Why I am continuing with this page…

Sooo, a year later I am at a new place in my musical development. I have taken about eight months off of diligent practice – growing musically in other areas but from studying upright bass almost no practice. I was convicted last month at no-woodstock. Now I am thinking a lot about seasonal things coming back – which is true, I am repeating, in a way, the same behavior as last year. A thirst to become more knowledgeable on this instrument. I do not have any goals set in my mind… I guess to finish this book. I would love, God willing, to go to N.Y. and spend some time. Study at City College and play in the park Oh, Also become friends with Ben Allison, Avashai Cohen and Gary Peacock! I am not going to have anxiety about it like I had last year. I feel like I am in a healthy spot to tackle this bad larry. I want to start walking out some completion of the things I have desired and not done for many years. So, the only possible goal is to audition and join the Symphony for a time.
I saw pictures form No Woodstock and my technique has changed so much over the year, thanks to Gary and lots of working at it. I am happy with the way that it feels and also with how it looks. Here are two pics – note how high the bass is in the Pic of me with the black shirt. I also look a lot different. HAHA! I haven’t perfected my stance but it is notably better. The bass is lower and angled a bit more – My back is generally straight, and a don’t hunch over. I was working on it last year also but it definitely looks less awkward this year.

I can’t believe how different it all looks! There is much more strength and a natural look to my newer technique. So I may add more but I don’t want to embarrass myself any more. hahaa… Peace(shalom)!