Podcasts about a440

Les DJ Sets de la Romy's Session avec A440 du collectif discoquette pour ouvrir le dancefloor !

Le parc de la Villette est en fête pour le Bizarre Festival ! Chaque soir du Festival, notre radio accueille le warm up des soirées, ce soir retrouvez A440, Artocore et Klub Kid aux platines

Le parc de la Villette est en fête pour le Bizarre Festival ! Chaque soir du Festival, notre radio accueille le warm up des soirées, ce soir retrouvez A440, Artocore et Klub Kid aux platines

Le parc de la Villette est en fête pour le Bizarre Festival ! Chaque soir du Festival, notre radio accueille le warm up des soirées, ce soir retrouvez A440, Artocore et Klub Kid aux platines

La competición siempre ha sido un banco de pruebas donde se ensayan sistemas que luego llegan a los coches de calle. Esto es real, pero muchos confunden “competición” con “Fórmula 1”. Y hay muchos avances técnicos que nacieron en la competición, pero no en la F1. Os traemos 10, aparecidos desde 1912 a 1980… Unos funcionaron, otros no, pero todos ellos resultan curiosos. Alerones, culatas multiválvulas, frenos de disco, turbo, tracción delantera y total, evoluciones y revoluciones aerodinámicas y otros muchos avances, provienen de la competición del motor… pero no de la F1. Confieso que soy el primero que dice y pienso que la F1 es lo más de lo más en tecnología y que muchos avances que luego han llegado a nuestros coches han nacido en la F1… Y a quien piense que eso fue así en el pasado, pero no ahora, le voy a dar un dato: El Renault Captur y otros híbridos de Renault llevan 150 patentes exclusivas ensayadas en su equipo de F1. Pero…no todo es F1, hay más cosas: La resistencia, los GT e incluso, como veremos, los rallyes, nos han traído avances muchos de los cuáles han llegado a los coches de calle. He elegido 10 con la esperanza de que algunos de ellos os sorprendan, aunque otros… estaban cantados. Me he dejado unos cuantos, en la recámara, pero siempre hay opción de que hagamos más vídeos sobre el tema… 1. Peugeot L76. 16 válvulas (1912). En general he tratado de huir de los monoplazas, aunque antes de 1950 podemos hablar de monoplazas, de “Grandes Premios”, de la fórmula Grand Prix o de lo que queráis, pero hasta 1950 no nace la F1. En 1912, Peugeot crea un modelo monoplaza de Gran Premio, no de F1 obviamente, que montaba un motor revolucionario y que se adelantó decenios a otros: el L76. 2. Bugatti Type 32 “Tank”. Aerodinámica (1923). El 2 de julio de 1923 Bugatti, afamada marca que construía coches muy competitivos y a la vez muy bonitos, presenta en el G.P. de Francia el “Type 32” más conocido por “Tank”. Y no solo por sus formas, sino también porque los paneles de chapa iban “cosidos” con remaches… 3. Opel Rak II. Alerones (1928). En 1968 el genial Colin Chapman montó alerones a su Lotus 49B, consiguiendo que fuese mucho más competitivo. Una buena idea… pero no una idea nueva. Porque en el circuito de Avus, en Berlín, Opel presentó su modelo RAKII con 24 cohetes de combustible sólido y dos prominentes alerones… 4. Mónaco Trossi T34. Tracción delantera (1935). Confieso, y los más fieles seguidores lo sabréis, que tengo debilidad por este coche, una locura, fruto de la mente de Augusto Mónaco. Este monoplaza tenía muchas originalidades. A la vista, la primera que se ve, es su motor radial directamente llegado desde el mundo aeronáutico. 5. Jaguar Type C. Frenos de disco (1952). Os podría decir que todos, y si no todos el 99 por ciento de los coches actuales utilizan frenos de disco. Pero el primer coche en utilizarlos no fue un F1 sino un coche casi de calle, un Gran Turismo, el Jaguar Type C que llevó Sir Stirling Moss en la “Mille Miglia” de 1952. 6. Mercedes 300 SLR. Freno aerodinámico (1955). En este vídeo vamos a hablar mucho de aerodinámica. El Mercedes 300 SLR además de ser un cochazo, utilizo un freno aerodinámico. El coche era una joya, con un motor de 8 cilindros en línea, inyección directa, 3 litros y 300 CV. 7. Chaparral 2E. Alerón (1966). No tan conocido como Carrol Shelby o Colin Chapman, para mi Jim Hall es un genio a su altura. A mediados de los años 60 disputaba con sus coches el Campeonato Can-Am, del que por cierto también hay video titulado "Can-Am, más rápidos que los F1”. 8. Chaparral 2J. “Aspirador” (1970). ¡Y ya lo creo que lo tuvo! Por qué en 1970 utilizo dos ventiladores de 27 pulgadas provenientes de un tanque, el “M109 Hotwitzer” y les acopló un motor de moto de nieve de 45 CV. Estos ventiladores succionaban el aire del suelo y pegaban al Chaparral como se pega tu aspirador cuando lo pasas por el suelo. 9. Porsche 936 Spyder. Turbo (1976). Porsche comenzó a usar el turbo en circuitos de forma casi experimental en sus 908. Eran coches rápidos y eficaces, pero con falta de potencia. La llegada del turbo les dio alas, pero complicó la vida a los pilotos, por su grandísimo tiempo de respuesta. 10. Audi Quattro. Tracción total (1980). Y acabamos con un coche que realmente hizo historia. Y eso que estaba hecho de “retales”: Carrocería de Audi Coupé, transmisión del VW Iltis de TT y motor del Golf GTi, con un cilindro más y turbo. Coche del día. Voy a elegir el Renault Alpine A442B Turbo vencedor de las 24 Horas de Le Mans de 1978. Me declaro bastante “Porchista” y más en esa época, pero los A440 y A442 diseñados por el genial André de Cortanze, ingeniero y también piloto, me encantan.

