Hi everyone, and thanks for all your replies.
I've read all your comments. Unfortunately, I suffered an injury back in January and ended up spending a month in the hospital.
But that's another story.
I got back to playing in June and July and found another teacher, but it didn't really help. Maybe I'm expecting some kind of magic solution, I don't know. The frustration is starting to creep back in.
Right now, I see two possible paths:
1. Take an Alexander Technique course specifically aimed at musicians. The teacher is a classically trained violinist, and even though he's not a double bass player, he might be able to help.
2. Look for another double bass teacher. During the summer I attended a few jazz concerts near where I live and made some contacts that I could follow up with.
What would you do in my situation?
Both options seem worthwhile, but I'm leaning slightly toward the first one. Not really sure, though.
I've read all your comments. Unfortunately, I suffered an injury back in January and ended up spending a month in the hospital.
But that's another story.
I got back to playing in June and July and found another teacher, but it didn't really help. Maybe I'm expecting some kind of magic solution, I don't know. The frustration is starting to creep back in.
Right now, I see two possible paths:
1. Take an Alexander Technique course specifically aimed at musicians. The teacher is a classically trained violinist, and even though he's not a double bass player, he might be able to help.
2. Look for another double bass teacher. During the summer I attended a few jazz concerts near where I live and made some contacts that I could follow up with.
What would you do in my situation?
Both options seem worthwhile, but I'm leaning slightly toward the first one. Not really sure, though.
