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Interview with Joseph Conyers
This week, we’re sharing this short interview with Joseph Conyers, double bassist from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Joseph also has an online course at Discover Double Bass, Orchestra Chops Vol. 1, which teaches six popular orchestral excerpts to transform your playing.
Joe answers a question from the audience about why a student might receive different advice from teachers in different orchestras. He discusses different orchestras, stages, and spaces and how this might affect your playing. Plus, he shares why it might actually help you be more prepared!
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