty at Indiana University to teach jazz bass. We chat about that and much more!

    Check out my in-person conversation with Christian from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and be sure to follow him on Instagram!

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion
    • Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging
    • theme music by Eric Hochberg

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    717: Josh Skinner on the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Jul 23, 2020
    Show notes

    We're featuring Josh Skinner on today's podcast. Josh is a bassist, composer, and faculty member at the University of Idaho.

    Josh also directs the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, which brings together thousands of jazz students from the United States and abroad. I also had the pleasure of being a clinician at the 2020 festival and spending some time in person with Josh.

    We talk about the festival, how Josh is handling the pandemic, his path through the music world, and much more.

    Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Josh on Instagram!

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion
    • Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging
    • theme music by Eric Hochberg

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    716: Christian Dillingham on joining the Indiana University faculty Jul 20, 2020
    Show notes

    Today we're featuring Christian Dillingham, a Grammy Award-winning bassist who happens to be one of my longtime friends. Christian recently joined the faculty at Indiana University to teach jazz bass. We chat about that and much more!

    Check out my in-person conversation with Christian from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and be sure to follow him on Instagram!

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion
    • Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging
    • theme music by Eric Hochberg

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    715: Sam Morel on bass making Jul 16, 2020
    Show notes

    Today we're featuring Sam Morel, a French double bass luthier who has recently taken a job at David Gage String Instruments. Sam won a Silver Medal for Tone at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention and a Certificate of Merit at the 2018 Violin Society of America Competition.

    We talk about the various basses he has built, how life has been for him during the pandemic, working with Patrick Charton, and much more.

    Enjoy, and be sure to follow Sam on Facebook and Instagram!

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion
    • Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging
    • theme music by Eric Hochberg

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    714: Stephen P. Brown on flipping your approach Jul 14, 2020
    Show notes

    We're chatting with conductor and career development coach Stephen P. Brown today. Stephen appeared on the podcast in 2019, and we dig into developing your career during the pandemic, what holds so many musicians back, what life is looking like for Stephen at the present moment, and much more.

    Follow along with Stephen on Facebook and Twitter, and be sure to check out his podcast Classic Jabber!

    Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion
    • Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging
    • theme music by Eric Hochberg

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