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.
230: Taking the Podcast to the Next Level
Here are my “top secret” plans for the podcast!
229: BASS2016 Prague European Biennial Double Bass Congress Preview
Today’s episode features a conversation with Ursula Dieterich-Pedersen, who is organizing the 5th European Biennial Double Bass Congress, which will be taking place in Prague this September 20-25. Ursula and I got a chance to talk recently about some of the details for the event. You can find all the details for this event at… Continue reading 229: BASS2016 Prague European Biennial Double Bass Congress Preview
228: David White on Broadway, New York City, and Networking
Today’s episode features David White, who works as an upright and electric bassist in the world of musical theatre. David is based in New York City and is currently on tour with the Bridges of Madison County. We talk about his time at the Berklee College of Music and working as a bassist for Royal… Continue reading 228: David White on Broadway, New York City, and Networking
227: Lloyd Goldstein on Yoga, Habits and Entrainment
Today’s episode features Lloyd Goldstein, who has transitioned from playing in the Florida Orchestra to his current role working as a certified music practitioner at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. It’s so exciting to speak with someone who has continued to evolve so dramatically in his craft and career throughout his life. Lloyd’s path… Continue reading 227: Lloyd Goldstein on Yoga, Habits and Entrainment