Phoebe Russell's guest appearances

Phoebe Russell

Contrabass Conversations

The Hump With Katie Thiroux

Nina DeCesare

Derrick Hodge

Carlos Henriquez

Larry Grenadier

Todd Coolman

Christian McBride

Katie Thiroux

Olivier Babaz

Lynn Seaton

Hans Sturm

Marco Panascia

Gene Perla

Barry Green

Jason Heath

Danny Ziemann

OwlTail

Phoebe Russell is Principal Bass for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.  She recently released a course on Discover Double Bass titled Smash Your Audition.    We released a YouTube video digging into this course, and in this podcast we cover Phoebe’s tips for preparing orchestral excerpts, what it was like to put all of her knowledge into a video course, general life updates, and more.   Check out Phoebe’s 2019 podcast appearance here, and be sure to check out her awesome course here!   Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Connect with us:  all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music    Thank you to our sponsors!   Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university.   Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.    theme music by Eric Hochberg 

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/phoeberussell_bass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phoebe Russell</a> is Principal Bass for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.  She recently released a <a href="https://courses.discoverdoublebass.com/p/smash-your-audition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">course on Discover Double Bass titled Smash Your Audition</a>.  We <a href="https://youtu.be/uQGin1wv02I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">released a YouTube video</a> digging into this course, and in this podcast we cover Phoebe’s tips for preparing orchestral excerpts, what it was like to put all of her knowledge into a video course, general life updates, and more. Check out P<a href="https://contrabassconversations.com/2019/05/02/phoebe-russell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hoebe’s 2019 podcast appearance here</a>, and be sure to <a href="https://courses.discoverdoublebass.com/p/smash-your-audition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out her awesome course here</a>! <a href="http://smarturl.it/cbcpodcast?ck_subscriber_id=90309136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast</a> to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: <ul> <li><a href="https://doublebasshq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">all things double bass</a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.doublebasshq.com/collections/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">double bass merch</a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.doublebasshq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">double bass sheet music</a></li> </ul> Thank you to our sponsors! <a href="https://www.micahbhoward.com/heath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio</a> – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with <a href="https://www.micahbhoward.com/heath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Micah Howard</a>. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. <a href="https://www.micahbhoward.com/heath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. <ul> <li>theme music by <a href="https://erichochberg.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Hochberg</a></li> </ul>

1012: Phoebe Russell on Smash Your Audition

The Hump is honored to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator, and dedicated performer, Phoebe Russell! Tune in to find out why this episode, "True Grit!"💥Did you know...➡️ Phoebe really wanted to play the harp? ➡️ She plays bass because she won an arm wrestle at age 8? 😲 ➡️ She is currently the  principal bassist of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra! 💯➡️ Phoebe is an amazing educator and teaches at Queensland Conservatorium of Music 🌟💪Check out Phoebe's Links!!Ensemble QQueensland Symphony OrchestraInstagram FaceBookUniversity of QueenslandWe'd like to thank our sponsors for today's show!👉 Jams World This clothing company is based in Honolulu, HI and I love wearing the clothing because it's colorful, handmade and the fabric breathes and is comfortable! Use promo code "JAZZ15" to receive 15% off your entire order! The company collects art from around the world, and each of their garments are a timeless piece of art.  The art is screened in long lasting, stay true color on our exclusive 100% Spun Crushed Rayon. The fabric keeps you cool and just feels good. Their limited edition collections are cut and sewn in their Honolulu, Hawaii factory. Each print has coordinating hand-painted buttons created just for Jams World by a California artist.  Jams World has remained a Hawaii based, multi-generational company dedicated to quality, individuality, and style which can be seen in each piece created. The company operates six retail stores located on Oahu and on the Big Island of Hawaii. www.jamsworld.com👉 Kolstein Music has over 77 years in the string business repairing, crafting and creating innovative instruments and solutions! Their motto is "Perfection, Integrity, Craftsmanship" and I have experienced this first hand! Use promo code "KATIE10" to receive 10% your entire online or phone purchase.www.kolstein.comYour HostKatie ThirouxLos Angeles jazz bassist and vocalist. Following her prodigious beginnings on bass at age 8 and studies under renowned vocalist Tierney Sutton at 12, Thiroux was mentored by the legendary bassist John Clayton and was awarded a Phil Ramone Presidential Scholarship to Berklee College of Music while gaining experience on the bandstand with artists including Terrell Safford, Terri Lyne Carrington, Branford Marsalis, Larry Fuller, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Clayton, Patti Austin, Geri Allen, Helen Sung, Charles McPherson, and dozens of others.“This girl is IT!” (Quincy Jones) “A multitasking talent who swings her bass with a Mack-truck-powered lilt that would make her hero Ray Brown proud." The New YorkerInstagramSpotifyiTunesAmazon

