Jaime Robles (for many years, principal double bass of the Spanish National Orchestra) talks about the evolution of the talent level of Spanish double bass players in the last decades.
Jaime Robles on the Level of Double Bass Players in Spain Open »
Although music is, of course, not a competitive art form, participating in competitions can shape the development of young musicians. This is the story of how I got into doing competitions, plus some advice for YOUR next competition.
Competitions – Just for Horses? Open »
The leading theatrical composer of his day, and one of the outstanding musical figures of this century. Those who have long known Norman O’Neill’s music
Norman O’Neill — “Soliloquy” for Double Bass & Piano Open »
Today many businesses operating in competitive markets offer Performance Coaching to their employees. It is an established and successful tool to enhance their performance and achieve their full potential. The same care is given to professional athletes who receive psychological support through coaching to cope with the pressure and stress of performing at an elite level. Yet, in the music world, there is very little on offer to help musicians deal with the strains and demands of their job. For over 30 years, I have worked as a section leader in world-class orchestras in the UK and abroad. This rich background of experience, paired with in-depth training and a qualification in Business and Performance Coaching, has given me an understanding of how to deal with extreme situations and achieve peak performances in a high-pressured working environment. In this article, I would like to share the knowledge I gained through my work as a performance and business coach and how I experienced the benefits of being coached. I will focus on two different aspects of our work as musicians, the individual performance as well as the performance as a collective, and how coaching can be a supportive intervention for everyone performing in the music industry.
Performance Coaching — A Tool to Enable the Sustainable Delivery of Excellence Open »
During her interview with Bass Magazine, early music specialist Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE discusses the use of gut strings.
Chi-chi Nwanoku on Playing With Gut Strings Open »
As a specialist in ancient music, Dane Roberts tells us very interesting things about the role of the bass in earlier times.
Dane Roberts on the Role of the Historical Double Bass Open »
Bassist and educator Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE discusses how the past impacts our present, from approaches to musical style to how we view the 21st-century orchestra. The founder of the Chineke! Orchestra shares what experiences from her past have inspired her playing, teaching, and her goal to change perceptions of black and ethnically diverse musicians in classical music.
Chi-chi Nwanoku: “We Can Learn From History, but We Will Be Judged by Our Actions Today” Open »
There are many people who influence your life and who have really made a difference. One such person is my second teacher Bronwen Naish, who I
Bronwen Naish — a Great Influence Open »
We are very excited to announce Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE as Bass Magazine’s Featured Artist.
22 Highlights in the Life of Chi-chi Nwanoku Open »
Double bassist with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and Teacher of Violone and Historical Bass in Graz and Frankfurt, Dane Roberts details his experience as a musician from the United States and Europe and his thoughts on the role of the “historical” double bass and its place in the current classical music landscape.
