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Browse the most recent Discover Double Bass interviews. We cover a wide range of topics from bassists of all genres, so whatever you are looking for, there should be something for you. Many of our interviews also feature inspiring solo performances, so be sure to watch to the end of the videos.
 

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Christmas with Gerda Kocsis – Silent Night
Geoff Chalmers
Christmas with Gerda Kocsis – Silent Night
Geoff Chalmers

We wish you a very merry bass Christmas with the incredible Gerda Kocsis.

Geoff Chalmers
String Height and Fingerboard Set Up with Elinore Morris
Geoff Chalmers
String Height and Fingerboard Set Up with Elinore Morris
Geoff Chalmers

An interview with double bass maker and luthier Elinore Morris about optimum string height and fingerboard set up.

Geoff Chalmers
Commissioning a Double Bass with Elinore Morris
Geoff Chalmers
Commissioning a Double Bass with Elinore Morris
Geoff Chalmers

A fascinating chat with bass maker and luthier Elinore Morris and bassist Magnus Bergström.

Geoff Chalmers
The Making of Wood
Brian Bromberg
The Making of Wood
Brian Bromberg

Brian Bromberg talks about creating his iconic records Wood and Wood II, including playing a section of All Blues by Miles Davis, and Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham.

Brian Bromberg
The Brian Bromberg Masterclass - Preview Compilation
Brian Bromberg
The Brian Bromberg Masterclass - Preview Compilation
Brian Bromberg

A preview of selected snippets from the new Brian Bromberg Masterclass.

Brian Bromberg
Performance of Dave Anderson's 7 Duets for Double Bass
Geoff Chalmers
Performance of Dave Anderson's 7 Duets for Double Bass
Geoff Chalmers

A breath-taking performance of Dave Anderson's 7 Duets for Double Bass by Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Nikita Naumov and Jamie Kenny.

Geoff Chalmers
Interview/Performance with Nikita Naumov
Geoff Chalmers
Interview/Performance with Nikita Naumov
Geoff Chalmers

A brilliant interview and stunning solo performance with the principal double bassist of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Nikita Naumov.

Geoff Chalmers
Geoff & Jason's Top Tips for Sight Reading on Bass
Jason Heath
Geoff & Jason's Top Tips for Sight Reading on Bass
Jason Heath

Geoff and Jason give their best advice for sight reading on the bass.

Jason Heath
Interview/Performance with Andrew Robb
Geoff Chalmers
Interview/Performance with Andrew Robb
Geoff Chalmers

A fascinating chat with bassist, arranger and teacher Andrew Robb with loads of brilliant advice for classical and jazz students alike.

Geoff Chalmers
German Bow Technique for Beginners
David Allen Moore
German Bow Technique for Beginners
David Allen Moore

David Allen Moore goes into the fundamentals of German bow technique.

David Allen Moore
Adam Kubota of Postmodern Jukebox
Geoff Chalmers
Adam Kubota of Postmodern Jukebox
Geoff Chalmers

A fascinating chat with Adam Kubota of internet sensation band Postmodern Jukebox.

Geoff Chalmers
Interview with Neal Heppleston
Geoff Chalmers
Interview with Neal Heppleston
Geoff Chalmers

We interview luthier Neal Heppleston on optimising your double bass setup.

Geoff Chalmers
Nenad Vasilić on Balkan Jazz Bass
Geoff Chalmers
Nenad Vasilić on Balkan Jazz Bass
Geoff Chalmers

Awesome interview and epic performance with Balkan jazz bassist, Nenad Vasilić.

Geoff Chalmers
Phoebe Russell on Left Hand Technique
Phoebe Russell
Phoebe Russell on Left Hand Technique
Phoebe Russell

In this interview, I’m joined by classical specialist Phoebe Russell to discuss all things left hand technique.

Phoebe Russell
Interview/Performance with Petros Klampanis
Petros Klampanis
Interview/Performance with Petros Klampanis
Petros Klampanis

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

Petros Klampanis
Gerda Kocsis – Learning in the Spotlight
Geoff Chalmers
Gerda Kocsis – Learning in the Spotlight
Geoff Chalmers

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.

Geoff Chalmers
Phil Donkin on Fast Tempos and Transcription
Geoff Chalmers
Phil Donkin on Fast Tempos and Transcription
Geoff Chalmers

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

Geoff Chalmers
The Perfect Two - Interview and Demonstration
Katie Thiroux
The Perfect Two - Interview and Demonstration
Katie Thiroux

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

Katie Thiroux
What Should Beginners Look for When Buying a Double Bass?
Katie Thiroux
What Should Beginners Look for When Buying a Double Bass?
Katie Thiroux

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

Katie Thiroux
Double Bass Audition Prep + Bloopers
Phoebe Russell
Double Bass Audition Prep + Bloopers
Phoebe Russell

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

Phoebe Russell
Russell Hall & Bessie Gear Talk and Solo Performance
Russell Hall
Russell Hall & Bessie Gear Talk and Solo Performance
Russell Hall

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.

Russell Hall
Interview/Performance with Phoebe Russell
Phoebe Russell
Interview/Performance with Phoebe Russell
Phoebe Russell

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

Phoebe Russell
Francesca Alinovi of the Lovesick Duo
Geoff Chalmers
Francesca Alinovi of the Lovesick Duo
Geoff Chalmers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Geoff Chalmers
Paul Ellison on meeting the masters!
Geoff Chalmers
Paul Ellison on meeting the masters!
Geoff Chalmers

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

Geoff Chalmers
Innovation in Bass Making - Luthiers at the ISB
Geoff Chalmers
Innovation in Bass Making - Luthiers at the ISB
Geoff Chalmers

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

Geoff Chalmers

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