Katie Thiroux

December 14, 2023

Jazz Double Bassists

The Perfect Two - Interview and Demonstration

Katie Thiroux

December 14, 2023

Jazz Double Bassists

The Perfect Two - Interview and Demonstration

In this video, Katie Thiroux breaks down the fundamentals of playing bass lines in a two feel.

Katie Thiroux

November 9, 2023

Jazz Double Bassists

What Should Beginners Look for When Buying a Double Bass?

Katie Thiroux

November 9, 2023

Jazz Double Bassists

What Should Beginners Look for When Buying a Double Bass?

In this video, Katie Thiroux and Geoff Chalmers discuss what to consider when buying your first double bass.

Phoebe Russell

September 21, 2023

Classical Double Bassists

Double Bass Audition Prep + Bloopers

Phoebe Russell

September 21, 2023

Classical Double Bassists

An awesome interview discussing the ins and outs of the classical audition process with Phoebe Russell.

Russell Hall

September 7, 2023

Jazz Double Bassists

Russell Hall & Bessie Gear Talk and Solo Performance

Russell Hall

September 7, 2023

Jazz Double Bassists

Russell Hall & Bessie Gear Talk and Solo Performance

Russell Hall joins us with his double bass, Bessie, for a solo performance and to talk all things gear including bass, strings, amps, and pickups.

Phoebe Russell

July 28, 2023

Classical Double Bassists

Interview/Performance with Phoebe Russell

Phoebe Russell

July 28, 2023

Classical Double Bassists

Interview/Performance with Phoebe Russell

Awesome interview and epic Vaňhal performance with the piano with our newest DDB tutor, Phoebe Russell.

Geoff Chalmers

July 20, 2023

Bluegrass & Country, Jazz Double Bassists

Francesca Alinovi of the Lovesick Duo

Geoff Chalmers

July 20, 2023

Bluegrass & Country, Jazz Double Bassists

In this interview/performance video, we meet Francesca Alinovi of the Lovesick Duo.

Geoff Chalmers

July 7, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q5. What advice do you have for beginners? (ISB 5 Questions)

Geoff Chalmers

July 7, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q5. What advice do you have for beginners? (ISB 5 Questions)

ISB Interview series Q5/5: What advice do you have for beginners?

Geoff Chalmers

July 6, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q4. Who Inspired You at the 2023 ISB Convention? (ISB 5 Questions)

Geoff Chalmers

July 6, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q4. Who Inspired You at the 2023 ISB Convention? (ISB 5 Questions)

ISB Interview series Q4/5: Who inspired you at the 2023 ISB Convention?

Geoff Chalmers

July 5, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q3. Tell us about a dream bass that you would love to take home (ISB 5 Questions)

Geoff Chalmers

July 5, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q3. Tell us about a dream bass that you would love to take home (ISB 5 Questions)

ISB Interview series Q3/5: Tell us about a bass you’d love to own.

Geoff Chalmers

July 4, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q2. If you could take a lesson with any living bassist, who would it be? (ISB 5 Questions)

Geoff Chalmers

July 4, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q2. If you could take a lesson with any living bassist, who would it be? (ISB 5 Questions)

ISB Interview series Q2/5: If you could take a lesson with any living bassist, who would it be?

Geoff Chalmers

July 3, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q1. How do you start your practice session? (ISB 5 Questions)

Geoff Chalmers

July 3, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Q1. How do you start your practice session? (ISB 5 Questions)

ISB Interview series Q1/5: How do you start your practice session? Featuring 15+ artists from the ISB.

Geoff Chalmers

June 29, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Paul Ellison on meeting the masters!

Geoff Chalmers

June 29, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Live from the ISB 2023 Convention, Paul Ellison tells us about meeting and studying with Gary Karr and François Rabbath.

Geoff Chalmers

June 27, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Innovation in Bass Making - Luthiers at the ISB

Geoff Chalmers

June 27, 2023

ISB 2023, Jazz Double Bassists, Classical Double Bassists

Innovation in Bass Making - Luthiers at the ISB

A selection of discussions with innovative luthiers at the ISB 2023 Convention.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Katie Thiroux

April 20, 2023

Jazz Double Bassists