Colin Cronin, Jeff Bradetich and the “The Ultimate Challenge”, Colin Cronin
Over at Ovation Press String Visions we recently interviewed expert double bassist Jeff Bradetich.
Mr. Bradetich is truly an amazing visionary. He was proclaimed by the New York Times as “the master of his instrument,” and regarded as one of the leading performers and teachers of the double bass in the US today. He served as Executive Director of the International Society of Bassists from 1982-1990 and during that time established the ISB International Conventions, ISB Solo Competition, ISB Endowment Fund and ISB Magazine.
Mr. Bradetich is also the founder of The Bradetich Foundation, which “strives to advance and cultivate a prominent international presence for double bassists, and to command high performance standards and opportunities through solo competitions, educational outreach and cross-cultural connections.”
The article includes a great video interview with Mr. Bradetich. His “six rules for successful practice” are very valuable principles that can be tailored to a variety of areas.
