Studying and Teaching Jazz Double Bass - Interview with Katie Thiroux

Interview with our tutor, Katie Thiroux

Studying and teaching jazz double bass

In this video, Geoff Chalmers interviews Katie Thiroux about studying and teaching jazz double bass. We learn about Katie’s journey into the double bass and what she learnt from studying with jazz greats such as John Clayton and Kristin Korb. We also hear what she feels beginner double bass students should be focusing on and how they can maximise their practice time.

If you enjoy the video and want to learn more from Katie Thiroux please check out her course From Beginner to Bandstand.

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