1108 Episodes

  1. 193: Gary Karr on making recordings, “retired” life, and arranging Baroque music

    Published: 4/03/2016

  2. 192: Michael Klinghoffer on driving a double bass, how not to hold the bow, and directions in education

    Published: 2/03/2016

  3. 191: David Murray on the Karr sound, bow technique, and the spirit of Koussevitzky

    Published: 29/02/2016

  4. 190: Czardas with Andy Anderson - the making of an arrangement

    Published: 26/02/2016

  5. 189: Barry Green and Jeff Bradetich on the Anna's Promise Project

    Published: 24/02/2016

  6. 188: Ron Carter on technical development, an orchestral foundation, and developing the next generation of music lovers

    Published: 22/02/2016

  7. 187: Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand on working at Robertson's, building extensions, and aesthetic wood choices

    Published: 19/02/2016

  8. 186: Barrie Kolstein on making rosin, lessons learned from his father, and bass trunk technology

    Published: 18/02/2016

  9. 185: George Martin on challenging restorations, the art of varnishing, and riding horses in the English countryside

    Published: 17/02/2016

  10. 184: Nick Lloyd on the craft of bass making, building flat backs, and traveling to Pakistan

    Published: 16/02/2016

  11. 183: Susan Lipkins on crafting bows, tonal characteristics of wood, and how to choose a bow

    Published: 15/02/2016

  12. 182: Brent Edmondson on developing a satisfying career, subbing with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and gaps in music school training

    Published: 11/02/2016

  13. 181: Carlos Henriquez on playing with Wynton Marsalis, developing a creative voice, and creating effective Afro-Cuban bass lines

    Published: 8/02/2016

  14. 180: Ian Hallas on winning a Lyric Opera bass section spot, effective excerpt practicing, and routines for audition success

    Published: 4/02/2016

  15. 179: Douglas Mapp on successful freelancing, life as a jazz bass professor, and ISB insider insight

    Published: 1/02/2016

  16. Crazy Gig Stories!

    Published: 30/01/2016

  17. 178: Useful Music Apps

    Published: 28/01/2016

  18. 177: Bruce Bransby on principal bassist roles, life in the Indiana University bass studio, and optimizing bass gear

    Published: 25/01/2016

  19. Moving to San Francisco!

    Published: 23/01/2016

  20. 176: Andrew Raciti on living in Australia, studying with Paul Ellison, and helpful student mindsets

    Published: 21/01/2016

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