As a married guy with no children, the thought of even one kid makes me break into a cold sweat. For bassist and educator Jennifer Bradbury, it wasn't just one kid coming her way.  It was triplets... and they came into this world 25 weeks early. The story of these three young children (dubbed the EduTriplets by Jennifer and her husband Jeff) is inspiring, heartwarming, and totally compelling.  You'll love what we cover in the podcast, and be sure to check out Jeff's TEDx talk for the complete story. Jennifer finally played her first gig after several years off. What was that experience like? We dig into this and much more! Our story today is divided into three parts: Part I - the story of the triplets - their surprising debut onto the world stage, and what it felt for Jennifer like playing a gig for the first time in years Part II - trial by fire in the music teacher trenches Part III - the power of an open mind   Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: The Upton Bass String Instrument Company.  Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr.  Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. The Bass Violin Shop, which  offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!