Recent content by Bobby Scharmann

such a good feeling! i still have this feeling every time i get my bass out of the case (now three years in for this one) - hoping that continues for you as well 👍🏻

does your income depend on your music? if yes: don't do it if no: weigh risk vs reward, choose whichever one has the higher number

I have a very similar Hudson from the 90s - love it every day. GLWTS!

for a section playing job, no, you're not going to use the solo rep. however, for titled chairs, you're probably going to be asked to solo with the orchestra at some point. knowing how to play the standard solo rep will either a. give you something to pull up for that solo opportunity, or b...

For me, if it's one audition, I definitely approach the whole list as one body of work. Even stuff I've played many many many times (trio, anyone?) I treat as though I'm learning it for the first time. Where I had differing experiences was when I was prepping two auditions at the same time. In...

You wouldn't have any trouble auditioning for smaller regional orchestras, but I think most of the full time ensembles would look at your resume and you would get that classic email: "Due to the high volume of qualified applicants, we are unable to offer you an audition at this time..." I got...

i think the goal ultimately is to make your off beat playing feel and sound as natural as your on beat playing. this is a spontaneous suggestion, but maybe when practicing, try alternating between playing those pizzes on the beat for a few bars, then switch to off the beat. when i do off beat...

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i'm stoked on how well they respond on my Jacquet! i picked up some mediums. even if i were to go back to a different string in the future, i think the Spiro long E is absolutely a long-term keeper

after months of waiting and checking the TB classifieds daily (and a few snipers stealing my sale while i was working) i finally stepped into a used set of Spiros after being away for many years. i finally have a bass that really accepts them well. the power is intoxicating. orchestra's kicking...

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I remember when you bought this - it sounds really great recorded (as evidenced in the examples) but it also has a strong presence and character in person that you can definitely feel. You're about to make someone really happy, Jeremy!

Give the Kolstein holiday blend a try. I've been finding that it has a lot of the qualities of Pops and plenty of grip, but without the stickiness factor. Although it is a bit more powdery and I've found I have to reapply more often than with Pops, but this is a negligible sacrifice IMO.

Well, you should certainly be able to hear yourself when practicing. But you're on the right track for sure with the realization about volume. There's a point at which additional pressure has diminishing returns and the pressure of the bow on the string actually dampens the vibration of the...