Recent content by kwinter's mom

  1. K

    Double Bass Cuts to music programs

    I appreciate that my kids have grown up in a public school district with a good music program. One daughter sings in the chorus, the other (surprise!) plays bass. I have no musical aptitude at all - I can't hold a tune and when I played instruments as a kid I could play the notes, but it...
  2. K

    Double Bass Considering a new bass, student's first "proper" buy

    I'm not an expert, or even a bass player, but I am the mom of a teen bass player. If you were my kid, I'd be suggesting the rent, then buy option. While you're renting you can practice on a better bass, and you can take your time trying out a variety of basses. Choosing a bass is not...
  3. K

    Double Bass Kia Soul

    I rented one recently. My daughter's 3/4 bass fit fine with one side of the back seat folded down.