Susan Hagen is a Boston native and is extremely active in that city’s musical scene. She serves as principal double bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, teaches bass at the Berklee College of Music, and is a regular substitute in the Boston Symphony. We talk about the influence of Ed Barker and her studies… Continue reading 644: Susan Hagen on Boston bass life
Author: Trevor Jones
643: Pawel Knapik on Polish bass music
Pawel Knapik is a bassist and composer originally from Poland and currently living and working in New York City. He has been a longtime champion of Polish composers, and he recently performed the American premiere of Tadeusz Kassern’s Double Bass Concerto. Pawel is also an accomplished composer, and how he has written many pieces for… Continue reading 643: Pawel Knapik on Polish bass music
642: Roberto Cassani on folk music and fame
Roberto Cassani has had a fascinating path through the music world. Originally from Milan, Italy, Roberto landed a record deal at a young age but walked away from it and moved to Scotland… without speaking any English! Over the years, he has developed a strong following as a folk musician, and he moved from guitar… Continue reading 642: Roberto Cassani on folk music and fame
641: Brianna Goldberg on bows and business
Brianna Goldberg has quickly become one of the most sought-after bow specialists in Southern California. After several degrees and years of performing across the country, Brianna became inspired in part by a conversation with bowmaker Sue Lipkins, to look into the world of bow rehairing and repair. We dig into Brianna’s backstory, the challenges and… Continue reading 641: Brianna Goldberg on bows and business
640: Low Down Publishing with Danny Ziemann
Danny Ziemann has recently launched a new music education-focused publishing company called Low Down Publishing. This team of experienced music educators seeks to help you cut through the clutter by curating the best books for music teachers and independent learners. Danny and his team are in the middle of an Indiegogo campaign to launch their… Continue reading 640: Low Down Publishing with Danny Ziemann