807: Build a Bass 2021

Today’s episode features a discussion with the following luthiers about the 2021 Build a Bass event in conjunction with the virtual International Society of Bassists Convention: Dustin Williams Trevor Davis Joey Naeger Mitch Moehring Madeleine Crouch (ISB General Manager) Enter the 2021 ISB Build-a-Bass Sweepstakes by Saturday, June 12 at 11:59 PM Central Time for… Continue reading 807: Build a Bass 2021

806: Nicky Schwartz on Stolen Pearls

Nicky Schwartz just released Stolen Pearls with his wife Anna Fedorova, including the most epic double bass album trailer ever.  Nicky and Anna call themselves the Oyster Duo, and in this album they uncover all kinds of pieces not commonly played on bass. We talk about the new album, Nicky’s journey through the music world,… Continue reading 806: Nicky Schwartz on Stolen Pearls

805: Nina DeCesare on moving to Baltimore

Nina DeCesare recently joined the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2020 after spending several seasons playing with the Oregon Symphony.  She studied at Rice University with Paul Ellison and leads an active performing and teaching life outside of the orchestra. We talk about what the pandemic has been like for her, auditioning for a job while… Continue reading 805: Nina DeCesare on moving to Baltimore

804: Jonathan Borden on YouTube and creativity

Jonathan Borden is a double bassist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and a graduate of Juilliard.  He has recently launched an awesome YouTube Channel and is filming detailed tutorials about all kinds of double bass topics. Jonathan Borden is a double bassist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and a graduate of Juilliard.  He has recently… Continue reading 804: Jonathan Borden on YouTube and creativity

803: Tony Alcock on three-dimensional careers

Tony Alcock is Double Bass Section Leader for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.  He has previously been Principal double bass of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London and section leader with the BBC Now (Wales), BBC SSO (Scotland), Scottish Opera and Co Principal with the Halle. We talk about all kinds of topics, including… Continue reading 803: Tony Alcock on three-dimensional careers