In this episode, Aidan Plank shares his unique journey from attempting nursing school and working with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to becoming a dedicated bassist and educator. Aidan recently joined the music faculty at Bowling Green State University. He discusses his transition from biology to music, the influence of early mentors, and his… Continue reading 1061: From Biology to Bass – Aidan Plank’s Musical Journey
Author: Trevor Jones
1060: Mastering Auditions Through Technique and Intonation with Daniel Chiva Sanz
In this episode, Daniel Chiva Sanz shares his journey of mastering musical auditions by focusing on technical precision and intonation. Two years ago, after a failed audition at the Seattle Symphony, he realized that his practice method needed restructuring. The result is ‘The School of Patience,’ an exercise series that develops the intonational security required… Continue reading 1060: Mastering Auditions Through Technique and Intonation with Daniel Chiva Sanz
1059: Exploring the Rich Soundscape of Gut Strings with Ernst Glerum
Today’s episode dives into the multifaceted career of bassist and pianist Ernst Glerum, focusing on his recent piano-bass album Détaché. We delve into Ernst’s use of gut strings on his mid-19th-century English bass and his shift to a mix including Pirastro Olive strings. Ernst shares his compositional process, the technical challenges and expressive nuances of… Continue reading 1059: Exploring the Rich Soundscape of Gut Strings with Ernst Glerum
1058: Into the Light with Sasha Witteveen
photo credit: Marco Borggreve This episode features a conversation with Sasha Witteveen, who recently released her debut album titled ‘…Into the Light.’ We dig into the creative process behind the album, upcoming concerts, including her upcoming Concertgebouw recital featuring the ‘Alice in Wonderland Suite’ and Bottesini pieces with a mix of visual elements like stage… Continue reading 1058: Into the Light with Sasha Witteveen
1057: From Naples to Berlin with Giuseppe Bottiglieri
Giuseppe Bottiglieri‘s musical journey spans from his early years in Naples, Italy, where he transitioned from guitar to double bass, to his career development playing on cruise ships and exploring jazz and contemporary music. Currently based in Berlin, Bottiglieri focuses on solo bass performances and experiments with electronics, drawing inspiration from various sources, including visual… Continue reading 1057: From Naples to Berlin with Giuseppe Bottiglieri