As a married guy with no children, the thought of even one kid makes me break into a cold sweat. For bassist and educator Jennifer Bradbury, it wasn’t just one kid coming her way. It was triplets… and they came into this world 25 weeks early. I can’t imagine what that experience must have been like. The story of… Continue reading 371: when life throws you curveballs with Jennifer Bradbury
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.
370: Gahlord Dewald on modular synthesis
I’ve been meaning to chat with Gahlord Dewald on the podcast for years. He is forging new ground by fusing double bass playing with modular synthesis and is a unique voice in our community. He and I were both at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention, and we took a few moments to chat about: what… Continue reading 370: Gahlord Dewald on modular synthesis
369: Kieran Hanlon on teaching the fundamentals
Kieran Hanlon is Assistant Professor of String Bass and Jazz at The State University of New York at Fredonia. In addition to his teaching, Kieran is a first call performer in both the classical and jazz idioms, and enjoys a diverse performing career in both genres across Upstate New York and Pennsylvania. We dig into… Continue reading 369: Kieran Hanlon on teaching the fundamentals
368: John Davis on communication and business skills
John Davis is a great example of how musicians in smaller markets can create a vibrant career. John runs his own business, providing string instrument rentals and repairs. He also restrings tennis rackets! Additionally, John serves as principal bass of the Salina Symphony. He teaches at Kansas Wesleyan University and maintains a private studio as well.… Continue reading 368: John Davis on communication and business skills
367: Jon Liebman on 500+ bass player interviews
Jon Liebman is the founder of For Bass Players Only, which recently published its 500th interview. Jon is also the author of several titles for Hal Leonard and has a series of online bass lessons. Jon and I had been in touch about doing an interview for the past six months, and the 2017 International Society… Continue reading 367: Jon Liebman on 500+ bass player interviews