Here’s the latest Weekly Update episode!  Check out all past episodes at contrabassconversations.com/news, and send me any stories you’d like shared at feedback@contrabassconversations.com. Stories Covered: Quote of the Week Matthew McDonald News of the Week Acoustic Image amp giveaway from Discover Double Bass Paul Cannon’s video “What it’s like to rehearse with Ensemble Modern" John Schimek coverage in NewsOK Hans Sturm for receives University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students Barry Green on the road How I Teach Double Bass to Beginners Be Part of the Music from Scott Lang Recent Podcast Guests Eric Steffens Kevin Brown Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to your inbox! Learn how you can support the show at contrabassconversations.com/support Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Helicore strings, which are are designed, engineered, and crafted at the D’Addario string factory in New York and come in orchestral, hybrid, pizzicato, and solo string sets. Enter our latest string giveaway for Helicore strings at contrabassconversations.com/strings! Hosting for Contrabass Conversations is provided by Bass Capos.  Bass Capos are an excellent choice for any bass player using or looking to implement a double bass extension. Easy to install and adjust, cheaper and more reliable than hand-built latches, also lighter and quicker in operation.