Hi all,
I'm an electric player who has begun playing upright, and in dire need of some guidance. Anyone know of someone in the Nashville area who would be good for teaching technique, etc.? My bass could also use a setup; the action is pretty high. Any luthier recommendations in the area?
Check in with Jim Ferguson, if he's not teaching he may be able to recommend someone. He is an EXCELLENT player and a great person. I think his website is www.jimfergusonmusic.com...
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You won't be disappointed. I had a lengthy lesson with Jim a couple of years ago and I am still exploring some of the things he showed me. And as several folks have noted, he is a super nice guy.
If you can't work it out with the folks mentioned, Jeremy Darrow posts here on occasion and gives lessons through Dustin Williams' shop.
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I play a lot of honky-tonk gigs on lower Broadway. Mostly a mix of slab and DB. The working conditions are miserable but a least the pay sucks! Also the occasional odd session, orch. pit gigs and such. I play DB for a singer named Mandy Barnett and just finished a run of Always, Patsy Cline with her at The Ryman. But, alas, most nights you'll find me sweatin' it out at Robert's, The Wheel, 2nd Fiddle, etc.
Also the occasional odd session, orch. pit gigs and such. I play DB for a singer named Mandy Barnett and just finished a run of Always, Patsy Cline with her at The Ryman. But, alas, most nights you'll find me sweatin' it out at Robert's, The Wheel, 2nd Fiddle, etc.
