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1043: Paul Thompson on the evolution of pdbass
Manage episode 421401576 series 719
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Paul Thompson is a bassist and educator in the Pittsburgh metro area. He also runs a successful YouTube Channel under the name pdbass.
This interview discusses content creation challenges, audience management, social media usage, balancing creative goals with audience expectations, and YouTube’s influence on careers. It emphasizes music passion, content segmentation, understanding platform success/failure, and navigating YouTube analytics. It also covers the emotional impact of views/comments, feedback from renowned musicians, live streaming plans, and exploring creative content ideas.
Check out the video version of this conversation on YouTube, and check out Paul’s past appearances on the podcast and YouTube Channel to learn more about this cool artist!
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Upton Bass Rosin, developed by Gary Upton, boasts an excellent feel, response, and tone for double bass bows. Gary believes it’s the best bass rosin available. It’s appreciated by users like Blake Hinson from the New York Philharmonic for its quality and performance. Learn more about Upton’s rosin, basses, and more at uptonbass.com.
- theme music by Eric Hochberg
26 episodes
Manage episode 421401576 series 719
![](https://i0.wp.com/contrabassconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Paul-Thompson-pdbass-bass-web.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&ssl=1)
Paul Thompson is a bassist and educator in the Pittsburgh metro area. He also runs a successful YouTube Channel under the name pdbass.
This interview discusses content creation challenges, audience management, social media usage, balancing creative goals with audience expectations, and YouTube’s influence on careers. It emphasizes music passion, content segmentation, understanding platform success/failure, and navigating YouTube analytics. It also covers the emotional impact of views/comments, feedback from renowned musicians, live streaming plans, and exploring creative content ideas.
Check out the video version of this conversation on YouTube, and check out Paul’s past appearances on the podcast and YouTube Channel to learn more about this cool artist!
Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!
Connect with us:
Thank you to our sponsor!
Upton Bass Rosin, developed by Gary Upton, boasts an excellent feel, response, and tone for double bass bows. Gary believes it’s the best bass rosin available. It’s appreciated by users like Blake Hinson from the New York Philharmonic for its quality and performance. Learn more about Upton’s rosin, basses, and more at uptonbass.com.
- theme music by Eric Hochberg
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