Danny Ziemann couldn’t find a book on bass lines that worked for him. So he created The Low Down. Now he’s released his second volume, and he’s looking to expand way beyond that. Danny is committed to teaching the fundamentals in a clear, step-by-step process. It’s a fresh approach to jazz bass pedagogy from the… Continue reading 247: Danny Ziemann on Jazz Bass Lines
Year: 2016
246: Lauren Pierce on YouTube fame
Lauren Pierce started out on the typical music school path. But something happened along the way. In the midst of grad school, Lauren decided to quit. She struck out on her own and asked herself a critical question: What if? Instead of grad school, Lauren decided to: put dozens of videos on YouTube learn how… Continue reading 246: Lauren Pierce on YouTube fame
245: Emilio Guarino on Making It
This is Emilio Guarino. He plays bass. But that’s not all he does. He makes music with computers. He also teaches and performs in many musical styles. He’s even written a book to help musicians figure out how to find a foothold. On his blog and Youtube channel, Emilio asks questions like: Are you the… Continue reading 245: Emilio Guarino on Making It
244: Christine Hoock on DJs, egoless playing, and patience
Christine Hoock is a tossed salad of musical genres. Maybe she’s playing Phillip Glass. Perhaps she’s performing Arvo Pärt. She could even be playing tangos or jamming with a DJ. But regardless of what she’s playing, it’s with her beautiful, compelling sound. Günter Klaus and Franco Petracchi taught her, and she has taken the double… Continue reading 244: Christine Hoock on DJs, egoless playing, and patience
243: Pablo Aslan on tango bass life
Pablo Aslan breaks bow hairs. A lot of bow hairs. In fact, he rivals the guys in the Met for most-frequent rehair at his NYC bow shop. He also makes killer bass lines. He’s truly the Ray Brown of marcato tango bass lines. Learn how he does it in this interview! Subscribe to the podcast to… Continue reading 243: Pablo Aslan on tango bass life