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EPISODE 84 | Sound Advice: A440 vs. A432 Guest: Andrew Currie, Owner & Lead Sound Engineer of Mechanizer Studios Today, most musicians use 440Hz as the reference pitch for orchestras, but they use to use all sorts of different ones, especially 432Hz. Wow, that's interesting, I guess. But even something as seemingly innocuous as international musical pitch standards can be fair game for the conspirasphere. Sure, maybe the switch happened because of the physical properties of musical instruments as they warm up. Or maybe it was all part of a plan to separate humanity from the healing frequencies of the universe, making us both more aggressive and more docile. And maybe this evil plan was hatched by none other than Reich Minister of Propaganda for the Nazis, Joseph Goebbels. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. #ConspiracyClearinghouse #sharingiscaring #donations #support #buymeacoffee You can also SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Review us here or on IMDb! SECTIONS 03:01 - A tree falls in a forest, how hearing works, pseudoscience in the house, downtuning to 432Hz 08:13 - Sound engineering basics, pursuing the better sound, Neil Young's island 13:34 - The A440Hz standard, ISO 16, temperature alters pitch, 440Hz to 432Hz & 432Hz to 440Hz,  acclimating to a subset of experience 22:05 - Some very strange baskets for 432Hz - universal harmony, aggression, Nazis and their apologists 30:13 - Leonard Horowitz - dentist & "sound healer", 528Hz as the universal love constant, Joseph Puleo & the Solfeggio frequencies 37:30 - Cymatics makes pretty patterns 41:27 - 432Hz important to you? No problem. Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: Mechanizer Studios website Mechanizer YouTube channel Mechanizer on Instagram Mechanizer Studios on Facebook The Importance of 432Hz Music on Omega 432 (a true believer site) The great 440 Hz conspiracy, and why all of our music is wrong Exploring Music Mysteries: What Is 440Hz Conspiracy? on Ultimate Guitar The “432 Hz vs. 440 Hz” conspiracy theory The 432Hz 'God' Note: Why Fringe Audiophiles Want to Topple Standard Tuning Fact Check-Debunking social media claims about A=432Hz and A=440Hz musical pitches on Reuters Nope, 432 Hz is not the “frequency of universe” A=432Hz, the math, the myth, the legend 432 Hz: Does the tuning standard make music better? A=432HZ: TRUTH, LIES AND CREATIVE STORY TELLING by Rich Goodhart THE TRUTH ABOUT 432HZ MUSIC (NOT AS SPECIAL AS YOU THINK) Does Conspiracy Extend to Musical Scale? on Henry Makow's website Leonard Horowitz webshite 432 Hz and 528 Hz EXPLAINED: The Most Powerful Frequencies in The Universe video All Solfeggio Frequencies – Healing Miracle Tones Solfeggio Frequencies on the Skeptoid Podcast MYTH: THE ANCIENT SOLFEGGIO TONE FREQUENCIES There is no evidence to support claim that Solfeggio frequencies remove toxins from the body CYMATICS: Science Vs. Music - Nigel Stanford video Cymatics: Chladni Plate - Sound, Vibration and Sand - Nigel John Stanford video Amazing Resonance Experiment! 8 CRAZY experiments with SOUND! video The Secret Study Of Seeing With Sound - documentary by Spark Making sound visible through cymatics - TED Talk by Evan Grant Follow us on social for extra goodies: Facebook Twitter Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a 2022 Gold Quill Award, 2022 Gold MarCom Award, 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award, 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER  

So,you have a dream, and you have an intention. Next, you'll need a cello, a bow, and a case.I've also experienced that finding a teacher comes first. The order of events don't matter much.To find your cello, the safest is to go to your local luthier, if you're fortunate to live in a place that has one or more of those. They might have a cello that you can rent or buy. You can be pretty sure it's a playable instrument if you get it from a luthier, while getting something via an online market place is more risky.I have seen a cello where the fingerboard didn't line up with the rest of the instrument, which means that an expensive visit to a luthier has to happen before the actual cello playing can start. This is also the case if the cello has a crack, for instance. And if the strings are worn out you'll need to first order a new set of strings.You can ask any music school in your city if they have cellos for rent or for sale. You might end up with an instrument with very old strings, and with a bow in need of a rehair, but it's potentially an affordable place to start. And there are shops online where you can order a whole cellist start-kit complete with instrument, case and rosin. And among the adult beginners I have come across so far, ordering a cello online has been pretty common. Once though, one of my pupils came to me with her brand new cello she had ordered online, wondering why the bridge was in bubble wrap and lying under the strings. I guessed that this had been done for safety measures during the transportation, and I could help her set the bridge in its place and tune all the strings. So you might want to be in contact with a cello teacher sooner rather than later.In addition to traditional wooden cellos, there are also electric cellos and carbon fiber cellos. These are typically more expensive than a wooden beginner's cello, maybe unless you're fortunate to come across one second-hand.Electric cello is practical if you want to play loudly without disturbing your neighbours since you can play it with ear phones.And carbon fiber cellos are great if you live in a dry and cold climate far from a luthier.I spent some years in the north of Norway. If anything were to happen to my wooden cello, I'd have to take an airplane to get it fixed in one of the bigger cities. My wooden cello has frequently opened up in the lining during the dry winter, which is nothing scary but it's not something I can fix myself.So I ordered a carbon fiber cello to use during the winter when I was out and about, while my wooden cello could remain safely at home where I did my best to provide a stable level of humidity. However, most people use their wooden cello all year round. Next, is bows.You can also get bows made of carbon fiber, which is typically cheaper than a wooden bow and doesn't break easily. In my experience though, there's something about wooden bows that carbon fiber doesn't have. Since carbon fiber is a fancy word for plastic, it's especially in our current anti-plastic days a little funny to even compare the two. Also, it doesn't hurt to have 2 bows, in case something happens to one of them, so I have one of wood and one of carbon fiber.As a beginner cellist, a bow often comes with the cello, so you don't have to think much about it. If you're getting something second-hand, you might want new bow hair, which is something that your teacher can take a look at, and it might be in need of a good dose of rosin. Rosin is next on the list.If you were to drag a bunch of horse hair across a metal string, not much would happen. We need to apply rosin to the hair, so that there's friction between the hair and the strings.If your fingers get sticky when you touch the bow hair, there is rosin on it. And it's because of the rosin that we don't generally want to touch the strings at the same place we're bowing. Our fingers get sticky, and that doesn't go well with playing on the fingerboard.Sometimes the rosin also comes together with the cello you're getting. But buying a new rosin is not expensive and it lasts a really long time. If you have a rosin that is a bit old, maybe it's broken into too many pieces or dried up so much that it's very hard to use. No shame if you chuck it and get yourself a brand new one instead. You also want a case.I have both a softcase and a hardcase. The softcase is cheap, and light in weight. The hardcase protects the cello better, and it's heavier to carry. The lighter the hardcases are, the more expensive they are, unfortunately.Whether you get a hardcase or a softcase, make sure that it has a backpack system, or at least two straps. Some cases only have a handle for carrying it with one hand. That's very heavy after a while. And again, as a beginner cellist, the case might come together with the cello you're buying.If the straps on the case can be detached from the it, you can also use them to support the endpin of the cello while you play.You'll need something of the sort. There are many different items out there for the purpose of supporting the endpin while you play. My favourite is to have a sturdy carpet under the chair, but when there is no suitable carpet the best is to have a strap of a sturdy material that isn't flexible. The purpose of this item is to both support the cello on the floor while you play, and protect the floor from the sharp endpin.Cellos often come with a rubber hat sitting on the tip of the endpin. I haven't experienced that that works well for keeping the cello in place while playing, but at least it protects you from injuring yourself or others. The endpin can be very sharp. For the sake of support on the floor, I'm using a strap I rescued from an old cello case. It's also completely fine to use a piece of wood that is attached to a string you can have around the leg of your chair. A few different terms I've come across to name this particular item are: endpin stop, endpin anchor, and endpin strap anchor. I usually just say strap, since that's what I'm using myself.A so-called rock stop is not connected to a strap, and it's often not reliable. Now I've been through the essentials.I'll also mention some things that you'll probably want to get hold of as well.A music stand is handy if you're interested in playing from sheet music.Obviously, acquiring some sheet music is handy of you want to play from sheet music. More about that in a later episode.It can be useful to have a tuner, if tuning an instrument is new to you.It can be useful to have a metronome, at least I find it very useful in my practice.Both tuners and metronomes can be downloaded as free apps on your phone, but I personally prefer to not rely on my phone during practice so I have a metronome device.I don't have a tuner device since as a cellist you learn eventually to tune your cello with the help of the instrument itself. I do have a tuning fork, which gives me the A440 which is the starting point for tuning the cello.You'll want a pencil for writing fingerings and bowings in your sheet music.And some like to have a cushion on the chair they are practising on, a firm cushion that gives you a comfortable angle between your hips and your thighs. The cushion is typically higher at the back and more narrow at the edge of the chair. This type of cushion can really make a big difference to how it feels for you to practice, especially if you have long legs. So now you hopefully have your shopping list in order. In the next episode I'll talk about things to think about when finding the right teacher.———————-Ragnhild's Online Cello Course -get 20% off with the code HELLOCELLOThe Box -get 30% off your first month with the code CELLO

