The Brian Bromberg Masterclass

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What is The Brian Bromberg Masterclass?

The Brian Bromberg Masterclass is an in-depth video interview hosted by DDB Founder, Geoff Chalmers. Over three and half hours of discussion and musical demonstrations, they unpack the music and double bass techniques of this legendary bassist, composer and bandleader.

The Masterclass covers a range of topics, including Brian's experience performing and recording with numerous legendary artists from Stan Getz to Michael Bublé. In addition, they discuss Brian's virtuosic double bass technique, melodic improvisation, captivating phrasing, practice routine, rhythmic skills, his 300-year-old instrument, and much more. We dig deep and cover all the topics that bassists love!

The Masterclass is designed with bass players in mind to replicate the experience of taking an in-person masterclass or workshop with Brian Bromberg.

Lessons learnt from a 40+ career at the forefront of jazz.

In this Masterclass, Brian Bromberg draws upon his many years of experience performing and recording alongside the jazz, Latin and contemporary music world's greatest musicians including Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Hubert Laws, Michael Brecker, Sarah Vaughan, Patrice Rushen, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Joshua Redman, Sting, Dean Martin, Kenny G, Lee Ritenour, Chris Botti, Billy Cobham, George Benson, Lionel Hampton, Arturo Sandoval, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Weckl, Nancy Wilson, Anita O'Day and Christina Aguilera, and many more.

We cover Brian's work as a bandleader on numerous acclaimed recordings including his 2002 landmark recording, Wood, and his most recent release, LaFaro.

From Brian Bromberg's jaw dropping double bass techniques to his melodic approach to soloing, we delve into the music of one of the bass world's most revered artists.

What topics are covered in this Masterclass?

Session One – Origins Story: After a short solo performance, we start our discussion by exploring Brian Bromberg's key influences and what he studied in those formative years to become a full-time member of Stan Getz's band at only 19 years of age.

Session Two – Talking Technique: In this session, we continue our deep dive into Brian's personal approach to double bass technique, including left and right hand technique, fingerings, use of chords, tapping, thumb position and much more.

Session Three – Solo Performance: We take time out for an intimate and virtuosic performance of Danny Boy. The full transcription is provided.

Session Four – Learning from Legends: We cover what Brian learnt from his time playing with musical legends such as Stan Getz and Freddie Hubbard. There's also time to talk bass gear and take a look at his incredible Italian double bass.

Session Five – The Music of Brian Bromberg: We round out the Masterclass by looking at the creative process and how Brian approaches improvisation.

Transcriptions

Detailed sheet music transcriptions of Brian Bromberg's musical examples are included. These beautifully written PDFs are displayed on the lesson pages and can be downloaded if required.

This Masterclass is a unique opportunity to learn about the music and bass techniques of a world-renowned artist.

Here's what's being said about Brian Bromberg:

"This is a great, in-depth look into the mind and technique of one of the most unique and prolific jazz bassists of the past several decades. Being able to see him play through examples of his unusual techniques and talk about the genesis of them was enjoyable to hear and see."

- Joshua Pickenpaugh

"I'm always a little bit skeptical about spending money and time signing up for an on-line Masterclass. I've listened to Brian Bromberg for many years now, and have always been impressed with his technical abilities on the bass. I signed up for this because I wanted to learn a bit more about Brian's musical journey.

Brian communicates incredibly well in this masterclass. He keeps it engaging and fun (great work by Geoff as well) and offers tremendous insights into his own bass journey from when he was a teenager in Tucson. He does not hold back in sharing stories and insights. He's clearly a no nonsense person, which is quite refreshing. His bass playing is from another galaxy. It's terrific to hear him play his magnificent bass in this environment. Truly inspiring!

I got a tremendous amount of information from this Masterclass. I will watch it again, likely several more times. Highly recommended! Well done DDB!"

- Michael T

"Yes, definitely recommend this compilation on mastering the Double Bass. He really is the master of the bass and continues to amaze me with everything he does and, now to finally have him explain his technique is truly inspiring to us mere mortals! Great work, money well spent and thanks again Brian 🙏"

- Mick Power

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Masterclass start and finish?

The Masterclass starts now and never ends! It is completely self-paced - you decide when you start and when you finish watching.

How long do I have access to the Masterclass?

After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this masterclass for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. There are no costly recurring subscriptions, so once enrolled there's nothing more to pay.

What if I am unhappy with the Masterclass?

If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

How is a Masterclass different from a Course?

Our Masterclass series are long-form interviews about an artist's double bass playing with DDB Founder Geoff Chalmers, whereas our courses are on a specific topic and presented by a single tutor. There are no formal, structured 'lessons' in this Masterclass, but we will hope you will learn lots from the expertise of the artist.

Can I ask Brian Bromberg questions?

No, but you will have access to our private forum, The Study Group, where Geoff Chalmers and other community members will be able to help.

Are there subtitles for the videos?

There are optional English subtitles.

Can I download the videos?

No, they are only available to view online. However, PDFs of the transcriptions are available to download.

Our products are only available on DiscoverDoubleBass.com & include a 30-day, full-refund policy.

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