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Insights on Repetitive Practice

Insights on Repetitive Practice

Repetition can be one of the most powerful tools in practice, if used with purpose. In this post, Xavier Foley shares insights on how repetitive practice may help double bass...

Insights on Repetitive Practice

Repetition can be one of the most powerful tools in practice, if used with purpose. In this post, Xavier Foley shares insights on how repetitive practice may help double bass...

Starting Double Bass? Here’s What Every Beginner Should Have

Starting Double Bass? Here’s What Every Beginne...

Starting the double bass can feel exciting and a little overwhelming. This guide shares what beginners might need, from choosing an instrument and bow to finding lessons and practice materials....

Starting Double Bass? Here’s What Every Beginne...

Starting the double bass can feel exciting and a little overwhelming. This guide shares what beginners might need, from choosing an instrument and bow to finding lessons and practice materials....

What You Need to Know About The German Double Bass Bows

What You Need to Know About The German Double B...

Discover how the German double bass bow offers power, control, and depth to your playing. Learn why hybrid bows made from carbon fiber and pernambuco wood are reshaping modern performance...

What You Need to Know About The German Double B...

Discover how the German double bass bow offers power, control, and depth to your playing. Learn why hybrid bows made from carbon fiber and pernambuco wood are reshaping modern performance...

A Better Way to Practice with Your Instrument Effectively

A Better Way to Practice with Your Instrument E...

The difference between players who improve and those who stay stuck isn't practice time. It's practice quality. Learn the research-backed methods professional musicians use to make every practice session count,...

A Better Way to Practice with Your Instrument E...

The difference between players who improve and those who stay stuck isn't practice time. It's practice quality. Learn the research-backed methods professional musicians use to make every practice session count,...

Brazilwood Bow Brands: Which Makers Offer the Best Value?

Brazilwood Bow Brands: Which Makers Offer the B...

Looking for a quality Brazilwood bow without breaking the bank? I break down the best Brazilwood double bass bow brands, from budget-friendly options under $100 to premium choices around $350....

Brazilwood Bow Brands: Which Makers Offer the B...

Looking for a quality Brazilwood bow without breaking the bank? I break down the best Brazilwood double bass bow brands, from budget-friendly options under $100 to premium choices around $350....

The Brazilwood Double Bass Bows: What You Need to Know

The Brazilwood Double Bass Bows: What You Need ...

Brazilwood and pernambuco come from the same tree, but they're not the same thing. Learn what separates them and whether Brazilwood is right for your playing.

The Brazilwood Double Bass Bows: What You Need ...

Brazilwood and pernambuco come from the same tree, but they're not the same thing. Learn what separates them and whether Brazilwood is right for your playing.