So,you have a dream, and you have an intention. Next, you'll need a cello, a bow, and a case.I've also experienced that finding a teacher comes first. The order of events don't matter much.To find your cello, the safest is to go to your local luthier, if you're fortunate to live in a place that has one or more of those. They might have a cello that you can rent or buy. You can be pretty sure it's a playable instrument if you get it from a luthier, while getting something via an online market place is more risky.I have seen a cello where the fingerboard didn't line up with the rest of the instrument, which means that an expensive visit to a luthier has to happen before the actual cello playing can start. This is also the case if the cello has a crack, for instance. And if the strings are worn out you'll need to first order a new set of strings.You can ask any music school in your city if they have cellos for rent or for sale. You might end up with an instrument with very old strings, and with a bow in need of a rehair, but it's potentially an affordable place to start. And there are shops online where you can order a whole cellist start-kit complete with instrument, case and rosin. And among the adult beginners I have come across so far, ordering a cello online has been pretty common. Once though, one of my pupils came to me with her brand new cello she had ordered online, wondering why the bridge was in bubble wrap and lying under the strings. I guessed that this had been done for safety measures during the transportation, and I could help her set the bridge in its place and tune all the strings. So you might want to be in contact with a cello teacher sooner rather than later.In addition to traditional wooden cellos, there are also electric cellos and carbon fiber cellos. These are typically more expensive than a wooden beginner's cello, maybe unless you're fortunate to come across one second-hand.Electric cello is practical if you want to play loudly without disturbing your neighbours since you can play it with ear phones.And carbon fiber cellos are great if you live in a dry and cold climate far from a luthier.I spent some years in the north of Norway. If anything were to happen to my wooden cello, I'd have to take an airplane to get it fixed in one of the bigger cities. My wooden cello has frequently opened up in the lining during the dry winter, which is nothing scary but it's not something I can fix myself.So I ordered a carbon fiber cello to use during the winter when I was out and about, while my wooden cello could remain safely at home where I did my best to provide a stable level of humidity. However, most people use their wooden cello all year round. Next, is bows.You can also get bows made of carbon fiber, which is typically cheaper than a wooden bow and doesn't break easily. In my experience though, there's something about wooden bows that carbon fiber doesn't have. Since carbon fiber is a fancy word for plastic, it's especially in our current anti-plastic days a little funny to even compare the two. Also, it doesn't hurt to have 2 bows, in case something happens to one of them, so I have one of wood and one of carbon fiber.As a beginner cellist, a bow often comes with the cello, so you don't have to think much about it. If you're getting something second-hand, you might want new bow hair, which is something that your teacher can take a look at, and it might be in need of a good dose of rosin. Rosin is next on the list.If you were to drag a bunch of horse hair across a metal string, not much would happen. We need to apply rosin to the hair, so that there's friction between the hair and the strings.If your fingers get sticky when you touch the bow hair, there is rosin on it. And it's because of the rosin that we don't generally want to touch the strings at the same place we're bowing. Our fingers get sticky, and that doesn't go well with playing on the fingerboard.Sometimes the rosin also comes together with the cello you're getting. But buying a new rosin is not expensive and it lasts a really long time. If you have a rosin that is a bit old, maybe it's broken into too many pieces or dried up so much that it's very hard to use. No shame if you chuck it and get yourself a brand new one instead. You also want a case.I have both a softcase and a hardcase. The softcase is cheap, and light in weight. The hardcase protects the cello better, and it's heavier to carry. The lighter the hardcases are, the more expensive they are, unfortunately.Whether you get a hardcase or a softcase, make sure that it has a backpack system, or at least two straps. Some cases only have a handle for carrying it with one hand. That's very heavy after a while. And again, as a beginner cellist, the case might come together with the cello you're buying.If the straps on the case can be detached from the it, you can also use them to support the endpin of the cello while you play.You'll need something of the sort. There are many different items out there for the purpose of supporting the endpin while you play. My favourite is to have a sturdy carpet under the chair, but when there is no suitable carpet the best is to have a strap of a sturdy material that isn't flexible. The purpose of this item is to both support the cello on the floor while you play, and protect the floor from the sharp endpin.Cellos often come with a rubber hat sitting on the tip of the endpin. I haven't experienced that that works well for keeping the cello in place while playing, but at least it protects you from injuring yourself or others. The endpin can be very sharp. For the sake of support on the floor, I'm using a strap I rescued from an old cello case. It's also completely fine to use a piece of wood that is attached to a string you can have around the leg of your chair. A few different terms I've come across to name this particular item are: endpin stop, endpin anchor, and endpin strap anchor. I usually just say strap, since that's what I'm using myself.A so-called rock stop is not connected to a strap, and it's often not reliable. Now I've been through the essentials.I'll also mention some things that you'll probably want to get hold of as well.A music stand is handy if you're interested in playing from sheet music.Obviously, acquiring some sheet music is handy of you want to play from sheet music. More about that in a later episode.It can be useful to have a tuner, if tuning an instrument is new to you.It can be useful to have a metronome, at least I find it very useful in my practice.Both tuners and metronomes can be downloaded as free apps on your phone, but I personally prefer to not rely on my phone during practice so I have a metronome device.I don't have a tuner device since as a cellist you learn eventually to tune your cello with the help of the instrument itself. I do have a tuning fork, which gives me the A440 which is the starting point for tuning the cello.You'll want a pencil for writing fingerings and bowings in your sheet music.And some like to have a cushion on the chair they are practising on, a firm cushion that gives you a comfortable angle between your hips and your thighs. The cushion is typically higher at the back and more narrow at the edge of the chair. This type of cushion can really make a big difference to how it feels for you to practice, especially if you have long legs. So now you hopefully have your shopping list in order. In the next episode I'll talk about things to think about when finding the right teacher.———————-Ragnhild's Online Cello Course -get 20% off with the code HELLOCELLOThe Box -get 30% off your first month with the code CELLO

