Blake Hinson serves as Assistant Principal Bass of the New York Philharmonic and teaches bass at Stony Brook University. He previously served as principal bass of the Grand Rapids Symphony and was a fellow in the New World Symphony. Many podcast listeners have requested Blake as… Continue reading 532: Blake Hinson on auditioning and practicing
Category: Audition-related Episodes
Episodes covering tactics, tips, and techniques for audition preparation.
522: Amy Baltzell on performance anxiety
Amy Baltzell is a sports psychologist that serves as Clinical Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Sport Psychology Specialization at Boston University. The author of Living in the Sweet Spot: Preparing for Performance in Sport and Life and The Power of Mindfulness: Mindfulness Meditation Training in Sport, Amy has worked with many musicians over the… Continue reading 522: Amy Baltzell on performance anxiety
503: Micah Howard on life in the Pittsburgh Symphony
Micah Howard has been on my “to interview” list for years. As a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony and faculty at Carnegie Mellon University, Micah has had a huge influence on countless bass players (including my good friend Christian Dillingham!). I actually just found a note from 2008 that said “interview Micah Howard” – that’s… Continue reading 503: Micah Howard on life in the Pittsburgh Symphony
499: Marek Romanowski
Marek Romanowski and I were housemates during the Bradetich Competition back in the fall of 2017. He and I spent some great nights with our hosts chatting about bass, music, Texas, Poland, and all sorts of other topics. Ever since the competition, I have become such a fan of his playing. Marek won the Sperger… Continue reading 499: Marek Romanowski
492: Joseph McFadden on being true to yourself
Joseph McFadden has led a remarkable career in the music world. Joe’s journey from Southern California to his current role as principal bass of the Atlanta Symphony is full of valuable life lessons. We dig into a ton of great topics like bing true to yourself as an artist, what taking a chance really means… Continue reading 492: Joseph McFadden on being true to yourself