John Grillo and I recorded this interview with Barrie Kolstein back in 2008, and it has proven to be a very popular episode in the catalog. Barrie runs the Kolstein shop Long Island, and his instruments have been utilized by Jeff Turner of the Pittsburgh Symphony, James Van Demark of the Eastman School of Music,… Continue reading 186: Barrie Kolstein on making rosin, lessons learned from his father, and bass trunk technology
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.
185: George Martin on challenging restorations, the art of varnishing, and riding horses in the English countryside
We are featuring George Martin from Thomas and George Martin Violin Makers. Their shop has been making basses for over 30 years, and they have a wealth of knowledge about the instrument-making and restoration process. George and I dig into these details, talking about some of his most challenging restorations and what goes into making… Continue reading 185: George Martin on challenging restorations, the art of varnishing, and riding horses in the English countryside
184: Nick Lloyd on the craft of bass making, building flat backs, and traveling to Pakistan
Nick Lloyd has become one of the top double bass makers in the country over the years, with award-winning basses being played worldwide, including talents as diverse as New York Philharmonic principal bassist Tim Cobb and YouTube sensation Adam Ben Ezra. We talk about Nick’s early years learning the bass, apprenticing with various makers and… Continue reading 184: Nick Lloyd on the craft of bass making, building flat backs, and traveling to Pakistan
183: Susan Lipkins on crafting bows, tonal characteristics of wood, and how to choose a bow
A graduate of Juilliard, Susan Lipkins is one of the most respected bowmaker in the country and has made bows for Hal Robinson, Alex Hanna, Jeff Turner, Max Dimoff, Thomas Martin, and other major bassists worldwide. We talk about Sue’s early years growing up in Queens and studying with Homer Mensch and John Shaffer at Juilliard,… Continue reading 183: Susan Lipkins on crafting bows, tonal characteristics of wood, and how to choose a bow
182: Brent Edmondson on developing a satisfying career, subbing with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and gaps in music school training
One of the most enjoyable things about hosting a show like this is that I have the opportunity to connect with people that I find interesting and that are really exploring different directions in the world of the double bass, and Brent Edmondson is a prime example of a person like this. I’ve been following… Continue reading 182: Brent Edmondson on developing a satisfying career, subbing with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and gaps in music school training