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Welcome to Immersion: You Have Reached Strata 16

Blog by Sarnia de la Maré FRSAStrata 16 is a turning point. A descent into deeper humanity, paradoxically set in a world overrun by machines.This chapter isn’t just about survival—it’s about awakening. It challenges the cold logic of artificial intelligence against the visceral, chaotic, deeply emotional landscape of human experience.At its core is empathy, that strange and beautiful quality we possess as humans—the ability to feel someone else’s suffering or joy and act from that connection. Renyke, having survived a fevered near-death state, returns not just to con...

Turning Pages Into Portals — Discover the Sarnia de la Maré Academy of Arts Interactive Books.In a world flooded with passive content and boxed-in learning, the Sarnia de la Maré Academy of Arts is rewriting the script—literally. Our Interactive Books are not just digital texts; they are immersive, multimedia experiences that turn every page into a playground for the imagination.These books don't tell you how to learn. They invite you into the art of learning itself.What Are Interactive Books?Interactive Books from the Academy are dynamic, digital-first creations combining:Audio tutorials and music excerptsStep-by-step visual art demonstrationsEmbedded videos with real...

🎻 "Liberate the Music!" — Why Sarnia de la Maré FRSA Believes Musical Education Belongs to Everyone In an age where knowledge has never been more accessible, it is profoundly frustrating—no, infuriating—to see music education gatekept behind paywalls, locked into PDFs sold for profit, or tucked away in overpriced subscription platforms. Sarnia de la Maré FRSA, founder of the Sarnia de la Maré Academy of Arts, calls for the liberation of traditional music knowledge. And she’s not whispering. “Technique is not a luxury,” she says. “It’s a right.” The Theft of What Was Already Ours So much of what young musicians nee...

Welcome to the Blink Friction Arts Podcast and the Music Crazy Robots.Today we are holding the Low End: exploring Renowned Female Double Bass Players Who Changed the GameWhen we think of double bass players, it's easy to conjure images of towering instruments, smoky jazz clubs, and the deep rumble of classical orchestras. But while the double bass has long been considered a male-dominated instrument—perhaps due to its sheer size and physicality—women have not only held their own but reshaped the narrative in profound and inspiring ways.Here’s a celebration of some of the most renowned female double...

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Comparing Rabbath, Simandl, and Suzuki Methods for Double Bass

When learning the double bass, choosing the right method can shape a musician’s technique, interpretation, and overall approach to the instrument. Three of the most influential double bass pedagogical methods—François Rabbath, Franz Simandl, and Shinichi Suzuki—offer distinct philosophies, each with its strengths and limitations.Simandl Method: The Traditional FoundationFranz Simandl’s New Method for the Double Bass (published in 1874) remains a cornerstone of classical double bass pedagogy. Rooted in the Viennese school of playing, it emphasizes strict positional playing, a systematic approach to shifting, and progressi...