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Jonathan Borden

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Jonathan Borden is a double bassist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and a graduate of Juilliard.  He has recently launched an awesome YouTube Channel and is filming detailed tutorials about all kinds of double bass topics.   We dig deep into YouTube tech talk, the joys and challenges of being a “YouTuber,” Jonathan’s future plans for his channel, and much more.   Enjoy, and be sure to check out Jonathan’s YouTube Channel and also follow him on Instagram!   Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists.   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my  Beginner's Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass.   Thank you to our sponsors!   Dorico - Dorico helps you to write music notation, automatically producing printed results of exceptional quality — and plays it back with breathtaking realism. It is easy enough for anyone to learn, yet has hundreds of advanced notations, features, options and sounds to satisfy even the most demanding professionals.  With its streamlined, natural user interface, students and those with less experience in scoring can compose and arrange straight into Dorico, making learning the language of music notation much faster and more intuitive. Editing and making changes — such as instrument, time signature or key — are straightforward, with the notation instantly and correctly adapting to include them, reinforcing the learning outcome.   Ear Trumpet Labs - They make hand-built mics out of Portland, OR and they have an excellent mic for upright bass called Nadine. The Nadine is a condenser mic with a clear natural sound and incredible feedback rejection. This mic is a completely new design -- the head mounts in between the strings above the tailpiece with a rubber grommet, and the body securely straps to the tailpiece with velcro elastic. A 14-inch Mogami cable connects the two parts making it easy to place on any bass. It’s durable and holds up to the demanding needs of the instrument while offering excellent sound quality. Ear Trumpet Labs is offering a free t-shirt just for Contrabass listeners with the purchase of a mic, just visit EarTrumpetLabs.com/contrabass to claim yours and check out the Nadine!   Modacity - Are you a practice-savvy musician? Get Modacity – the music practice app that organizes, focuses, and tracks your progress.  Recorder… metronome… tone generator… timer… note taking… Do away with the random assortment of music practice apps in your arsenal. Modacity™ combines all the tools you need into one easy to use, music practice tool.  Organize, focus, and reflect on your practice – motivating you to increase retention in less time.  Modacity has a special offer for Contrabass Conversations listeners that includes lifetime access to the app.     Contrabass Conversations production team:  Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer  Trevor Jones, publication and promotion theme music by Eric Hochberg 

<a href="https://jonathanbordenbass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Borden</a> is a double bassist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and a graduate of Juilliard.  He has recently launched an awesome <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jbordenbass/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a> and is filming detailed tutorials about all kinds of double bass topics. We dig deep into YouTube tech talk, the joys and challenges of being a “YouTuber,” Jonathan’s future plans for his channel, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Jonathan’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jbordenbass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a> and also follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jbordenbass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! <a href="http://smarturl.it/cbcpodcast?ck_subscriber_id=90309136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast</a> to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our <a href="https://gumroad.com/dbbpublications?sort=newest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Sheet Music Store</a> with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle</a>. Check out my <a href="https://courses.discoverdoublebass.com/p/beginners-classical-bass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Beginner's Classical Bass course</a>, available exclusively from <a href="https://discoverdoublebass.com/jasonheath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover Double Bass</a>. Thank you to our sponsors! <a href="https://new.steinberg.net/dorico/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dorico</a> - Dorico helps you to write music notation, automatically producing printed results of exceptional quality — and plays it back with breathtaking realism. It is easy enough for anyone to learn, yet has hundreds of advanced notations, features, options and sounds to satisfy even the most demanding professionals.  With its streamlined, natural user interface, students and those with less experience in scoring can compose and arrange straight into Dorico, making learning the language of music notation much faster and more intuitive. Editing and making changes — such as instrument, time signature or key — are straightforward, with the notation instantly and correctly adapting to include them, reinforcing the learning outcome. <a href="https://EarTrumpetLabs.com/contrabass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ear Trumpet Labs</a> - They make hand-built mics out of Portland, OR and they have an excellent mic for upright bass called Nadine. The Nadine is a condenser mic with a clear natural sound and incredible feedback rejection. This mic is a completely new design -- the head mounts in between the strings above the tailpiece with a rubber grommet, and the body securely straps to the tailpiece with velcro elastic. A 14-inch Mogami cable connects the two parts making it easy to place on any bass. It’s durable and holds up to the demanding needs of the instrument while offering excellent sound quality. Ear Trumpet Labs is offering a free t-shirt just for Contrabass listeners with the purchase of a mic, just visit <a href="https://EarTrumpetLabs.com/contrabass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EarTrumpetLabs.com/contrabass</a> to claim yours and check out the Nadine! <a href="https://www.modacity.co/cbc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modacity</a> - Are you a practice-savvy musician? Get <a href="https://www.modacity.co/cbc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modacity</a> – the music practice app that organizes, focuses, and tracks your progress.  Recorder… metronome… tone generator… timer… note taking… Do away with the random assortment of music practice apps in your arsenal. Modacity™ combines all the tools you need into one easy to use, music practice tool.  Organize, focus, and reflect on your practice – motivating you to increase retention in less time.  Modacity has a <a href="https://www.modacity.co/cbc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">special offer for Contrabass Conversations listeners</a> that includes lifetime access to the app. Contrabass Conversations production team: <ul> <li><a href="http://doublebassblog.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Heath</a>, host</li> <li>Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing</li> <li><a href="http://mitchmoehring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitch Moehring</a>, audio engineer</li> <li><a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/2016/04/20/cbc-205-trevor-jones-on-musical-pit-work-scheduling-creativity-and-finding-balance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Trevor Jones</a>, publication and promotion</li> <li>theme music by <a href="https://erichochberg.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Hochberg</a></li> </ul>

