Yuka Tadano's journey from a jazz-focused education at the University of North Texas to becoming a successful Broadway bassist in New York showcases her versatility as a musician. doublebasshq.com/navigating-the…

In this episode, we speak with acclaimed double bassist James VanDemark about his remarkable musical journey to Ukraine, where he recently premiered two new works with the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Theodore Kuchar. Listen: contrabassconversations.com/podcast

We asked 27 different college double bass professors for their advice on nine important questions. doublebasshq.com/how-to-auditio…

Practicing Music and Learning a Language: Similarities and Differences doublebasshq.com/practicing-mus…

seams like a fair deal

that's heavy

they weren't laughing with me

i never had a chance

The late Gary Karr shares anecdotes about his background, double bass methods, his approach to sound production, practice routines, and more in this conversation. Read/Listen: doublebasshq.com/at-home-with-g…

charlie bass

i guess that's progress

Mikyung Sung performs the 3rd Movement of the Koussevitzky Concerto arranged for double bass and piano. Watch the complete performance on the DBHQ YouTube Channel. #doublebass #bassist #contrabass

Mikyung Sung performs the 3rd Movement of the Koussevitzky Concerto arranged for double bass and piano. Watch the complete performance on the DBHQ YouTube Channel. #doublebass #bassist #contrabass Watch: youtu.be/uUQMEDaOfQo

Have you ever made one of these mistakes? doublebasshq.com/15-practicing-…

This episode features a conversation with Renée-Paule Gauthier, host of the "Mind Over Finger" podcast and a successful violinist who recently won a position in the Lyric Opera of Chicago. We discuss the power of podcasting and coaching. contrabassconversations.com/podcast

Lauren Pierce demonstrates how using dynamics can help us to build engaging musical phrases. Watch/Read: doublebasshq.com/learn_posts/ph…

Diana's decades of experience as an educator and performer give her unique insight into the value of bass etudes. doublebasshq.com/the-bass-etude…

Coming up, it's the International Double Bass Convention and Masterclasses, which will take place from September 7–12, 2025, at the Faculty of Music, Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. doublebasshq.com/event/internat…

Gary Upton guides us through the features, benefits, and what makes a 5/8 size bass an exciting option for double bassists. Watch/Read: doublebasshq.com/gear_posts/exp…

Today, we're featuring the great ​Cole Davis playing the Charlie Parker tune, "Dexterity!"​ Watch: youtu.be/euJj71L7_Ng And be sure to check out ​Cole's best-selling publications​ in our digital sheet music store: shop.doublebasshq.com/collections/co…