258: RCM International Double Bass Festival

The first Royal College of Music International Double Bass Festival will be taking place on October 16, 2016.  Gabriele Ragghianti, Dan Styffe, and Alberto Bocini discuss this exciting new event on today’s episode. This event is free and requires no tickets, so be sure to check it out if you can! About the 2016 RCM International… Continue reading 258: RCM International Double Bass Festival

257: Sandor Ostlund on musical influences, practicing, and career possibilities

Our teachers shape us more than we realize. Having the right teacher is critical for achieving our goals. Sandor Ostlund has had a staggering set of quality teachers throughout his life journey. First, he studied with Hans Sturm. Then he worked with Richard Davis. From there, he found his way to Paris to study with… Continue reading 257: Sandor Ostlund on musical influences, practicing, and career possibilities

256: Shinji Eshima on pit experiences, David Walter, and composing for the ballet

Most musicians don’t have a day dedicated to them in their hometown. Shinji Eshima does. In 2011, the city of Berkeley, California named the day December 6th Shinji Eshima Day, in his honor for his contributions to the arts. Even fewer musicians play an instrument featured in a Degas painting. But Shinji Eshima does. His… Continue reading 256: Shinji Eshima on pit experiences, David Walter, and composing for the ballet