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Geoff Chalmers
December 8, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

Dezron Douglas

Geoff Chalmers
December 8, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
Dezron Douglas

In this video, we meet the incredible NYC bassist, composer and bandleader Dezron Douglas to talk all things double bass!

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
November 17, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

Nina Bernat - Bach on Bass!

Geoff Chalmers
November 17, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
Nina Bernat - Bach on Bass!

An interview and solo Bach performance with the incredible young bassist, Nina Bernat covering her career, Bach on the bass, future projects, and more.

Tagged: classical

Marc Johnson
November 11, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists

Vibrato, Phrasing and Rhythm (Masterclass Preview)

Marc Johnson
November 11, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists
Vibrato, Phrasing and Rhythm (Masterclass Preview)

A preview clip from one of our Masterclass interview sessions with the great Marc Johnson where we discuss vibrato and phrasing.

Tagged: jazz

Marc Johnson
November 7, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists

Preview Compilation - The Marc Johnson Masterclass

Marc Johnson
November 7, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists
Preview Compilation - The Marc Johnson Masterclass

A compilation of preview clips from the new The Marc Johnson Masterclass.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
October 20, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

François Rabbath on the perfect bow hold, crab technique & more!

Geoff Chalmers
October 20, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
François Rabbath on the perfect bow hold, crab technique & more!

In this second interview, François Rabbath discusses bow hold, his ‘crab’ technique, and shares his wise advice.

Tagged: classical, François Rabbath

Geoff Chalmers
October 14, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Missy Raines on Learning Bluegrass Bass

Geoff Chalmers
October 14, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Missy Raines on Learning Bluegrass Bass

In our second video with bluegrass bassist, Missy Raines, I ask her questions from our audience on teaching and playing bluegrass bass.

Tagged: jazz, Missy Raines

Jason Heath
October 7, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

Vibrato Tips to Make Your Double Bass Sing!

Jason Heath
October 7, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
Vibrato Tips to Make Your Double Bass Sing!

Jason Heath offers his top tips for getting started with and developing vibrato on the double bass.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Russell Hall
September 16, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

Introducing Russell Hall

Russell Hall
September 16, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
Introducing Russell Hall

We welcome our latest jazz bass tutor, the great NYC legend Russell Hall, and discuss all things jazz bass.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 8, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

François Rabbath on 'Rabbath Technique' – Interview/Performance

Geoff Chalmers
September 8, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
François Rabbath on 'Rabbath Technique' – Interview/Performance

An interview with legendary pedagogue, François Rabbath about his own worldwide revered method, Rabbath technique.

Tagged: classical, François Rabbath

Slick Joe Fick
August 25, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Slap Bass Gear for Upright Bassists

Slick Joe Fick
August 25, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Slap Bass Gear for Upright Bassists

We ask Slick Joe Fick all about his gear he uses to slap bass, including bass, strings, amps and more.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
August 18, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

Rufus Reid - The ever evolving bassist!

Geoff Chalmers
August 18, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
Rufus Reid - The ever evolving bassist!

In this video, I meet the legendary bassist, Rufus Reid.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
August 11, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Missy Raines

Geoff Chalmers
August 11, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Missy Raines

We welcome bluegrass and country music bassist and band leader Missy Raines to talk about all things bass.

Tagged: jazz, Missy Raines

Renaud Garcia-Fons
August 4, 2022
Masterclasses, Classical Double Bassists

Effortless Technique - Renaud Garcia-Fons

Renaud Garcia-Fons
August 4, 2022
Masterclasses, Classical Double Bassists
Effortless Technique - Renaud Garcia-Fons

A preview from The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass exploring building effortless technique into your playing.

Tagged: classical

Renaud Garcia-Fons
July 27, 2022
Masterclasses, Classical Double Bassists

The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass - Preview Compilation

Renaud Garcia-Fons
July 27, 2022
Masterclasses, Classical Double Bassists
The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass - Preview Compilation

A compilation of preview clips from The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
July 20, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

Rick Stotijn - Interview & Performance

Geoff Chalmers
July 20, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
Rick Stotijn - Interview & Performance

Rick Stotijn talks to us about his varied career as a leading soloist, teacher, chamber and orchestral musician across Europe.

Tagged: classical, Rick Stotijn

Geoff Chalmers
July 7, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

Jiri Slavik - Interview and Performance

Geoff Chalmers
July 7, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
Jiri Slavik - Interview and Performance

Interview and performance with European double bass phenomenon, Jiri Slavik.

Tagged: classical, Jiri Slavik, jazz

Barry Bales
June 21, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Barry Bales Interview - Gut strings, plywood basses, bluegrass & more

Barry Bales
June 21, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Barry Bales Interview - Gut strings, plywood basses, bluegrass & more

We welcome our new bluegrass tutor Barry Bales to the website with this interview exploring his double basses, gear, and gut strings.

Tagged: jazz

John Goldsby
April 29, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

John Goldsby's Favourite Licks from the Jazz Bass Book!

John Goldsby
April 29, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
John Goldsby's Favourite Licks from the Jazz Bass Book!

John plays us some of his favourite licks and discusses the story behind the conception of The Jazz Bass Book, which is essential reading for any jazz bassist.

Tagged: jazz, John Goldsby

Jason Heath
April 14, 2022
Classical Double Bassists, Jazz Double Bassists

Double Bass Making, Set up & More with Randy Hunt

Jason Heath
April 14, 2022
Classical Double Bassists, Jazz Double Bassists
Double Bass Making, Set up & More with Randy Hunt

Geoff and Jason interview luthier Randy Hunt, whose bass Jason has been using for his recording sessions.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Joseph Conyers
April 7, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

How Double Bassists Can Nail the Audition!

Joseph Conyers
April 7, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
How Double Bassists Can Nail the Audition!

Joe shares his advice on how to nail the orchestral audition, with experience from both sides of the audition panel.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

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