Romans 12:9-16Rev. Erik Veerman10/9/2022One Another-ingWe have 2 sermons left in Romans 12, today's and then in 2 weeks. Next week, I'll be out of town and pastor Chuck will be preaching from Jeremiah.Our text this morning is Romans 12:9-16. It is found on page 1127 of the pew Bibles. As I read, you'll hear that it is packed with commands. These are instructions for us. Most of them are about how we relate to one another. I counted something like 21 imperatives and participles just in these 8 verses. I can't think of another text of Scriptures so full of exhortations. Honestly, each could be a sermon in and of itself, but we're going to take them all together. My hope is that it will increase our love and care for one another. So with that in mind, let's now turn our attention to God's Word.Stand. This is God's holy and inspired word. And he's given it to us for our edification and his gloryReading of Romans 12:9-16PrayerIntroductionI've had this image of a symphony running through my mind all week.If you've ever been to the Atlanta Symphony, then you'll know that the first musical notes you hear are not when the conductor starts the program. No, there is a critical first step. The concertmaster, which is the first chair violinist, tunes the orchestra. She plays an A above middle C. Technically and A440. That musical note has 440 vibrations per second. It's the unifying note that they all tune to. So, you'll first hear a single note on a violin. Then the lead oboist follows suit. Then the woodwinds, the brass, the strings all come in, all tuning together to that A440 standard. The performance doesn't begin until this happens.An orchestra has come to mind this week because the heart of Romans 12 is about being unified together in our ministry and relationships. We're called to be in tune with one another sort of like an orchestra. Each of us, like individual instruments, is to work together with the other instrumentalists. We each have different musical parts, but we are one unified symphony – one community of believers in Christ, worshipping and serving together.And how do we get in tune with one another? What is the A440 of the church? Well, it's recognizing the unity that we share in Christ, and it's seeking to work out that unity in our relationships and ministry together.If we are not in tune with each other, it would be like an orchestra playing without tuning their instruments. There would be dissonance and discord affecting our ministry and community.To take a step back, God has made us for community. We've been created as relational beings. And that comes from the imagio dei. That's the Latin for the “image of God.” Our need for relationships and community comes from God's very nature. He is a God of relationships. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit. Perfect unity and perfect community. And part of our nature as being created in his image emanates from the intimate relationship that God has within himself.The call to be in community is especially true for God's redeemed community in Christ – his covenant community, the church. What I mean is that the restored relationship that we have with God also work itself out in our relationships with each another. So as we worship, we worship together as a community. As we serve, we serve as a fellowship of believers. As we care for and love each other, we do so because we are a community.Much of Romans 12 is about community. Two weeks ago, we worked through what it means for us to be one body with many members. If you go back up to verse 5. It says, “so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that when you come to faith in Christ, when you submit your life to him, you become united to him. Jesus said when we come to him, the true vine, then he abides in us and we in him. And one of the great blessings of being united to Christ, is that we are united to one another. That's what verse 5 is saying - one body in Christ. Individually members one of another.Then last week, we saw how that worked out in the different gifts that God has given us for the purpose of serving the community.And today, we'll see how that should work out in our relationships – specifically how we relate to one another.• For example, look at verse 10 – “Love one another” and then, “outdo one another in showing honor.” A call for a brotherly and sisterly love for each other.• Or verse 13 – “contribute to the needs of the saints, show hospitality.” A call to care for each other.• Or verse 15 – “rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” A call to be with one another in times of joy and times of trial.• Or verse 16 “Live in harmony with one another.” A call to peace.And even the other commands that don't explicitly relate to the community, have an effect on the community. Like verse 9 – “hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good.” When we pursue good and not evil our community is steady. Or verse 11, serving. When we serve each other in the Lord, we are building each other up. Or verse 12 – the calls to patience in tribulation and prayer are calls for the community together.Overall, you could say that these verses summarize the culture to which the church community is called, especially as worked out in relationships.Ok, take a moment, turn to someone near you, and say to them – “dear so and so, you are my brother or sister in Christ. You are beloved in the Lord.” Do that. Thank you. You each are my brothers and sisters in Christ, beloved of God.Let's now focus in on two things. • First, the church in Rome and how verses 9-16 related to their cultural situation. • And second, our understanding of these commands and how they apply to the church1. Roman Culture So first, a little bit of Roman culture. Some of you will be familiar with the writings of Francis Schaeffer. Schaeffer was a Christian philosopher in the middle to late 20th century. He was known for asking and answering deep questions of life and faith and morality. His most well-known book is titled How Should We Then Live? In it Shaeffer traces the philosophies and world views that led to the rise and decline of culture as it relates to virtue. He works through the origins of humanistic thinking and the influence and relationships of Christianity through the centuries.Chapter 1 of his book focuses on ancient Rome. That includes the time period when the apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church, which was 56-57 AD.The reason Schaeffer begins with Roman culture is because he saw ancient Roman virtue as foundationless. Ancient Rome was essentially godless. Even though there were many gods and goddesses that the Greeks and Romans worshiped, none were personal and none had sovereign power. Add to that, in the two centuries leading up to Jesus' birth, the authoritarian state took over in order to keep a semblance of peace. From that point, worship was to be directed to the emperor – to the Caesar. What unified the Roman empire was not a society founded on principles and virtues, rather unity came through power and might.The political elite class was full of vengeance and spite, adultery and assassinations. In fact, the very year that Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, Nero, the reigning emperor at the time, forcibly retired his mother. And he eventually had her killed for his own political power.Cicero, the famous Roman orator who lived in the early first century, often used his speeches to malign those he didn't like. To him, anger was a tool to be used to arouse emotion and accomplish his goals. Gossip was rampant. Rumors were considered a valid means of communication.So much of what Paul wrote in these verses contrasted societal norms.• Verse 9 – “let love be genuine.” The culture lacked genuine love. Relationships served your personal interests.• “Hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good.” Goodness and evil were bound up in the utilitarian legal system of the day. Good was not founded on God's goodness and love, but rather on what would keep society intact.• Verse 10 – “outdo one another in showing honor.” Or similarly in verse 16, “Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.” Honor, in Roman society, was strictly based on social status. Honor was only due someone in a higher class. But here, the call is to honor everyone! And not just to honor one another, try to be the best an honoring others.