Today’s episode features Thomas Martin. Tom has worn many hats throughout his career, working as an orchestra principal bass, soloist, champion of Bottesini’s music, luthier, teacher, and conductor. We cover a wide variety of topics, including Tom’s early years, playing in the Army Orchestra, studying with Roger Scott, the process of uncovering the music of Bottesini and… Continue reading 238: Thomas Martin on Bottesini, gut strings, and the bass revolution
Year: 2016
Winning the Audition 4: Sealing the Deal
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236: Matthew McDonald on resonance, bow distribution, and mindset
Today’s episode features Berlin Philharmonic principal bassist Matthew McDonald. Originally from Australia, Matthew joined the Philharmonic in 2008 after spending time in orchestras in Denmark and Germany. We cover bow distribution, resonance, the performers mindset, practicing, advice for students, and several other topics. We also feature excerpts of Matthew performing pieces by Hindemith, Bruch, Bottesini,… Continue reading 236: Matthew McDonald on resonance, bow distribution, and mindset
Winning the Audition 3: Preparation Routines That Work
234: Justin Locke returns!
Today’s episode is a “round two” with Justin Locke. After playing double bass for many years with the Boston Pops, Justin is now a management coach, speaker, author, and playwright. We talk about many concepts, including the Toyota Lean Manufacturing system and how it relates to the Simandl technique, crazy stories from the Boston… Continue reading 234: Justin Locke returns!