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Geoff Chalmers
June 22, 2023
Classical Double Bassists, ISB 2023

Lloyd Goldstein - BTS at the ISB!

Geoff Chalmers
June 22, 2023
Classical Double Bassists, ISB 2023
Lloyd Goldstein - BTS at the ISB!

Behind the scenes at the 2023 ISB convention, I meet the renowned bassist, composer and Certified Music Practitioner, Lloyd Goldstein.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
June 9, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists

Jorge Roeder - Momentum in improvisation

Geoff Chalmers
June 9, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists
Jorge Roeder - Momentum in improvisation

In this interview/performance video, we meet jazz bassist Jorge Roeder to discuss his work as a sideman and recording his solo album. There’s also time for a solo performance of a jazz classic.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
May 18, 2023
Classical Double Bassists

Marianne Schofield – Contemporary classical & orchestral double bass

Geoff Chalmers
May 18, 2023
Classical Double Bassists
Marianne Schofield – Contemporary classical & orchestral double bass

In this interview/performance video, we meet Marianne Schofield to discuss playing orchestral and contemporary classical music.

Tagged: classical

Barry Bales
May 4, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Barry Bales on the History of Bluegrass Bass

Barry Bales
May 4, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Barry Bales on the History of Bluegrass Bass

In this video, our bluegrass expert Barry Bales discusses the key figures in the history of bluegrass bass as well as his personal influences and favourite players.

Tagged: jazz

Katie Thiroux
April 20, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists

Theme Tune Breakdown and Lessons Learnt from Hosting The Hump with Katie Thiroux

Katie Thiroux
April 20, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists
Theme Tune Breakdown and Lessons Learnt from Hosting The Hump with Katie Thiroux

In this video, Katie Thiroux breaks down the theme tune to her podcast and shares lessons learnt from interviewing many of the world’s best bassists.

Tagged: jazz, Katie Thiroux

Geoff Chalmers
March 23, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists

Vladimir Torres - Recording a Solo Album

Geoff Chalmers
March 23, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists
Vladimir Torres - Recording a Solo Album

In this interview/performance video, we meet Vladimir Torres to discuss and hear excerpts from his solo album, Music for a Locked in Double Bass.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
March 9, 2023
Classical Double Bassists

Thierry Barbé - The Art of Expression

Geoff Chalmers
March 9, 2023
Classical Double Bassists
Thierry Barbé - The Art of Expression

An interview with Thierry Barbé - soloist, educator and the Principal Bassist of the Opera de Paris Orchestra.

Tagged: classical

Avishai Cohen
February 23, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists, Masterclasses

Avishai Cohen Masterclass Preview – Ballads and Fast Tempos

Avishai Cohen
February 23, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists, Masterclasses
Avishai Cohen Masterclass Preview – Ballads and Fast Tempos

Avishai Cohen discusses his approach to playing ballads and uptempo jazz in this preview video from his new Masterclass.

Tagged: jazz

Avishai Cohen
February 16, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists, Masterclasses

The Avishai Cohen Masterclass - Preview Compilation

Avishai Cohen
February 16, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists, Masterclasses
The Avishai Cohen Masterclass - Preview Compilation

A preview compilation of selected snippets from the new Avishai Cohen Masterclass.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
February 2, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists

Neal Miner - NYC Jazz Bassist

Geoff Chalmers
February 2, 2023
Jazz Double Bassists
Neal Miner - NYC Jazz Bassist

We meet the incredible NYC jazz bassist and owner of Gut String Records, Neal Miner for an interview and solo performance.

Tagged: jazz

Heather Miller Lardin
January 12, 2023
Classical Double Bassists

Heather Miller Lardin on Baroque Double Bass

Heather Miller Lardin
January 12, 2023
Classical Double Bassists
Heather Miller Lardin on Baroque Double Bass

We introduce early music specialist Heather Miller Lardin to the website to discuss all things Baroque double bass.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
December 15, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

Adi Meyerson - NYC Jazz Bassist

Geoff Chalmers
December 15, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
Adi Meyerson - NYC Jazz Bassist

In this video, we meet the incredible NYC jazz bassist, composer and bandleader Adi Meyerson.

Tagged: jazz

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

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