• Verse 14 – “Bless those who persecute you.” If someone opposed you, revenge was the answer. Some Roman laws permitted revenge.The community ethic of Romans 12 was deeply counter cultural to ancient Rome. God was calling them to something wholly different. They were to show true love and care for each other. They were to pursue goodness and not evil. And it all had a deep foundation… It emanated from two things. First, God's nature as eternal, personal, righteous, and just…. and second, it emanated from our relationship with him and with one another through salvation in Christ.Francis Shaeffer said it this way: “Thus the Christian,” by the way, he speaking about the Christians in ancient Rome, “Thus the Christian, not only had knowledge about the universe and mankind that people cannot find out by themselves, but they had absolute, universal values by which to live…. They had grounds for the basic dignity of the individual as a unique being made in the image of God”In other words, the community standards of love and peace, are only found in and through the one true God.Kids, I know I've used some big words today – humanism, authoritarian, dignity, virtue. You can ask your parents what those each mean. Let me try to put this all in a simple way. God is good. What is good and right needs to come from God who is good and right and who tells us what is good and right. Also, true love for others is based on God's love for us in Jesus. Instead of being mean and getting back at others, we're to show honor and care. And these commands about goodness and love and honor are especially for God's people in the church. Does that make better sense?2. The Church TodaySo that's the first part. The counter-cultural emphasis of Romans 12 for his original audience. The commands present an ethical standard for the community that's grounded…. grounded in God, his goodness, and his grace.And now the second part. Applying these commands to the church, today. And it's actually not that hard to make the jump from ancient Rome to today. Some of our culture is similarly foundationless. To be sure, our country has been shaped by Christianity, but less so every generation. And we see the effects today. Morality is in the eye of the beholder. Instead of honoring, we do our best to discredit and shame other people – especially on social media. Love is not a commitment, it's an emotion. Again, I'm broadly speaking about the culture in which we live. But it impacts the church community. What I'm saying is that these community standards for the church are similarly counter-cultural today.So, let's look at them broadly in relation to other Scripture, and then, focus in on a couple of them.Look at that phrase, “one another.” You'll see it twice in verse 10 and once in verse 16. In the Greek, it's the word allelon (ἀλλήλων ah-LAY-loan). It means a mutual togetherness. A reciprocal relationship. Where we are one with another, as verse 5 said.That phrase is all over the New Testament. Especially the apostle John and the apostle Paul's writings.For example, in the Gospel of John, chapter 13 and 15. love one another, love one another, love one another, love one another. 4 times. That's very similarly in 1st John chapters 3 and 4. Love one another 5 more times.In the Apostle Paul's letters, such as Ephesians 4 and 5 and in 1 Thessalonians 3, 4, 5. encourage one another. be kind to one another, forgive one another, submit to one another, patiently bear with one another, do good to one another.And many many more such as in the books of Hebrews, 2 Corinthians, and 1 Peter. There are over 50 statements where God is calling us, you and me, into a loving and caring relationship with one another in the church.An overwhelming part of the call for the church, God's covenant community, is the relational commitment to one another. You see, it's not just the roles and functions that we're called to – the gifts of grace that we considered last week. It's also a call to be in a loving, committed, forgiving, supporting, and caring relationship with each other. Here are some others I haven't mentioned… Serve one another, care for one another, encourage one another, carry each other's burdens, minister to one another, be at peace with one another, be kind and compassionate to one another, be devoted to one another. Or things we are not to do... like do not provoke one another, do not envy one another, do not lie to one another, do not speak evil with one another, and do not grumble with one another.Do you see? It's an essential part of the call for church family. The church body is not a robot with impersonal parts that work together like cogs in a wheel. Rather the church is a living organization. As we serve together, we're to serve and love one another.Let's look at a couple of examples from our text.1. Verse 10, “Love one another with brotherly affection.” Love one another is the most common one another. We are to care for and cherish and be devoted to each other, as brothers and sisters in Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 says that our love for one another should be increasing as our faith increases. Or take 1 Peter 4:8, we should love one another deeply because love covers a multitude of sin. We need to spur one another on to love, Hebrews 10:24. Love, as Scripture defines it, is the essential principle of our relationships with each other. Loving one another is committing to care for and support each other. That love is worked out all through these verses. Like the second half of the verse 10, showing honor to one another. Or verses 15 and 16, being present in times of celebration and grief. And not being wise in your own sight, but listening to and caring for each other in Christ. Think of the other people in this room. Are you working out this kind of love with your brothers and sisters here at Tucker Pres? Something to be thinking about this week.2. Another example here is verse 16. “Live in harmony with one another.” There's our musical theme again. One of my undergraduate classes was music theory. It was fascinating, especially the study of harmonics. If you take a single musical note, built into that note are all these overtones like fifths and octaves and thirds. And if you layer the harmonics of the overtones, pretty soon you've created chords and scales. Their frequencies overlap, and that's what creates beautiful sound to our ears. There's an amazing symmetry to the way God created music. That's where the idea of living in harmony with one another comes from. We're not the same musical note, but we blend and work together in one accord. It means living at peace with each other. It means being a cohesive fellowship. It includes being reconciled to one another when conflict arises. The opposite of harmony is what? Discord! You see, all that language comes from music. When we're not in tune with each other, then dissonance happens. You know the sound. It's like playing 2 or 3 notes on the piano right next to each other. It happens when we gossip about or slander one another, or when we pass judgement on one another. When just one instrument in an orchestra is out of tune, it affects the sound of the whole symphony.On his Gospel Coalition blog, pastor Ray Ortlund lists all the “one anothers” that he could not find in script. Like… “humble one another, scrutinize one another, pressure one another, embarrass one another, corner one another, interrupt one another, defeat one another, sacrifice one another, shame one another, judge one another, run one another's lives, confess one another's sins, intensify one another's sufferings, and point out one another's failings…”Beloved, none of those fit in a community of true love and harmony, to which we are called.No, we are called to be a community in Christ that shows radical love to one another and a community that seeks unity and peace. It sounds great, doesn't it? And if relationships were easy, I could end this sermon now. But the fact is, and you well know, our relationships are often strained. As much as we desire love and unity and peace, sin gets in the way. Because of the fallen world in which we live and the fallen hearts that we have, we are not able, in our own strength, to love or be at peace with one another. Our own hearts want to run from reconciliation and forgiveness, not to it. Relationships are messy. Our selfish motivations, our idolatry, and our prejudice betray the love and harmony to which we're called. As much as we want to love and be at peace, in our own strength, we fail.And this is where we need to come back to where we began. The Christian ethic, the values and virtues of the community to which we are called, have a foundation. They are not built on a society's desire for self-preservation, like ancient Roman. Neither are they built on our modern concept of an individual's preferences and desires. No, that only exacerbates the problem.Instead, the foundation on which these principles are built is the foundation of the one true God and the one true Gospel. The love to which we are called comes from and is founded on the love of God for us in Christ. The unity and harmony to which we are called comes from and is founded on the reconciliation that we have with God, and the way we are united to him and to each other in him. The meditating work of God in Christ, through the cross, is the A440 of the church. It is why the apostle Paul can call us to live in such a community, and how we can pursue love and unity in it. In other words, we can love and we can have peace because God has first loved us.ConclusionThe stage is set, the concertmaster has tuned the orchestra. Each instrumentalist has fine-tuned his or her instrument. They are all aligned, well prepared, and ready. The conductor steps up to his podium. Pin-drop silence. He raises his hands and baton, they each take that final breath. And… it begins. Can you hear it? Brahms, Mendelson, a Tchaikovsky concerto, a Beethoven symphony, Vivaldi. The chordal progressions, the runs, the intricate harmonies, the melody passed back and forth between instruments, each note interwoven to produce a heavenly sound. It's no longer individual instruments, it's a unified symphony as each member beautifully working together.The love that God has given us in Christ, which reflects his nature, allows us to be such a community in him. So, with one voice and in one accord, all in tune to the Gospel, may we serve and love one another. May we live out that calling in how we love, honor, serve, bless, pray with, rejoice with, weep with, and live in harmony with one another. May that describe our community here. Amen.

