Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of developing your sound: Christine Hoock – German bassist and pedagogue Dan Styffe – Oslo Philharmonic David Allen Moore – LA Phil David Murray – Butler University Ethan Jodziewicz – newgrass artist James VanDemark – Eastman School of Music Mark Dresser – University of… Continue reading 674: Developing Your Sound
Author: Trevor Jones
673: What Makes a Teacher Great?
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of what makes a teacher great: George Amorim – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Caroline Emery – renowned UK bass teacher Bob Phillips – clinician and educator Paul Ellison – Rice University Guy Tuneh – soloist and chamber musician Lawrence Hurst – professor… Continue reading 673: What Makes a Teacher Great?
672: Stephen Newton on composition
It was such a pleasure to spend time with composer and Melbourne Symphony bassist Stephen Newton during my trip to Australia in 2019. Stephen is an outstanding performer, and he has a compelling voice as a composer. A native of Sydney, Stephen joined the Melbourne Symphony in 2006, and he has performed internationally with the… Continue reading 672: Stephen Newton on composition
671: Eleonore Oppenheim on creating your own opportunities
I first learned about Eleonore Oppenheim from Contrabass Conversations team member Krista Kopper, and I knew that she’d prove to be an interesting podcast guest. Eleonore describes herself as a “genre surfing musical polyglot,” and she explores the bass and its role as a solo and chamber instrument in a variety of creative ways. Eleonore… Continue reading 671: Eleonore Oppenheim on creating your own opportunities
670: Stuart Riley on global musical adventures
Stuart Riley has led a multifaceted and inspiring musical life as a bassist. Both in the United Kingdom, Stuart moved to Melbourne, Australia in 1999 and worked as a freelancer in all sorts of ensembles. He took a permanent position with Orchestra Victoria in 2017 as Principal Double Bass. Also, Stuart has a wide… Continue reading 670: Stuart Riley on global musical adventures