Today, we take a look at the state of young bass education. This episode is based on a recent blog post written after attending the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ 2018 Conference. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Robertson & Sons Violins For… Continue reading 497: The State of Young Bass Teaching
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496: Audition Thoughts from Colin Corner
Today, we dig into some thoughts that past podcast guest Colin Corner shared about the recent Oregon Symphony Assistant Principal Bass audition. Check out Colin’s most recent interview here, and check out his complete recital from the 2017 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium here! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!… Continue reading 496: Audition Thoughts from Colin Corner
494: Luthier Round Table
Today’s special episode is a round table discussion with over two dozen of the world’s top double bass luthiers. This discussion took place at the 2018 Violin Society of America Double Bass Workshop at Oberlin College and features the following luthiers: Jay VandeKopple Greg Smith Brian Gencarelli Joey Naeger Thomas Helton Robbie McIntosh Vince Jesse… Continue reading 494: Luthier Round Table
493: Geoff Neuman balances conducting and gigging
I first met Geoff Neuman when I was teaching high school orchestra back in Illinois, and ever since then I’ve admired how Geoff manages to operate at such a high level as a gigging bassist, music educator, and ensemble director. Geoff is up to so many things in the music world: He’s the Instructor of… Continue reading 493: Geoff Neuman balances conducting and gigging
492: Joseph McFadden on being true to yourself
Joseph McFadden has led a remarkable career in the music world. Joe’s journey from Southern California to his current role as principal bass of the Atlanta Symphony is full of valuable life lessons. We dig into a ton of great topics like bing true to yourself as an artist, what taking a chance really means… Continue reading 492: Joseph McFadden on being true to yourself