Dan Carson is the latest member of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s bass section. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dan for over a decade. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and worked with Andy Anderson and a few other teachers (including me!) during high school. Dan attended Indiana University and won principal… Continue reading 474: Dan Carson on auditioning and taking a leap
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473: Jacqueline Pickett on a well-rounded education
Dr. Jacqueline Pickett has built a remarkable career as a double bass performer, educator, and community activist. From managing nonprofits to launching programs in the public schools, Jacqueline has been a major force for good in the double bass world. She teaches bass at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia as well as serving as… Continue reading 473: Jacqueline Pickett on a well-rounded education
472: Colin Corner Recital
I had the good pleasure of spending time with Oregon Symphony and Grant Park Symphony principal bassist Colin Corner recently. We did a deep-dive interview on auditioning, being a principal string player, and much more. Colin and I also talked about getting some recent playing of his up on the podcast, and he shared this… Continue reading 472: Colin Corner Recital
471: Choosing Strings – What’s Right for You?
Today’s episode is a deep-dive into double bass strings. We take a look at D’Addario’s Kaplan, Zyex, and Helicore strings and learn more about how these strings play, feel, and sound. You’ll hear perspectives on strings from the following D’Addario Orchestral Artists: Alexis Cuadrado – New York-based jazz bassist, composer, and educator Andres Martin –… Continue reading 471: Choosing Strings – What’s Right for You?
470: Dan Chmielinski on Jazz at Juilliard
I’ve known Dan Chmielinski for over a decade, and it has been a real pleasure watching his career unfold. Dan grew up in metro Chicago, and I had the privilege of being his bass teacher through middle and high school. Dan started playing bass at age 3 with Virginia Dixon, and he has one… Continue reading 470: Dan Chmielinski on Jazz at Juilliard