Johnny Hamil has dedicated his life to teaching bass. Starting out as a music education student, Johnny met George Vance at an International Society of Bassists Convention, and his life has never been the same since. After years of prodding from George, Johnny started the Kansas City Bass Workshop. This event has grown into one… Continue reading 267: Johnny Hamil on student motivation and building bass events
Year: 2016
266: Garrett Hope on portfolio careers
I love episodes like this. Garrett Hope of The Portfolio Composer and I wanted to feature each other on our podcasts. But we couldn’t figure out the best way to do it. So we chucked the script, flipped on the mic, and riffed for an hour on the subjects that interest us the most. We’re… Continue reading 266: Garrett Hope on portfolio careers
265: Szymon Marciniak on DVDs, travel, and freelance life
Szymon Marciniak played a killer recital in Prague for BASS2016. The centerpiece of this recital was Frank Proto‘s compelling new Sonata No. 3. Frank wrote this piece expressly for Szymon, and it is–to say the least–epic in scope. Here’s a great photo from that standing-room-only event. Isn’t that a cool pose? We talk about that… Continue reading 265: Szymon Marciniak on DVDs, travel, and freelance life
264: David Heyes on leaving a legacy
David Heyes needs no introduction. Since founding Recital Music over 20 years ago, David has brought the music of composers like Tony Osborne, Teppo Hauta-aho, and Simón García to countless bass players. David has also commissioned over 500 double bass compositions. Talk about an impact on the bass world! In recent years, David has become a prolific… Continue reading 264: David Heyes on leaving a legacy
263: the intriguing Jonathan Haskell
Jonathan Haskell may very well be the world’s most interesting man. He’s a bassist. In a great orchestra: L’Orchestre De La Suisse Romande in Switzerland. Also, he’s the president of the musician’s union. An accomplished conductor. Fluent in multiple languages. He is also the author of three murder mysteries centered around the orchestra. Here’s a… Continue reading 263: the intriguing Jonathan Haskell