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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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    482: Charley Sabatino on the power of theory May 10, 2018
    Show notes

    Charley Sabatino is on a mission to re-vamp the way people teach music theory. There's a lot of wariness and confusion around music theory for many players, and it often comes down to the way it's taught.

    That's not all that Charley is up to these days, however. He's a man in constant motion: composing new music, teaching clinics on improvisation, and working with the next generation of players on the art, science, and business of music.

    We dig into all kinds of topics today, like Charley's first trip to the NAMM show (and the unexpected cosplay happening in the halls!), the "tune/tone/time" pyramid, the umps and downs of a living as a creative artist, and much more.

    Charlie's an awesome guy—be sure to follow along within on Instagram and Facebook for his great music theory whiteboard posts and much more!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

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    481: Ole Wilson on pickups May 07, 2018
    Show notes

    Ole Wilson is the CEO of Wilson Pickup Systems, which have been making the signature Wilson Pickup for double bass for over 34 years. Wilson provided the first commercially available piezo pickup systems for the double bass back in the 1980s, and it has been used by artists like George Mraz, Gary Peacock, and John Patitucci.

    We dig into the history of the pickup, how the company has branded out into other string instruments, how the pickup is installed, and more in this special gear-centric episode!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

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    480: Yoshi Horiguchi on George Vance May 03, 2018
    Show notes

    Yoshi Horiguchi is a Baltimore -based double bassist and educator as well as a faculty member of Maryland's thriving Bass Works program.

    In the fall of 2017, Yoshi got in touch with me about putting his analysis of George Vance's Progressive Repertoire Book 1 online. We got it up on the blog, and it has proven to be a popular resource for bassists worldwide.

    In this analysis, Yoshi interviewed Nicholas Walker, Tracy Rowell, Johnny Hamil, and Martha Vance about the pedagogy of George Vance. We dig into details about using this teaching resource and what Yoshi has learned through this research. Enjoy!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    479 : Dominic Duval Jr. Apr 30, 2018
    Show notes

    As the son of Dominic Duval Sr. (Cecil Taylor's bassist for a decade), Dominic Duval Jr. grew up immersed in the world of avant-garde jazz. Dominic attended the Eastman School of Music, working with James VanDemark and Jeff Campbell. He has performed at venues like Carnegie Hall, Avery Fischer Hall, and many New York jazz clubs.

    The classmate of former podcast guests Danny Ziemann and Eric Steffens, Dominic and I dig into all kinds of topics, like:

    • playing cruise ships (it can be a crazy gig!)
    • daily routines
    • the highs and lows of a music career
    • when to say yes to a project

    …and much more! Be sure to follow Dominic on Instagram to keep up with his career, and it was a pleasure having him on the podcast.

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    478: Cielito de Jesus Apr 26, 2018
    Show notes

    It was a pleasure to connect with Cielito de Jesus and chat about the vibrant double bass educational scene she has built in Southern California!

    As the founder of the Rabbath Institute Los Angeles, Cielito has dedicated her career to teaching Vance-Rabbath pedagogy to middle and high school students throughout the Los Angeles area. She works with over 60 bassists each week.

    Cielito has worked with many of the world's great bass teachers, including past podcast guests François Rabbath, Patrick Neher, and Thierry Barbé. She's a great person and is doing wonderful things for the double bass community. Be sure to check out the Rabbath Institute Los Angeles for more information about this great event!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    A440 Violin Shop

    An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    477: Christian McBride Apr 23, 2018
    Show notes

    What a pleasure to chat with Christian McBride for the podcast! Christian just won his sixth Grammy for the Christian McBride Big Band's new album Bringin' It, and he has a course available titled Fundamentals of Jazz Bass and Beyond.

    Christian and I dig into all kinds of topics (including many suggestions from podcast listeners!), like:

    • the story behind his Benedict Puglisi bass
    • what Christian looks for in a bass setup
    • hearing Ray Brown play live for the first time
    • Christian's heartwarming story about James Brown from The Moth
    • staying in shape on the road
    • working his bow chops

    …and much more!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    A440 Violin Shop

    An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, interview editors
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    476: Chris West on thumb position Apr 19, 2018
    Show notes

    Former Guildhall Strings solo double bassist Chris West has built a tremendous resource for learning thumb position, and he's finally unleashed it upon the world. Titled Reaching the Heights - Thumb Position on the Double Bass, it's chock full of useful exercises and pieces that will have you navigating the upper reaches fo the fingerboard in no time.

    Chris and I dig into all kinds of cool concepts in this conversation, including the myelination process detailed in Daniel Coyle's book The Talent Code, the "secret spacing" that makes navigating thumb position much easier, and many other topics.

    Chris is a great guy, and this book is a great read. Be sure to pick up a copy!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    A440 Violin Shop

    An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    475: The Bass Player's Guide to the Trio Apr 17, 2018
    Show notes

    When I heard that Danny Ziemann was filming courses for Discover Double Bass, I couldn't wait to sit down with Danny and Discover Double Bass founder Geoff Chalmers to learn more details about the project.

    Both Danny and Geoff are past podcast guests, and they happen to be two of my favorite people in the bass world. This new course is called The Bass Player's Guide to the Trio. It's set to launch on April 24th, and you will be able to pick it up at disoverdoublebass.com.

    Learn more about what's offered in this new course, what it's like filming a course like this, what both Geoff and Danny like about the online course learning environment, and more!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    A440 Violin Shop

    An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    474: Dan Carson on auditioning and taking a leap Apr 16, 2018
    Show notes

    Dan Carson is the latest member of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's bass section. I've had the pleasure of knowing Dan for over a decade. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and worked with Andy Anderson and a few other teachers (including me!) during high school.

    Dan attended Indiana University and won principal bass of the Alabama Symphony during his junior year. After a few years, he decided to return to Indiana University to finish his undergraduate degree.

    He opted to not return to the Alabama Symphony and headed to the University of Southern California to study with David Allen Moore. Five months into his studies at USC, Dan won a position with the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

    We cover a lot of fascinating ground, including:

    • making progress in school versus out of school
    • his decision to quit the Alabama Symphony to continue his studies
    • what it was like being back in school after several years playing professionally
    • what he learned working with Paul Ellison, Andy Raciti, and David Allen Moore
    • Dan's audition preparation routine for Lyric
    • getting through moments of discouragement

    …and much more!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    473: Jacqueline Pickett on a well-rounded education Apr 12, 2018
    Show notes

    Dr. Jacqueline Pickett has built a remarkable career as a double bass performer, educator, and community activist. From managing nonprofits to launching programs in the public schools, Jacqueline has been a major force for good in the double bass world. She teaches bass at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia as well as serving as principal bass for the Columbus Symphony.

    We dig deep into all sorts of interesting topics, like:

    • why she brought Lauren Pierce in to work with students (it's a great story and a valuable lesson!)
    • how music and community go hand in hand
    • how her background set her up for success
    • ways in which the arts present valuable employment opportunities for double bass players
    • what a well-rounded education looks like

    …and much more!

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

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    Upton Bass String Instrument Company

    Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long "Karr neck" has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.

    D'Addario Strings

    This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

    A440 Violin Shop

    An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Contrabass Conversations production team:

    • Jason Heath, host
    • Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing
    • Mitch Moehring, audio engineer
    • Trevor Jones, publication and promotion

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

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