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 Dr. Otis Murphy is professor of Saxophone at the prestigious Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington Indiana. Otis has the distinction of being the youngest faculty ever appointed to the Jacobs School of Music, having obtained his position at the tender age of 28.Otis was a student of Classical Saxophone icon Eugene Rousseau and received a Fulbright Fellowship to study in France with  french saxophonist Jean-Yves Fourmeau.In our conversation we spoke about his trajectory towards becoming a professional musician. How he got started on the saxophone,  what a big influence his father was and the sacrifices his family made so he could, as a teenager, travel to Athens Georgia to study with Dr. Kenneth Fischer at the University of Georgia. Otis also shared what it was like as a freshman at Georgia to be playing with Doctoral Students in a saxophone quartet, which included fellow Playful Musician guest Rhett Bender. Otis also talked about what is was like teaching former classmates, his teaching style, the importance of music in his family. His wife and 6 children all are musicians! He shares about the importance of tone and intonation, how he and his students practice the five T's and the challenge of switching between playing A440 in the US and A442 in other countries.

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This episode was the most intense interview I’ve done, to date! Ed Rudisell is one of Indianapolis’ best-known restaurateurs and entrepreneurs, and I have known him for over a decade. Ed has spent over two decades in restaurants and hospitality, launching successful restaurants including Siam Square, Black Market, Rook, and the Inferno Room. He is one of Indianapolis’ great ambassadors, as the host of the national podcast Shift Drink, in which he interviews innovators in the wine & spirits industry. He also hosts the new podcast A440, in which he profiles independent musicians in various heavy metal genres. Ed has documented his struggles throughout COVID-19, which resulted in his decision to close two of Indy’s beloved restaurants, Black Market and Rook. In this conversation, Ed talks about what happened, what we have learned about independent restaurants, and how all of us can support the restaurants that have made a difference in our neighborhoods.

Introducing A440, a podcast about heavy metal, black metal, death metal, all the metals. With your hosts Ed Rudisell and Kevin Franzen.

There's a couple new CSA standards in town – A440.6 and S478 – and David De Rose is the man with the information on both. A440.6 is a new standard for high-exposure fenestration that covers the right way to install and seal punched windows, continuous windows and window wall above four storeys. We talk about the nifty sealant compatibility chart and maintenance appendix in the new standard. Then there's S478, which is a durability standard that sets out a method for establishing the expected design life of a building and its components. That one is going to get more popular as more and more projects ask for life cycle analysis to meet embodied carbon standards. De Rose helped write both these standards, and he dishes on what's in them and where they might be going in the future.

On connaissait les plateformes de streaming audio, telles que Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, et celles dédiées à la vidéo, comme Netflix. A440 est une plateforme numérique, certes, mais dont le concept est tout à fait inédit. Elle sera au coeur de notre émission aujourd'hui. Née il y a quelques mois à peine aux Etats-Unis, A440 est exclusivement dédiée à la diffusion de la musique classique. Elle accueille des contenus audios et vidéos. Elle est encore actuellement en phase d'essai, ce qu'on appelle une version "Beta". Dopée par le confinement mondial, le projet était cependant né avant la pandémie, et entend bien perdurer, après celle-ci. Loin des grands géants commerciaux cités plus hauts, A440 a été imaginée par 4 musiciens nord-américains, et un pianiste français : Alexandre Lenne, il est la phalange européenne de l'équipe. Il sera notre invité, de même que deux pianistes, ambassadeurs européens de cette plateforme : Anaïs Cassiers, 21 ans, qui est Belge et Dimitri Malignan, 23 ans, qui est Français. Créée par des musiciens, pour des musiciens, les objectifs du projet sont avant tout artistiques, voire sociaux, et n'ont pas pour but de générer des profits, on peut les résumer comme suit : - Améliorer l'accès et la démocratisation de la musique classique - Aider la musique classique à se numériser correctement, avec les bons outils - Créer une plateforme permettant le stockage des archives et des contenus, que ce soit en direct ou en rediffusion. - Aider tous les profils artistiques (salles, festivals, artistes...) à partager leurs travails dans le monde entier, et à générer des revenus à travers la plateforme. Et Alexandre Lenne, l'un des cofondateurs de nous confier que : " Cela paraît étonnant, mais une plateforme exclusivement dédiée à la musique classique n'existait pas encore ! Aujourd'hui, grâce à des donations, nous avons quelques moyens, des outils, et... des idées ! " Anaïs Cassiers, pianiste et ambassadrice du projet explique quant à elle que : " Nous sommes nombreux à avoir tenté de diffuser notre musique via des plateformes généralistes, telles que Facebook, Youtube, ou Instagram. Deux problèmes majeurs se sont posés: nos contenus ont été noyés autour de 1001 thématiques qui n'ont rien à voir avec la nôtre. Et très vite, nos contenus ont disparu dans la masse. " Dimitri Malignan, pianiste, lui aussi, ne voit que des avantages à cette plateforme : " Pendant le 1er confinement, j'ai donné un concert sur la plateforme, dans une salle de 150 places, à Bucarest. Si je l'avais donné de manière conventionnelle, j'aurais touché un public de 150 personnes maximum. Grâce à la plateforme, j'ai comptabilisé 500 vues : faites le compte, j'ai touché trois fois plus de personnes ! J'ajouterais aussi que nous avons toute liberté éditoriale pour poster les contenus de notre choix. Pas besoin d'avoir l'aval d'un producteur de concerts, d'une Maison de disques, ou de journalistes " Et Alexandre Lenne cofondateur d'A440 de renchérir : "Cette liberté artistique, nous y tenons beaucoup !" Aux esprits chagrins, qui craindraient que ce type de diffusion devienne aseptisée, Anaïs Cassiers répond sereinement : " Je prépare un concert en ligne (ndlr : via internet), avec la même rigueur, et le même engagement qu'un concert traditionnel. J'y éprouve la même joie, le même trac, le même stress, et la même adrénaline. Jouer en ligne, à mes yeux, revêt la même fragilité qu'un concert en public réel. En ligne, vous avez aussi un public ! Le grand avantage de ce type de concert, c'est, -selon moi-, son intimité. Vous ne pouvez pas retrouver cela dans une grande salle. J'ajouterais que je laisse entrer le public, -fût-il virtuel-, dans un aspect de ma vie artistique, qu'il ne verrait jamais en temps normal ! " Quant au modèle économique, il est encore actuellement à l'étude, mais là-aussi, l'équipe fondatrice souhaite innover. On ne paiera pas, comme sur les plateformes traditionnelles,...

durée : 00:03:02 - A440 : une nouvelle plateforme de concerts en ligne pas comme les autres - par : Suzanne Gervais - Hasard de calendrier, la plateforme de concerts en ligne A440 vient de voir le jour. Suzanne Gervais présente une initiative qui pourrait aider les jeunes interprètes.

The Heralds return to Waterdeep, Jonathan gets a promotion, and plans start to form about what to do next!    Find out more about our show! Website (DungeonDrunks.com) Twitter (@DungeonDrunks) Instagram (instagram.com/dungeon_drunks) Patreon (patreon.com/DungeonDrunks)    Our Cast: Dungeon Master Lauren Urban (Twitter: @OboeLauren), Julia "Juls" (Twitter: @Giulia_Rossa) , John Sedlack (Twitter: @that_film_guy IG: @that_film_guy), Jonathan Serna (Twitter: @road_block, IG: @roadblockactual), Jack Edathil (Twitter: @jackedathil; IG: @jackisglib)    Special thanks to Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms for the free gold chest! Check them out: (codenameentertainment.com)     Art by Luke McKay (lukemckay.com), music by Linnea Boyev (taichiknees.com) with oboe performance by Lauren "Oboe" Urban, and Dungeons & Dragons 5e system by Wizards of the Coast (http://dnd.wizards.com).

