Being able to sit down with outstanding artists and thinkers like Larry Grenadier is one of the true pleasures of doing this podcast. Larry is a longtime member of the Brad Mehldau Trio and Pat Metheny‘s group, and has recorded with Paul Motian, Charles Lloyd, Enrico Rava, Danilo Perez, Chris Potter, Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel,… Continue reading 386: Larry Grenadier on sound, technique, and fluidity
Author: Jason
An active double bass performer and teacher, Jason teaches double bass at DePaul University and served on the Board of Directors of the International Society of Bassists for many years. Jason is the current President of the Illinois chapter of the American String Teachers Association.
Jason has been a member of the Elgin Symphony since 2000 and has played with the Midsummer’s Music Festival in Door County for the past decade. He is a past member of the Milwaukee Ballet and IRIS Orchestra, and has performed with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Grant Park Symphony, and numerous other professional ensembles.
385: Nick Mainella teaches jazz in just 10 minutes
Saxophonist and educator Nick Mainella is the host of the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast. Each podcast focuses on a particular aspect of jazz and includes a downloadable PDF. Recent episodes include: The Genius of Phil Woods Rhythmic Variation in Vocabulary Four Note Pentatonic Patterns Harmonic Minor
384: Dennis Tobenski talks careers, business, composing, and podcasting
Dennis Tobenski is a composer of acoustic new music whose work has been described by Anthony Tommasini of The New York Times as “distinctive and engaging”. He is also a vocalist and a strong advocate for new music and for the interests of living composers. Dennis also hosts two music business-centered podcasts aimed at helping composers… Continue reading 384: Dennis Tobenski talks careers, business, composing, and podcasting
383: The Orchestral Dream is Dead with Matt Waters
Earlier this summer, I read an article from Matthew Waters that caught my attention. Titled The Orchestral Dream is Dead, it outlined Matt’s experiences going through school at UCLA and trying to develop a career in Los Angeles. I posted this article on Facebook, and it got a lot of thoughtful comments from orchestral musicians, students, and others.… Continue reading 383: The Orchestral Dream is Dead with Matt Waters
382: standing vs. sitting – the double bassist’s dilemma
This episode takes a look at the benefits and drawbacks to seated and standing approaches to playing the double bass. Part 1 – sitting Part 2 – standing Part 3 – transitioning from sitting to standing We feature highlights from past podcast guests: Dr. Randy Kertz – specialist in musician’s health Max Dimoff – Cleveland Orchestra principal bass and University of Michigan faculty Alex… Continue reading 382: standing vs. sitting – the double bassist’s dilemma