Recent content by omunson

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    Double Bass Is it realistic?

    Well, what's your goal? It's virtually impossible to become just a professional soloist bassist. I think Edgar Meyer and Gary Karr are the only ones who can really be considered that today (but they do other stuff, too.) On the other hand, it's totally feasible to learn the bass- I suggest go...
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    Double Bass Best Musical Advice Somone Gave You

    "I wish I were a bassist..." "You're not dead yet."
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    Double Bass EDGAR MEYER in Boston tomorrow!

    Heads up - Edgar Meyer will be presenting a lecture-demonstration tomorrow (2/26) in Cambridge, MA, 4:30 pm. New College Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 10-12 Holyoke St. (at Harvard). Free admission! Tickets not required... Hope to see you there! I'm excited for it. :)
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    Double Bass How do you practice?

    I'm just really curious about what others do in a typical practice session.
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    Double Bass college audition ideas?

    to go along with this thread, any sonata suggestions *besides* the eccles?
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    Double Bass Liszt in Weimar?

    cool, thanks for your help!
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    Double Bass safety schools with good music programs

    Thanks. I'm in Massachusetts...
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    Double Bass safety schools with good music programs

    Hello all, Beginning the college search process, I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for schools to apply to? I'm looking for 'safety' schools with strong music (bass) programs, and that aren't too hard to get into. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    Double Bass Liszt in Weimar?

    Does anyone have any info on the Liszt School of Music in Weimar, Germany? How strong is the bass studio there, compared to the ones in the US? Thanks! :)