Date: July 12, 2020 Speaker: Ps. Dr. K.J.Wesley Venue: Bethesda Church Hyderabad

Kevin Harewood has been in the entertainment industry for over 25 years. Starting as New York Market College Promotion Rep of A&M Records while in college, he quickly made his way at A&M records Sales and Marketing Department. From his hard work he found promotions to Executive positions at Arista Records, Hush Productions/Orpheus Records, William Morris Agency and Correct Records/Grindstone Entertainment. He worked during this time with such artists like Freddie Jackson, Najee, Force MD's, Chris Rock, Vanessa Williams, Kashif and Martin Lawrence.His company Edclectic Entertainment is a multi-tiered company that focuses on Distribution, Marketing, Management, Film Production. The Distribution arm of his company has assisted many artists in the Indie Soul community like Marlon Saunders, Gordon Chambers, Rhonda Thomas, Ola Onabule, and others. The Marketing arm of his company works with labels and artists such as Virgin, Three Keys, A440, Giant Step, Donnie, Les Nubians, Alyson Williams, Dome and Hil St. Soul, to name a few. The Management arm currently manages Jimmy Sommers, Steve Wallace and advises Gordon Chambers among other artists. The Film Production arm produced with Lock and Roll Productions the documentary "25 Strong - A Film about Basketball" and currently in production with the film "Am I Black Enough 4 You," which will feature comedian AJ Jamal. Kevin Harewood is the author of the book "Make Your Move" a guide to releasing your music independently which was released November of 2006. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of Gary Karr and his influence: David Murray - Butler University Derek Jones -  bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s show KÀ Diana Gannett - University of Michigan professor emeritus Gary Karr - the man himself! Hector Tirado - Puerto Rican bassist Lawrence Hurst - Indiana University professor emeritus James Oesi - soloist and bass community organizer Jeff Bradetich - University of North Texas Jim Ham - luthier Larry Hutchinson - retired Detroit Symphony member Phoebe Russell - Queensland Symphony principal bass Ranaan Meyer - Time for Three Steve Reeves - retired Melbourne Symphony principal bass   Check out Gary Karr’s first and second appearances on this podcast, and listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of what it’s like working these days as a jazz bassist: Ben Allison - NYC Dan Chmielinski - NYC Herbert Smith - Brazil John Goldsby - Germany Katie Thiroux - Los Angeles Kenneth Knudson - Denmark Larry Gray - Chicago Rufus Reid - NYC Sean Conly - NYC   Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of what it’s like playing in major American orchestras: Chris Hanulik - LA Phil Jeff Weisner - National Symphony Micah Howard - Pittsburgh Symphony Orin O’Brien - New York Philharmonic Rex Surany - Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Scott Dixon - Cleveland Orchestra Steve Tramontozzi - San Francisco Symphony Tom Zera - Utah Symphony Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of bass gear: Bill Merchant - luthier Christian McBride - jazz bass legend Daniel Kimbro - Jerry Douglas Band Derek Jones -  bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s show KÀ Donovan Stokes - Shenandoah University Eric Revis - New York jazz bassist Ethan Jodziewicz - newgrass bassist Gael McKeon - luthier Gahlord Dewald - modular synthesis specialist Joe Zon - Zon guitars Joel Quarrington - noted orchestral principal and soloist Joey Naeger - luthier Kevin Smith - bassist for Willie Nelson Ralph Alcala - luthier David Gage - luthier Luthier roundtable Tom Mendel - Chicago-based theater musician Volkan Orhon - University of Iowa Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of working with the jazz greats: Brian Bromberg - jazz bass legend Chuck Israels - jazz bass legend Frank Proto - bassist and composer Gary Peacock - jazz bass legend Gene Perla - jazz bassist and music business expert Jeff Denson - California Jazz Conservatory Jim Miller on Art Davis Kenny Davis - NYC jazz bassist Kurt Morrow on Milt Hinton Larry Grenadier - jazz bass legend Marco Panascia - NYC jazz bassist Pete Coco - New York area jazz bassist Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topics of improvisation and learning in jazz: Adam Booker - Appalachian State University Alexis Cuadrado - NYC jazz bassist Ben Robertson - Melbourne jazz bassist Bernard O’Neill - European jazz bassist and composer Charley Sabatino - New York jazz bassist and educator Chuck Israels - jazz bass legend Christian McBride - jazz bass legend Carlos Henriquez - jazz bass legend Larry Grenadier - jazz bass legend Marlene Rosenberg - Chicago jazz bassist Peter Seymour - Project Trio bassist Roberto Cassani - Scotland jazz bassist and composer Ron Carter - jazz bass legend Sélène Saint-Aime - French jazz bassist   Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights.   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of developing your sound: Christine Hoock - German bassist and pedagogue Dan Styffe - Oslo Philharmonic David Allen Moore - LA Phil David Murray - Butler University Ethan Jodziewicz - newgrass artist James VanDemark - Eastman School of Music Mark Dresser - University of California San Diego Matthew McDonald - Berlin Philharmonic Pablo Aslan - tango bass specialist Thierry Barbe - Paris National Opera Volkan Orhon - University of Iowa Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of what makes a teacher great: George Amorim - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Caroline Emery - renowned UK bass teacher Bob Phillips - clinician and educator Paul Ellison - Rice University Guy Tuneh - soloist and chamber musician Lawrence Hurst - professor emeritus at Indiana University Ira Gold - National Symphony and Peabody Conservatory Johnny Hamil - Kansas City-based teacher Jory Herman - LA Phil Francois Rabbath - teacher and soloist Peter Tambroni - Chicago-area educator Tracy Rowell - Oberlin Conservatory Lawrence Wolfe - Boston Symphony and New England Conservatory faculty Victor Wooten - electric bass legend Inez Wyrick - young bass teacher specialist and composer Diego Zecharies - Spain-based pedagogue and composer Danny Ziemann - jazz bassist and educator Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

It was such a pleasure to spend time with composer and Melbourne Symphony bassist Stephen Newton during my trip to Australia in 2019.  Stephen is an outstanding performer, and he has a compelling voice as a composer. A native of Sydney, Stephen joined the Melbourne Symphony in 2006, and he has performed internationally with the MSO and other ensembles. We talk about this recent solo bass suite, developing his voice as a composer, connecting wit the audience, and much more.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Stuart Riley has led a multifaceted and inspiring musical life as a bassist.  Both in the United Kingdom, Stuart moved to Melbourne, Australia in 1999 and worked as a freelancer in all sorts of ensembles.  He took a permanent position with Orchestra Victoria in 2017 as Principal Double Bass.   Also, Stuart has a wide array of interests, and he has provided a wealth of information regarding orchestral auditions and musical development on his website. We got together in person during my trip to Australia and dug into his background, a fascinating article that covered how he ended up with his bass, the highs and lows of freelancing, the unique setup of Orchestra Victoria, and much more.  Enjoy!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Melbourne bassist Ben Hanlon lives a vibrant musical life as a classical and jazz musician.  In addition to his job as a member of the Melbourne Symphony bass section, Ben enjoys a thriving career performing in Melbourne’s many jazz venues.  He often works with guitarist James Sherlock and has released an album featuring several of their duos. We got together in person during my trip to Australia and talked about growing up in Australia, heading to Los Angeles to study at the Colburn Conservatory of Music with David Allen Moore, Paul Ellison, Leigh Mesh and Peter Lloyd, Melbourne’s remarkably thriving jazz scene, and much more.  Enjoy!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

