Abo Gumroyan truly is a musical chameleon. In addition to winning Grammys with the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Abo has played with the San Francisco Symphony, played on countless sessions, worked on Las Vegas shows, and much more. We dig into Abo’s musical background, his time studying with Scott Pingel, Steve Tramontozzi, David Allen Moore, and… Continue reading 703: Abo Gumroyan on taking chances
Category: Careers
702: Mary Javian on career development
In addition to being an outstanding bassist, Mary Javian has an inspiring goal in life: to use music to create positive social change in communities. We dig into her role as Chair of Career Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, what this institution offered in terms of career development when she was a student… Continue reading 702: Mary Javian on career development
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
667: Lila Horovitz on tango, Spain, and theater
I’ve been following along with Lila Horovitz and her multidimensional career for well over a decade, and it was a real pleasure to finally have her as a guest on the podcast. Lila’s album Preludio del Primer Dia and her video Alone… All one was groundbreaking in highlighting the bass as a solo instrument, and… Continue reading 667: Lila Horovitz on tango, Spain, and theater
666: Kees Boersma on Sydney Symphony principal bass life
Kees Boersma has had a remarkable musical career. In addition to serving as Principal Bass of the Sydney Symphony since 1990, Kees teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is an active clinician and guest artist. I had the opportunity to catch up with Kees in person during my trip to Australia. He was… Continue reading 666: Kees Boersma on Sydney Symphony principal bass life