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Course Description
Gain comprehensive insights into fundamental issues that bass players of all levels encounter. Ricky Pringle offers his expertise on essential topics such as proper bass setup, tone production (with and without the bow), shifting techniques, and more.
About the Presenter
Ricky Pringle serves as the Director of Orchestras at McCallum HS (Austin ISD) where under his leadership, the program has more than tripled in size. McCallum's orchestras have consistently earned UIL Sweepstakes awards and been recognized as a TMEA Honor Orchestra finalist, with the Chamber Orchestra selected as a 2021 TMEA Invited Ensemble. A skilled double bassist, he holds both a Bachelor of Music and a Music Education degree from LSU and continues to perform as a double bassist in Central Texas while maintaining a private studio. Pringle's achievements have been recognized nationally, including an appearance in the November 2012 issue of Strad Magazine.