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ISB Center Stage — 2026

ISB Center Stage

ISB Center Stage is an online interview and performance series featuring some of the world's leading players and educators speaking about their careers and a wide variety of topics. Members receive invitations to attend ISB Center Stage events and submit their questions during the event, and can access recordings of past events.

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Not sure when to log in for the next Center Stage event "bassed" on where you live? Try this time zone converter and you won't be late for another virtual event! Here's how it works:

  1. Type in the time zone (ISB Center Stage events are scheduled for Eastern Time US), date of the event, and scheduled time of the event.
  2. Type in your local time zone or city.
  3. The converter will automatically tell what time to log in for the event.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026 —
Build-A-Bass: History and Future

Have you ever been curious about the ISB's Build-a-Bass Workshop? How did it begin, and what happens during and beyond the convention?

Join this engaging discussion to explore the artistry and detail involved in building a double bass in just one week. Learn about the workshop's origins and how this collaborative tradition brings together luthiers and bassists of all levels to transform raw materials into a finished instrument. Watch, learn, and engage with makers as they share techniques, stories, and insights into this remarkable craft!

This is a free event open to all. Register now, space is limited!

Build-A-Bass: History and Future

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Saturday, April 11, 2026 —
Susan Hagen

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Now Available! Saturday, March 28, 2026 —
Women in Bass

Available to non-members until Thursday, April 30, 2026!

To listen to and / or view the ISB Center Stage archive, click here to login or join now. If you're not already a member, check out these great interviews and performances that you're missing out on:

  • Saturday, January 31, 2026 — Canadian School of Double Bass