10 Reasons Why You Should Play the Bass:

  1. Whether bowed or plucked, the upright bass’s sound is deeply resonant and beautiful. You (and your loved ones) would never have to worry about being tormented by notes so high that they hurt your ears.
  2. Any person, no matter their height, hand size, gender, or background, can play bass! It is a myth that you need to be a tall man with big hands to play the bass well. In my studio, you can start as young as age 3! As a bonus, basses come in literally all shapes and sizes.
  3. Bass is one of the least competitive instruments out there & not enough people play it! Not only will you always be in demand as a player and teacher, but you have a higher chance of winning every audition you take because there are proportionally fewer bassists than flutists, for example.
  4. All bass players are cool. I don’t make the rules.
  5. The bass is one of the most important instruments in any ensemble, acting as the “floor” for the rest of the group to build upon and respond to.
  6. The bass is SO versatile. There are tons of musical genres that would be happy to have you, including classical, jazz, rock, blues, funk, reggae… You can’t say the same thing about the viola.
  7. The bass-playing community is small and tight-knit. For me personally, most of my friends are bass players. My former private teachers all know each other. Every two years, hundreds of bassists from around the world meet at the International Society of Bassists Convention to socialize, listen to concerts, shop for new gear, and party. Doesn’t that sound fun?
  8. College and Conservatory double bass studios tend to be smaller than their violin or cello counterparts, offering the benefit of smaller class sizes and lots of time for individual attention.
  9. Don’t be afraid of the size of a double bass. Contrary to what my parents thought when I first started playing, the bass can actually fit in most vehicles (yes, even your 2006 Honda sedan)!
  10. The double bass is not standardized like the violin, viola, and cello. This means that we play a more diverse repertoire and have more opportunities for creativity and personalization on our unique instruments.
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