Xavier Foley's Blog
Is It Time for a New Double Bass Bow? 5 Clear S...
How do you know when a bow is beyond repair? When does a rehair make sense versus buying new? Get the real answers from someone who's seen every bow problem...
Is It Time for a New Double Bass Bow? 5 Clear S...
How do you know when a bow is beyond repair? When does a rehair make sense versus buying new? Get the real answers from someone who's seen every bow problem...
18 Best Gift Ideas for Musicians: Perfect Prese...
Struggling to find something meaningful for your musical friend? Discover thoughtful options that string players actually want, including tech gear, custom accessories, and experiences they'll remember. Get insider tips from...
18 Best Gift Ideas for Musicians: Perfect Prese...
Struggling to find something meaningful for your musical friend? Discover thoughtful options that string players actually want, including tech gear, custom accessories, and experiences they'll remember. Get insider tips from...
Left Hand Technique for Double Bass: Foundation...
Your left hand technique determines how well you play double bass. Learn the foundational basics that helped me through Curtis and into professional performance. From proper thumb placement to managing...
Left Hand Technique for Double Bass: Foundation...
Your left hand technique determines how well you play double bass. Learn the foundational basics that helped me through Curtis and into professional performance. From proper thumb placement to managing...
Short Pieces to Improve Your Double Bass Technique
Learn how short pieces could transform your double bass practice. Discover why working in first through third position builds the foundation you need for advanced playing, plus practical strategies to...
Short Pieces to Improve Your Double Bass Technique
Learn how short pieces could transform your double bass practice. Discover why working in first through third position builds the foundation you need for advanced playing, plus practical strategies to...
Pernambuco in Crisis: Your Double Bass Bow Alte...
As double bassists, we've relied on Pernambuco wood for generations to create those perfect musical moments. But with the Brazilian Atlantic Forest shrunk to just 6-8% of its original size...
Pernambuco in Crisis: Your Double Bass Bow Alte...
As double bassists, we've relied on Pernambuco wood for generations to create those perfect musical moments. But with the Brazilian Atlantic Forest shrunk to just 6-8% of its original size...
Can You Over-Practice the Double Bass?
What if those marathon practice sessions are actually making you worse at double bass? New brain research reveals why less practice might lead to better results and how to work...
Can You Over-Practice the Double Bass?
What if those marathon practice sessions are actually making you worse at double bass? New brain research reveals why less practice might lead to better results and how to work...