The Hump is honored to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator, and dedicated performer, Phoebe Russell! Tune in to find out why this episode, "True Grit!" 💥Did you know... ➡️ Phoebe really wanted to play the harp? ➡️ She plays bass because she won an arm wrestle at age 8? 😲 ➡️ She is currently the  principal bassist of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra! 💯 ➡️ Phoebe is an amazing educator and teaches at Queensland Conservatorium of Music 🌟💪 Check out Phoebe's Links!! <a href="https://www.ensembleqaustralia.com/phoebe-alvis-russell.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ensemble Q </a><a href="https://www.qso.com.au/about/musicians/phoebe-russell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queensland Symphony Orchestra </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/phoeberussell_bass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/phoebe.russell.988" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FaceBook </a><a href="https://music.uq.edu.au/profile/2534/phoebe-russell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Queensland </a>We'd like to thank our sponsors for today's show! 👉 <a href="https://www.jamsworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jams World </a>This clothing company is based in Honolulu, HI and I love wearing the clothing because it's colorful, handmade and the fabric breathes and is comfortable! Use promo code "JAZZ15" to receive 15% off your entire order! The company collects art from around the world, and each of their garments are a timeless piece of art.  The art is screened in long lasting, stay true color on our exclusive 100% Spun Crushed Rayon. The fabric keeps you cool and just feels good. Their limited edition collections are cut and sewn in their Honolulu, Hawaii factory. Each print has coordinating hand-painted buttons created just for Jams World by a California artist.  Jams World has remained a Hawaii based, multi-generational company dedicated to quality, individuality, and style which can be seen in each piece created. The company operates six retail stores located on Oahu and on the Big Island of Hawaii. <a href="https://www.jamsworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jamsworld.com</a> 👉 <a href="https://kolstein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kolstein Music</a> has over 77 years in the string business repairing, crafting and creating innovative instruments and solutions! Their motto is "Perfection, Integrity, Craftsmanship" and I have experienced this first hand! Use promo code "KATIE10" to receive 10% your entire online or phone purchase. <a href="https://kolstein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kolstein.com</a> Your Host Katie Thiroux Los Angeles jazz bassist and vocalist.  Following her prodigious beginnings on bass at age 8 and studies under renowned vocalist Tierney Sutton at 12, Thiroux was mentored by the legendary bassist John Clayton and was awarded a Phil Ramone Presidential Scholarship to Berklee College of Music while gaining experience on the bandstand with artists including Terrell Safford, Terri Lyne Carrington, Branford Marsalis, Larry Fuller, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Clayton, Patti Austin, Geri Allen, Helen Sung, Charles McPherson, and dozens of others. “This girl is IT!” (Quincy Jones) “A multitasking talent who swings her bass with a Mack-truck-powered lilt that would make her hero Ray Brown proud." The New Yorker <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiethiroux/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4I4zUVPXaUeXYwhlI3O2Jc?si=pwSsmh9ZSzC_Vw27lmaHeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/katie-thiroux/957428824" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Katie-Thiroux/dp/B00UCK78R6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Katie+thiroux&amp;qid=1599517413&amp;s=dmusic&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon </a>

Phoebe Russell "True Grit!"

