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Double Bass Teachers in the Washington D.C area

#26
It's looking like the 20th to the 30th of this month. I hope to see you guys!

I'll be staying with Mike Noonan in Annapolis, and my cell will work down there: 917.723.6581

I'm not sure where all I'll be working, but by the time gets close or near I'll know. At the very least we can maybe get some sessioning in and Noonan's place.
 
#27
Ali Yazdanfar is awesome and an unbelievable player. Give him a look. He is in the National Symphony. Not to mention a great guy and really easy to get along with. He is well versed in many different styles including Rabbath's New Technique.
 
#28
Did I mention Byron Toney ? He was the bassist for the naval academy band amongst other things. HE was my first teacher back in the 80's. A french player. You may be able to get in touch with him through washington music center. I know that after he retired from the nab he ran the string dept at chucks.
 
#29
megan said:
Does anyone know a good DB teacher in the LA area?
I play DB for couple years and I'd like to learn more about skills and musical stuff.
Thanks~~

:)
-megan
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I've had two friends who went on to study at USC with two teachers, and they report GREAT results. One of those friends won a major job a year ago, and another is still enrolled, and is making all the cuts at major auditions....
Mr. David Moore and Mr. Chris Hanulik have shown themselves, aside from being brilliant bassists, to be very, very effective teachers!
You can find their links on the the L.A. Phil's web page:
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Incidentally, I personally found the same effectiveness from the L.A.Phil's former principal bassist, Bruce Bransby, who now teaches at Indiana University. Mr. BB was in the Phil when Mr Hanulik was first in the section... When Mr. BB retired as Principal Bass, Mr Hanulik won the spot (after also winning Cleveland Principal, I believe...).
 
#31
Gotta weigh in on this.

Two D.C.-area guys you definitely should consider are Bob Oppelt and Bob D'Imperio.

Bob Oppelt succeeded Hal Robinson as principal of the NSO, and he's a fantastic player on both solo and orchestral repertoire. He plays German bow professionally, but he's good enough on French bow that he could really play either. An excellent teacher, both musically and technically, though I don't believe he has many students at any given time.

Bob D'Imperio is principal of the Kennedy Center/Washington Opera orchestra, and likewise very strong on both solo and orchestral repertoire. Bob D. plays French bow. He has fantastic musical understanding, and is a very encouraging guy to work with.

I've had lessons with both of them (currently studying with Bob D.), and I would endorse both without qualifications.
 
#34
I think if you call the National Symphony Education, and tell them about your situation... they might give jeff weisner's contact number. Otherwise, I think you could white page him...I think he lives in DC
 
#37
I'm taking lessons from Aaron clay, who's in the marine band, and then switching to Glenn Dewey when Clay goes on tour next month

Clay is a terrific, amazing player and a very genial, humble guy. He's shown me a great deal in a very short time. DC traffic being what it is, I wanted to avoid the beltway and the bridges if possible

Max Murray has a nicesite with contact info for dc area bassists

listing of dc area bassists
 

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