Today’s episode features composer, teacher, and bassist Andrés Martín. Andrés has written works recently that have become quite popular in the bass community these past few years, and I’ve been looking forward to talking with him ever since hearing his music. Andrés is also the composer of Anna’s Gift and is currently writing the music for… Continue reading 196: Andrés Martín on the creative process, the composer mind, and forging a bass scene
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.
195: Gaelen McCormick on bow strokes, Progressive Repertoire, and the Pomodoro Technique
We are featuring double bassist Gaelen McCormick on today’s episode. Gaelen is a member of the Rochester Philharmonic, teaches at Nazareth College and the Eastman Community Music School and is the author of Mastering the Bow, a two-part series for bass. Part one is based on the violin studies of Franz Wohlfahrt, and part two… Continue reading 195: Gaelen McCormick on bow strokes, Progressive Repertoire, and the Pomodoro Technique
194: Inez Wyrick on 911 bass teaching, creating artists, and teaching the whole fingerboard
Inez Wyrick has been a huge name in bass pedagogy for decades. She really is one of those teachers that I think we all aspire to be like—she can take a student at any level and develop their technique while also instilling in them a passion for making music of all sorts. Today’s conversation with… Continue reading 194: Inez Wyrick on 911 bass teaching, creating artists, and teaching the whole fingerboard
193: Gary Karr on making recordings, “retired” life, and arranging Baroque music
This episode from the archives features an interview that Barry Lieberman did with Gary Karr. In preparation for it, Barry listened to all of Gary Karr’s recordings and picked out his very favorite, and he and Gary listen to these and discuss the context behind them. It’s a fascinating window into this great artist, and… Continue reading 193: Gary Karr on making recordings, “retired” life, and arranging Baroque music
192: Michael Klinghoffer on driving a double bass, how not to hold the bow, and directions in education
Today’s episode features double bassist, author, conductor, and educator Michael Klinghoffer. Michael is a former Gary Karr student and is the author of the unorthodox and compelling book Mr. Karr, Would You Teach Me How to Drive a Double Bass? Michael is one of the most interesting minds in the world of contemporary double bass.… Continue reading 192: Michael Klinghoffer on driving a double bass, how not to hold the bow, and directions in education