Pulled into a country post office in Indiana to send some crazy #doublebass music to a colleague in the symphony in Liverpool, UK. #Surreal

To keep a #DoubleBass student from lifting his fingers too far from the fingerboard, I switched on my phone's #Lightsaber App, to which his sister sarcastically replied "If you cut my brother's... more

To keep a #DoubleBass student from lifting his fingers too far from the fingerboard, I switched on my phone's #Lightsaber App, to which his sister sarcastically replied "If you cut my brother's fingers off, will tell my mommie!'

Honour maintained - set of #doublebass strings changed in 12 minutes, stretched out & good to go!

Finishing my next-to-last-day of #doublebass lessons at Naperville North HS or the year. Time to get the summer schedule in gear.

#DoubleBass student working on #Psy by #Berio caused me to say this to her about her new live of #tritones - 'So, what you're saying is that you now have a bit of a Stockholm-Syndrome relationship... more

#DoubleBass student working on #Psy by #Berio caused me to say this to her about her new live of #tritones - 'So, what you're saying is that you now have a bit of a Stockholm-Syndrome relationship with the tritone.'

Busy day of teaching. Always excited when a #doublebass student gets exposed to certain pieces from the repertoire for the 1st time. #Magic

I think I have a thing for chicks that play big basses!

#DoubleBass switching from #Valkyrie to #Battleoid mode. Time to play #BBWolf for students at #NaperElementary.

Excited about my #doublebass students- one coming to #ValparaisoU. next year. One accepted to #Interlochen, many involved in many local youth orchestras. A remarkable & fun group of musicians!

Tonight's rehearsal was an exercise in how to have a tight #DoubleBass section despite ineffective idiosyncrasies on the podium...

Just finished a bass class and performance (of BB Wolf) at Mill Street Elementary in Naperville. Really receptive and inquisitive group of 4th & 5th grade orchestra students.

Off to teach my #doublebass students in Crown Point this morning. Still a bit dazed from all the travel, but getting back into a groove.

Later today I will zoom home in time to see my #DoubleBass students - amazing whirlwind of travel!

Enjoying today's IHSA #SoloAndEnsemble competition - diligently writing critiques of the #doublebthe students. Always attempt to be as comprehensive to offer them the best and detailed commentary so... more

Enjoying today's IHSA #SoloAndEnsemble competition - diligently writing critiques of the #doublebthe students. Always attempt to be as comprehensive to offer them the best and detailed commentary so they get the most out of the experience, educationally speaking. :^)

Off to judge IHSA #SoloAndEnsemble competition - looking forward to hearing these young #doublebassists & chamber ensembles.

#NowForSomethingCompletelyDifferent After 2 days of Bach & #Viol consorts, time for #Brahms #Symphony1. Got some nice comments on last night's broadcast from my symphonic colleagues. #MeansALot Will... more

#NowForSomethingCompletelyDifferent After 2 days of Bach & #Viol consorts, time for #Brahms #Symphony1. Got some nice comments on last night's broadcast from my symphonic colleagues. #MeansALot Will hopefully be running on all-thrusters by tomorrow - a bit zombified tonight. At least we have some great bass parts tonight! :^)

After today's 6-hour stretch of #DoubleBass students, time to call it a day...

A bit stunned, going through bookkeeping, that since 2000, I have had over 400 private #DoubleBass, #ViolaDaGamba, #Guitar & #BassGuitar students. #WOW

Spending the morning teaching my #doublebass students in Naperville. #CorruptingYoungMindsImSure #MoreBass

10PM and finally done with my #doublebass students and finally home after a very long day.

Finishing up a long day of #DoubleBass teaching, then onto #Viol practice.

#Bassist with stool (& extra #bass #viol) out the door, car packed BEFORE the entire #violin section even got out the door? ...& I WASN'T TRYING!? #TryHarder

Teaching #DoubleBass & #Viol at Valpo today, with a 1 Double Bass, 2 Bass Viols, and a treble viol in tow (& a partridge in a pear tree). Gearing up for #ButlerMidwestBassDay tomorrow in Indianapolis... more

Teaching #DoubleBass & #Viol at Valpo today, with a 1 Double Bass, 2 Bass Viols, and a treble viol in tow (& a partridge in a pear tree). Gearing up for #ButlerMidwestBassDay tomorrow in Indianapolis & #ChicagoBassFestival Sunday.

Time to start teaching those #DoubleBass kids this morning...why do we not come installed with more COFFEE?!

Random #DoubleBass quote of the day - 'We'll take soem time to clean up that small rhythmic bit there, and then take it out back and shoot it...' What was I thinking when I said that...I know not!

Done with a long evening of #doublebass & #viol students.

Practicing a lot of #Marais on #viol today. Keeping busy before my afternoon #doublebass teaching marathon.

7:30AM to 9:45PM #DoubleBass teaching day done. #TotallyFried indeed!

In a week I should be focusing on #viol, I'm definitely up to my neck in #doublebass gigs and teaching. Unusual juxtaposition of an All-#Mendelssohn program and a nearly all #Marais program. Slightly... more

In a week I should be focusing on #viol, I'm definitely up to my neck in #doublebass gigs and teaching. Unusual juxtaposition of an All-#Mendelssohn program and a nearly all #Marais program. Slightly odd to be sure.

When discussing bow resistance versus a #doublebass string, the hilarious phrase came from my student Amanda... 'Resistance is [NOT] futile!' You are so right!