It is such a pleasure to have Phoebe Russell on the podcast! Phoebe joined the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2017 as Principal Bass after graduating from the Berlin Philharmonic’s Karajan Academy.  Phoebe is originally from Melbourne, Australia. She has worked with a remarkable number of professional orchestras across the globe, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin, Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, the Netherlands Philharmonic and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Phoebe has also built a remarkable career outside of the orchestra as a soloist, and she is the lecturer in double bass at The University of Queensland and a faculty member of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. We dig into all kinds of topics, like Phoebe’s musical journey from Melbourne to Berlin, how studying in Berlin shaped her bass playing, spending time with Gary Karr, this year’s  Women in Bass concert celebrating fantastic double bass women from Australia and New Zealand, and much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and be sure to follow Phoebe on Instagram and also check out her awesome appearance on TwoSetViolin’s YouTube Channel!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.   Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome!   Contrabass Conversations production team:  Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer  Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging  Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

It is such a pleasure to have <a href="https://www.instagram.com/phoeberussell_bass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phoebe Russell</a> on the podcast! Phoebe joined the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2017 as Principal Bass after graduating from the Berlin Philharmonic’s Karajan Academy.  Phoebe is originally from Melbourne, Australia. She has worked with a remarkable number of professional orchestras across the globe, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin, Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, the Netherlands Philharmonic and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Phoebe has also built a remarkable career outside of the orchestra as a soloist, and she is the lecturer in double bass at The University of Queensland and a faculty member of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. We dig into all kinds of topics, like Phoebe’s musical journey from Melbourne to Berlin, how studying in Berlin shaped her bass playing, spending time with Gary Karr, this year’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/atelierpuglisi/posts/10156465268089833?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBJj5QK4IkqGcZp76VzhSy__mcm0U5Zi17g7BH4txrdmNLxpl5YV-XAYZ3P5T1HN6_P4OWYqw1w1J_H1cab8p_XiCl5_cfeQbVZys6fHJpGA-mj8_ubzO_EBtu-pL-t_iEgC-QBAiODXVdcC29GWO3Hlg6gJPDUeeeQbTjGCI47NZMSlOkPPwknnszIPhUgP0j7eT0VOa2TTPG0LRrhnasUWp8CNNo59gUGkrcU0jcNfyG7K5x5qfnzbO0FNjs6gJFNTYv1jbZg0zZ-NHVkWYuQ542L2_NZE96CxsRKMGLA6PShuXC4xUOdZJDaV0W8soCTQGjRnvAFacODsjEr&amp;__tn__=-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Women in Bass concert</a> celebrating fantastic double bass women from Australia and New Zealand, and much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and be sure to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/phoeberussell_bass/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">follow Phoebe on Instagram</a> and also check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsH4wzmmRkE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her awesome appearance on TwoSetViolin’s YouTube Channel</a>! <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!</a> Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/strings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D'Addario Strings</a> This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/daddario2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zyex strings</a>, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut. <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/uptonbass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upton Bass String Instrument Company</a> Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. <a href="http://kolstein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kolstein Music</a> The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/a440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A440 Violin Shop</a> An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/a440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A440</a>'s commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. <a href="https://steveswanstringbass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Swan String Bass</a> Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/bassviolinshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bass Violin Shop</a> The <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/bassviolinshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bass Violin Shop</a> offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Contrabass Conversations production team: <ul> <li><a href="http://doublebassblog.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Heath</a>, host</li> <li>Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing</li> <li><a href="http://mitchmoehring.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitch Moehring</a>, audio engineer</li> <li><a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/2016/04/20/cbc-205-trevor-jones-on-musical-pit-work-scheduling-creativity-and-finding-balance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Trevor Jones,</a> publication and promotion</li> <li>Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging</li> </ul> <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast</a> to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!