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Petros Klampanis
February 15, 2024
Jazz Double Bassists

Interview/Performance with Petros Klampanis

Petros Klampanis
February 15, 2024
Jazz Double Bassists
Interview/Performance with Petros Klampanis

Awesome interview and epic ‘Just Friends’ performance with our newest DDB tutor, Petros Klampanis.

Tagged: jazz, Petros Klampanis

Geoff Chalmers
February 8, 2024
Classical Double Bassists

Gerda Kocsis – Learning in the Spotlight

Geoff Chalmers
February 8, 2024
Classical Double Bassists
Gerda Kocsis – Learning in the Spotlight

In this interview, I meet someone who is making a huge impact on the double bass world with her virtuosic and expressive performances, Gerda Kocsis.

Tagged: classical, Gerda Kocsis

Geoff Chalmers
January 25, 2024
Jazz Double Bassists

Phil Donkin on Fast Tempos and Transcription

Geoff Chalmers
January 25, 2024
Jazz Double Bassists
Phil Donkin on Fast Tempos and Transcription

In this interview/performance video, we meet one of the jazz bass world's most in-demand players, Phil Donkin.

Tagged: jazz

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.

Tagged: jazz, Katie Thiroux

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.

Tagged: jazz, Katie Thiroux

Phoebe Russell
September 21, 2023
Classical Double Bassists

Double Bass Audition Prep + Bloopers

Phoebe Russell
September 21, 2023
Classical Double Bassists
Double Bass Audition Prep + Bloopers

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

Tagged: classical, 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.

Tagged: jazz

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.

Tagged: classical, 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
Francesca Alinovi of the Lovesick Duo

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

Tagged: jazz

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?

Tagged: jazz, classical

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?

Tagged: jazz, classical

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.

Tagged: jazz, classical

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?

Tagged: jazz, classical

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.

Tagged: jazz, classical

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
Paul Ellison on meeting the masters!

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

Tagged: jazz, classical

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.

Tagged: jazz, classical

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

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