804: Jonathan Borden on YouTube

Digital is not the end for the indie comic world. In fact, there’s a whole new level from which creators can get exposure, Do you wish your comics had more movement? How about working with professional voice actors? Maybe your comic needs a soundtrack? Take a listen to this interview and learn how Jonathan Borden is bringing life back to indie by being “the motion comics guy.” Jonathan is taking original creations and blending them with film and television in a way that is affordable for comic makers. The world is headed in a virtual reality direction, and so why not get ahead of the game? If you wanna talk dedication, Jonathan was originally going to be a doctor of neuroscience. Instead, he dropped out to be a fulltime nerd based on his passionate belief in B.A.R. Publishing. Black Salt and Elysium: Origins  is just the beginning. Motion comics are not meant as a replacement but simply a new way to experience the awesomeness of indie in an affordable way. He’s got hands in all aspects of the creative/marketing process and connections that extend well beyond typical expectation. What started as an early childhood drive making stories with sound effects has crashed the gates of cons across the country and even hollywood.  To Jonathan, patience is everything. Don’t rush your art. Take the time to find the edge that allows your comic to stand out on its own. Drama makes storytelling easier. Jonathan is no stranger to intensity. His love of comics was stirred in the cauldron of trauma. He grew up in a very abusive household and comics was a release for him and his brother Ron. He had to take care of his brother growing up, and their comic collection was the glue that held them together. Later, when his daughter was born, 4 days after her birth he introduced her to  Superman: The Animated Series and it was love at first site. From then on it was all about mutual success. For Jonathan, it’s not about the money, it’s about the handshake. If anyone out there wants to understand how passion leads to relationships look no further than Jonathan Borden. We can learn a lot from him about how an open, cultivated heart leads to a business you love one connection at a time.    References Black Salt: https://www.beyondallreason.ca/black-salt-film Black Salt Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbExLPAqXF4 Elysium: Origins: https://www.comixcentral.com/product/elysium-origins/  Charles D. Clarke: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5645633/ Caanan White: http://marvel.com/comics/creators/1157/caanan_white Mark Rats Portrait Artist: http://www.markraats.com/  Steven Harris: https://www.dccomics.com/talent/n-steven-harris   Where to find B.A.R. Website: www.beyondallreason.ca Twitter: @barpublishing1 Instagram: Jonb_77 Email: info@beyondallreason.ca

Digital is not the end for the indie comic world. In fact, there’s a whole new level from which creators can get exposure, Do you wish your comics had more movement? How about working with professional voice actors? Maybe your comic needs a soundtrack? Take a listen to this interview and learn how Jonathan Borden is bringing life back to indie by being “the motion comics guy.” Jonathan is taking original creations and blending them with film and television in a way that is affordable for comic makers. The world is headed in a virtual reality direction, and so why not get ahead of the game? If you wanna talk dedication, Jonathan was originally going to be a doctor of neuroscience. Instead, he dropped out to be a fulltime nerd based on his passionate belief in B.A.R. Publishing. Black Salt and Elysium: Origins  is just the beginning. Motion comics are not meant as a replacement but simply a new way to experience the awesomeness of indie in an affordable way. He’s got hands in all aspects of the creative/marketing process and connections that extend well beyond typical expectation. What started as an early childhood drive making stories with sound effects has crashed the gates of cons across the country and even hollywood. To Jonathan, patience is everything. Don’t rush your art. Take the time to find the edge that allows your comic to stand out on its own. Drama makes storytelling easier. Jonathan is no stranger to intensity. His love of comics was stirred in the cauldron of trauma. He grew up in a very abusive household and comics was a release for him and his brother Ron. He had to take care of his brother growing up, and their comic collection was the glue that held them together. Later, when his daughter was born, 4 days after her birth he introduced her to  Superman: The Animated Series and it was love at first site. From then on it was all about mutual success. For Jonathan, it’s not about the money, it’s about the handshake. If anyone out there wants to understand how passion leads to relationships look no further than Jonathan Borden. We can learn a lot from him about how an open, cultivated heart leads to a business you love one connection at a time. References Black Salt: <a href="https://www.beyondallreason.ca/black-salt-film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.beyondallreason.ca/black-salt-film</a> Black Salt Game: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbExLPAqXF4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbExLPAqXF4</a> Elysium: Origins: <a href="https://www.comixcentral.com/product/elysium-origins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comixcentral.com/product/elysium-origins/</a> Charles D. Clarke: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5645633/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5645633/</a> Caanan White: <a href="http://marvel.com/comics/creators/1157/caanan_white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://marvel.com/comics/creators/1157/caanan_white</a> Mark Rats Portrait Artist: <a href="http://www.markraats.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.markraats.com/</a> <ol><li> Steven Harris: <a href="https://www.dccomics.com/talent/n-steven-harris" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dccomics.com/talent/n-steven-harris</a></li> </ol> Where to find B.A.R. Website: <a href="http://www.beyondallreason.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beyondallreason.ca</a> Twitter: @barpublishing1 Instagram: Jonb_77 Email: <a href="mailto:info@beyondallreason.ca">info@beyondallreason.ca</a>

The CXC Podcast Episode #41: Bringing Life Back to Comics with Jonathan Borden and B.A.R. Publishing 