Seth Hanes is a horn player, digital marketing consultant, and the author of the new book, Break into the Scene: A Musician’s Guide to Making Connections, Creating Opportunities, and Launching a Career, which is available now on Amazon. If you want to check out some free email templates that will help you pick up gigs… Continue reading 260: Break into the Scene with Seth Hanes
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.
259: Trevor Davis on his luthier path
Spread and focus. That’s what Trevor Davis thinks about as he makes his basses.
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