This episode is a deep-dive into developing bow strokes on the double bass. Part 1 – bow stroke overview Part 2 – developing spiccato Part 3 – bow stroke deep-dive We feature highlights from past podcast guests on this topic: Matthew McDonald – Berlin Philharmonic Lloyd Goldstein – former member of the Florida Orchestra and a longtime Francois Rabbath student David Allen Moore – LA… Continue reading 381: developing bow strokes
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.
380: Jonathan Glawe on landing jobs, delegation, and the state of music education
I’ve followed along with the incredible career of Jonathan Glawe for many years. Jonathan has established himself as one of the rising stars in the music education world. He is the current Director of Orchestras for Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and he is in demand across the country as a clinician. Glawe has played… Continue reading 380: Jonathan Glawe on landing jobs, delegation, and the state of music education
379: Dennis Whittaker on opera life, endurance, and career paths
Dennis Whittaker has had a fascinating journey through the music world. After his studies in music education at Baylor University and a masters degree with Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern University, Dennis found himself teaching middle and high school orchestra in Texas. After seven years of teaching in the Waco and Houston public schools, a series of events… Continue reading 379: Dennis Whittaker on opera life, endurance, and career paths
378: how wood choice affects tone with Seth Kimmel
I’m so pumped to bring you today’s episode covering the tonal differences of various woods with Seth Kimmel! Seth is an awesome luthier located in Eugene, Oregon. I had the chance to play some of his basses at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention and was blown away. Seth uses a wide variety of woods for his basses,… Continue reading 378: how wood choice affects tone with Seth Kimmel
377: Alexis Cuadrado on technique, composition, and 21st-century careers
Barcelona-born Alexis Cuadrado is one of New York’s most sought-after musicians. In addition to performing as a sideman with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner, Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo, Youssou N’Dour, Dianne Reeves, Omara Portuondo, Steve Wilson and Seamus Blake, Alexis maintains a thriving career as a composer and educator. I had the chance to see Alexis at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention,… Continue reading 377: Alexis Cuadrado on technique, composition, and 21st-century careers