Sam Suggs is the first solo bassist in 36 years to join the Concert Artists Guild roster, and was recently recognized with an award for Extraordinary Creativity at the 2017 Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Competition. We dig into his unique path from a strong piano background in Buffalo, through Northwestern University, where he studied… Continue reading 1046: Sam Suggs on his double bass journey
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1045: Stephanie Patterson on the value of community orchestras
Stephanie Patterson specializes in teaching adult learners and has been playing in community orchestras for decades. We talk about the joys and community benefits of participating in community orchestras, Stephanie’s role in the Abington Festival Strings, and highlight various community orchestra activities and events, including rehearsals, concerts, and the engagement of various age groups. Enjoy,… Continue reading 1045: Stephanie Patterson on the value of community orchestras
1044: Robin Kesselman on Bow Speed Geography
Photo courtesy of the Houston Symphony Robin Kesselman is the author of Bow Speed Geography, which elegantly explores concepts of bow speed geography in string playing, focusing on the importance of evenness in bow speed, control, and the application of bow speed. We dig into life for Robin in the eight years since our past… Continue reading 1044: Robin Kesselman on Bow Speed Geography
1043: Paul Thompson on the evolution of pdbass
Paul Thompson is a bassist and educator in the Pittsburgh metro area. He also runs a successful YouTube Channel under the name pdbass. This interview discusses content creation challenges, audience management, social media usage, balancing creative goals with audience expectations, and YouTube’s influence on careers. It emphasizes music passion, content segmentation, understanding platform success/failure, and… Continue reading 1043: Paul Thompson on the evolution of pdbass
1042: Carlos Pino and Dana Saba on Between the Bass
In this episode, we delve into a fascinating conversation with Dana Saba David from Israel and Carlos Pino from Colombia, the duo behind the bass duet Between the Bass. They share their unique approach to the double bass and electric bass, blending tradition with innovation in a way that redefines the possibilities of these instruments. Thank you to our Sponsor, Upton Bass. Upton’s double… Continue reading 1042: Carlos Pino and Dana Saba on Between the Bass