🎶 Instrument & Performance Gear Double Bass Bass Case (hard or padded) Bows (primary + backup) Rosin Bass Mute Rockstop / Endpin anchor Bass Stool Cleaning cloths (1 for bass, 1 for bow hair) Warm-up books (2–3 short technical ones) Pencil & pens Spare strings (even an old set) String cutter or multitool Endpin cap / rubber stopper (backup) Peg compound or lubricant Extra bow screw or eyelet (if available) ⚙️ Tech / Digital Gear Tablet (with scores) Stylus /

I teach middle school band/orchestra/guitar classes. One of the most important things I teach besides note reading is rhythms. My...

Depending on the performance I play, also determines what I bring for the show. A show takes up my whole day, so I need to bring items...

I recently came across a very easy to read book for the music teacher. Don't let the title fool you that it is only geared towards band...

I finally got around to watching the movie Soul. My wife and I were lead to believe that the movie would have a focus on music. It was...

As a teacher, I always need to supplement the method books I use with all sorts of materials such as handouts. My students will lose...

I always incorporate some kind of ear training in my classroom. One game I like to play is one note, one shot. Students have to try and...

I am presenting on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Michigan Music Conference. My topic that I will be presenting on is "Developing your young...

I finally got around to updating my James Johnston (Biffy Clyro) signature series Squier bass. I have always had plans in my head for...

The road gear. I have an Ampeg portaflex 500w head, 1x15 cab, Squier 77' Vintage reissue jazz bass, James Johnston signature series...