Working with an Accompanist - Introducing Phoebe Russell

First Lesson with Phoebe Russell

Introducing a new tutor to Discover Double Bass, the great Phoebe Russell of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra!

In this first lesson from our latest artist joining the DDB faculty, Phoebe Russell teaches an essential skill for double bassists (and every instrument!), working with your piano accompanist.

Phoebe covers how to work with your piano accompanist and runs through everything to consider, including where to stand, instrument acoustics, projection, eye contact, tempo and gesture!

Please join us in welcoming our newest artist to the DDB team in the video comments! We are thrilled to have Phoebe on board and her new course is out now.

Smash Your Audition! by Phoebe Russell

ABOUT PHOEBE RUSSELL:

Phoebe Russell is a virtuosic soloist, performer and educator from Melbourne, Australia, with a busy performing schedule worldwide. She is the principal double bassist of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and is regularly invited to be guest principal at orchestras, including the Australian World Orchestra and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, working under conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Gustavo Dudamel, Andris Nelsons, Daniel Barenboim, and Zubin Mehta.

In this video, Phoebe is accompanied by pianist Gemma Beeson.

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Smash Your Audition! by Phoebe Russell

Smash Your Audition! is an incredible online course by the acclaimed bassist and educator Phoebe Russell. The course is designed for intermediate to advanced classical bassists looking for a fresh approach to orchestral and solo double bass playing. If you're preparing for an audition or want to improve in all areas of your double bass playing, it's a great fit!

The course comprises 32 online lessons over three hours and 25 minutes of video, with downloadable sheet music. Lessons cover a wide range of topics on classical bass to help you prepare for an audition by focusing on advanced techniques, musical concepts and mental preparation. Concepts and techniques are demonstrated with 6 popular excerpts from the orchestral and 1 from the solo repertoire. These lessons are designed to help you play with more confidence, musical freedom and personal expression.