In October 2018, Sebastiano Dessanay embarked on a humongous adventure: cycling between all 377 towns of his native Sardinia in 377 days.  This project, which he called 377, involved him putting his bass ukulele on his back, chronicling his travels via photo, text, and music on his blog. We talk about how he worked up the courage to make this tremendous journey, the logistical planning involved before he went on this trip, high and low points in the journey, what he’s planning to do with all of this detailed material, and much more.  Enjoy, and be sure to say hi to this inspiring member of the bass community on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

I’ve been following along with Lila Horovitz and her multidimensional career for well over a decade, and it was a real pleasure to finally have her as a guest on the podcast.  Lila’s album Preludio del Primer Dia and her video Alone... All one was groundbreaking in highlighting the bass as a solo instrument, and the influence of her Argentinian upbringing is evident throughout her compositions. We talk about her new video series covering techniques used by tango bassists, what it was like playing for Cirque du Soleil’s show Algeria last year, moving to Spain many years ago, musical life in Madrid, and much more.  Enjoy, and be sure to follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Kees Boersma has had a remarkable musical career.  In addition to serving as Principal Bass of the Sydney Symphony since 1990, Kees teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is an active clinician and guest artist. I had the opportunity to catch up with Kees in person during my trip to Australia.  He was one of the headliners for the Melbourne BassDay, and we met up in a charming Fitzroy coffeeshop to talk through what he played on his recital for this event, his varied career, favorite gig stories, what it’s like behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House, and much more.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Cécile-Laure Kouassi has had quite a musical journey so far.  Growing up in the French Alps, she moved to New York to study with Albert Laszlo at Juilliard.  She went on to study with Tim Pitts at Rice University before taking her current position as Assistant Principal Bass of the Oslo Philharmonic. We talk about her upbringing, the decision to study in the United States, favorite memories of her studies with her former teachers, life in Norway, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Yuriy Galkin’s latest album ...For Its Beauty Alone has been turning heads since its release last year, getting warm accolades in All About Jazz, Jazz Weekly, and several other publications. On today’s episode, we chat with Yuriy about growing up in Russia, moving to the United Kingdom, and his eventual relocation to the New York City area in 2017.  We also talk about composing, work flows, how Yuriy approaches orchestration, and much more.  Check out Yuriy on Instagram, and check out his album release show at Smalls in New York City on February 19 if you get the chance! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Sasha Witteveen caught my attention with her wonderful recent rendition of Paganini’s Moses Fantasy.  At age 16, she has established herself as a rising star in the world of classical music. We talk about her background in music, discovering the bass, what it’s like balancing her studies with her musical aspirations, how groups like the LGT Young Soloists are creating opportunities for young musicians, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

After 30 years as Principal Bass of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Steve Reeves decided to retire and move on to other projects.  This happened to coincide with my trip to Australia for Rob Nairn’s Melbourne Bass Day, and I had the chance to meet up with Steve over coffee and chat about his career, why he decided to retire, and what he has learned serving as a principal player for three decades. Steve is a great person and a wonderful musician, and we had a lot of fun in this wide-ranging conversation.  Enjoy!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

It was such a pleasure to meet and spend time with Kirsty McCahon during my trip to Australia in late 2019.  Kirsty has worn many hats as a musician over the years, from holding the position of Principal Bass with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra for 20 years to her current roles as Principal Bass with Pinchgut, Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, Bach Akademie Australia.  We also chat about the surprising health scare that Kirsty had in 2011 and how she navigated through it. Kirsty is a treasure trove of musical knowledge and is an incredibly articulate person.  It was so great to spend time with her in person during my 2019 trip to Australia! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

I had a wonderful time meeting and spending time with Australian Chamber Orchestra principal bassist Maxime Bibeau during my trip to Australia in late 2019.  Max has had a fascinating career path, and he plays with a power and subtlety that is truly remarkable. We talk about his path from Quebec to Australia, what it’s like playing on a 1585 Gasparo Da Salo bass, the unique experience of playing in a group like the ACO, and much more.  A big thanks to all the people who recommended that Max and I connect during my trip to Australia—what a great bassist and artist! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

It was such a pleasure to chat with renowned Australian jazz bassist Ben Robertson in person during my trip to Australia in late 2019! Ben is an outstanding musician with a remarkable career path and musical background, and we had a fascinating conversation into all kinds of subjects revolving around bass, learning, developing listening skills, the subtleties of working on improvisation, and much more. Learn more about Ben on his website, and a huge shout-out to Rob Nairn for connecting us!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Jack Unzicker and Martha Walvoord have recently released an album of duos for violin and bass.  Titled The Diaries of Adam and Eve, it features new works for violin and bass by composers Michael Daugherty, Dan Cavanagh, Andrea Clearfield, Tom Knific, and George Chave. Check out this new album through the following links: Albany Records Spotify Apple Music Amazon Prime Music iTunes Amazon Michael Daugherty Dan Cavanagh Andrea Clearfield Tom Knific George Chave YouTube   Also, be sure to check out these past two conversations with Jack from 2017 for more on his career and background. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging

Diego Zecharies is one of the most inspiring musicians I know. In addition to serving as principal bass of the Galicia Symphony, director of the Contrabajo de Montevideo festival, and director for the Orquesta Juvenil Sodre, he is in the process of releasing his latest album featuring a new concerto by Simón García, Diego’s arrangement for bass and strings of Le grand Tango by Astor Piazzolla, and 3 Tangos for string orchestra from Andrés Martín. We talk about the inspiration for this new project, the power of taking charge and not waiting for permission, the beauty of bringing new works into the world, and much more.  Enjoy, and check out this episode with Diego from 2017 for more about his remarkable background and career. A big shout-out to Remic Microphones and Opus Magnum by DMSD for sponsoring this new project from Diego! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Grace Lewis is starting an exciting new project in Houston called Collegia: Houston.  Grace and Jason talk about the idea for the project, its goals, challenges and rewards of launching a nonprofit, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Collegia: Houston on Facebook and Instagram!  Also, check out Grace’s past podcast appearances from 2018 and 2019.  Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s episode is a quick look back at 2019 in terms of travel, interviews, highlights, and most popular episodes.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s conversation features Stephen P. Brown, a conductor of orchestras, choirs, concert bands and musical theater, and the founder of Concert University.  We cover how Stephen woks with musicians, what holds people back in their performing careers, and much more.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Today’s conversation features a deep-dive with Clarineat host Sean Perrin about how both of our careers have evolved over the past several years.  Sean is a past podcast guest, and this chat was also published on his podcast on episodes 122 and 123.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

This “best of” conversation with world-renowned jazz bassist Gary Peacock has been one of our most popular episodes ever since it aired in 2017.  It is also one of the first times we crowd-sourced questions, so all the topics we dig into are suggestions from people that follow the podcast.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey & Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!