674: Developing Your Sound

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

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