This “best of” episode features Berlin Philharmonic principal bassist Matthew McDonald. Enjoy, and check out the original episode from 2016 here.
Category: Audition-related Episodes
Episodes covering tactics, tips, and techniques for audition preparation.
422: Winning the Audition (complete)
In addition to today’s “best of” podcast, check out my book Winning the Audition! It’s available in paperback, Kindle, enhanced PDF, and audiobook formats. This series is drawn from interviews conducted with dozens of bassists from orchestras like the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, National Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, and Houston Symphony, plus some of… Continue reading 422: Winning the Audition (complete)
410: Charles Chandler on auditions, excerpts, and chamber music
It has been such a pleasure getting to know Charles Chandler since moving to San Francisco! In addition to playing in the San Francisco Symphony, Charles teaches at the San Francisco Academy Orchestra and is an active soloist and chamber musician. Charles is actively involved with the Golden Gate Bass Camp and other Bay Area double bass events and… Continue reading 410: Charles Chandler on auditions, excerpts, and chamber music
401: Brian Perry on auditioning and motivation
I had a great time chatting with Dallas Symphony bassist and Southern Methodist University faculty member Brian Perry! Brian is also on the Board of Directors for the Bradetich Foundation and the International Society of Bassists, and he is the editor for the Bass World column “In The Zone.”
398: Max Dimoff and Ranaan Meyer on team teaching at the University of Michigan
Cleveland Orchestra principal bassist Max Dimoff and Time for Three bassist Ranaan Meyer are the new teaching team at the University of Michigan! Both Max and Ranaan have been featured on past podcast episodes as well as in my 2016 book Winning the Audition.