Double Bass DB Teacher in Iowa City?

[jefkritz]

Hi all,

I'm a long time TB'er, but this is my first serious foray into the wonderful land of DB. I'm moving to Iowa City, IA in a few months, and am considering picking up the upright. Any suggestions for teachers?

A bit about me: I played cello for 8 years (haven't played for about 10 years...), and have played electric bass for 13 years. I'm mostly interested in country, bluegrass, rockabilly, blues, etc but have played jazz in the past and may play it again at some point in the future. I mostly want to learn pizz, but certainly understand that arco is an essential piece of the puzzle. I know plenty of theory; I just want to make sure I develop good technique and don't hurt myself.

Thanks!

 

[St. Louis Scot]

Chances are the professors at the local college teach private lessons.

You should also try http://www.discoverdoublebass.com/

 

[jefkritz]

Thanks for the response. That website looks super useful!

 

[Pelham Bleu]

Hi there, future Iowan! You could also check in the Iowa Bassists Club; someone there may have a lead or personal reference/experience, too.

Here's the link:

http://www.talkbass.com/threads/iowa-bassists-assemble.781092/

 

[Eric Hochberg]

Jim Reck at Reck Violins in Iowa City may have suggestions. Also Chris at Heartland String Basses.

 

[TroyK]

Some good leads for you above.

I would encourage you to avoid Professor Harold Hill, Gary Conservatory of Music, gold medal class of '05. I spent a few years with "the think system" and it got me no where.