Author: Trevor Jones

454: Daniel Smith on Bali, pre-med, and auditioning

We are chatting with Daniel Smith on today’s podcast!  Daniel recently joined the San Francisco Symphony as associate principal bass after spending two seasons in the San Diego Symphony double bass section. About Daniel Smith: A native to Southern California, bassist Daniel Smith was recently appointed Associate Principal Bass of the San Francisco Symphony after… Continue reading 454: Daniel Smith on Bali, pre-med, and auditioning

453: Injury Prevention

Musicians truly are “athletes of the small muscles.”  And like athletes, we sustain injuries.  Sometimes these injuries are from a specific event. Frequently, however, these injuries are a result of multiple factors that converge to knock a player out of commission for a long time…or for good! How can we keep from getting injured?  And… Continue reading 453: Injury Prevention

452: Joe McNalley on imagination

We’re chatting with double bass performer, composer, and Hutchins Consort founder Joe McNalley.  I had the chance to spend time with Joe at Andrés Martín’s Contrabajos de Baja California Double Bass Festival

450: Teymur Phell on Killer Walking Bass

We’re chatting today with Killer Walking Bass co-author and Mike Stern band member Teymur Phell! About Teymur Phell: ” Unbelievable bass player, both electric and upright… Great feel, amazing soloist, love playing with him! “ – Mike Stern ” A virtuoso, incredible musician! “ – Arturo Sandoval Teymur is a virtuoso bassist, proficient in classical,… Continue reading 450: Teymur Phell on Killer Walking Bass