Sonia Ray is the titular professor of double bass at the Federal University of Goiás (Brazil). She holds an undergraduate degree in Conducting and Composition from the State University of São Paulo and master’s and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Iowa, both in Double Bass Performance under Dr. Gannett. Ray performs regularly performing both… Continue reading 1021: Sonia Ray on her creative double bass career
Author: Trevor Jones
1020: Gregg Goodhart on practicing and improvement
Gregg Goodhart has a passion for teaching others how to learn so they can surpass their perceived limitations. This passion led to an intense interest in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and psychology as they relate to teaching. By putting these principles into practical use in the classroom over many years, he has come to an… Continue reading 1020: Gregg Goodhart on practicing and improvement
1019: Cécile-Laure Kouassi on her EP Beaux Jours
Oslo Philharmonic bassist Cécile-Laure Kouassi recently released an EP titled Beaux Jours. This album features two arrangements by Cécile-Laure as well as two original works for double bass and piano. We talk about this project and much more in this engaging conversation. Check out the new album on Spotify and visit her website for her… Continue reading 1019: Cécile-Laure Kouassi on her EP Beaux Jours
1018: Drew Banzhaf on his audition path to the Malmo Symphony
Drew Banzhaf won the audition for Associate Principal Bass Malmö Symphony in 2023. He spent three years as a guest musician of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has regularly appeared with renowned orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Minnesota Orchestra. Drew was also a New World Symphony Fellow for three… Continue reading 1018: Drew Banzhaf on his audition path to the Malmo Symphony
1017: Gregg August on balancing jazz, classical, and composition
Gregg August is a New York double bassist who successfully balances careers in classical and jazz music, as well as composition. He is member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Associate), the American Composers Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic and Orchestra of St. Luke’s. He is also an active composer and performer in avant-garde, jazz and Latin jazz… Continue reading 1017: Gregg August on balancing jazz, classical, and composition