Cécile-Laure Kouassi has had quite a musical journey so far. Growing up in the French Alps, she moved to New York to study with Albert Laszlo at Juilliard. She went on to study with Tim Pitts at Rice University before taking her current position in the Oslo Philharmonic. We talk about her upbringing, the decision… Continue reading 665: Cécile-Laure Kouassi on France, Norway, and development
Category: Careers
661: Kirsty McCahon on a life in music
It was such a pleasure to meet and spend time with Kirsty McCahon during my trip to Australia in late 2019. Kirsty has worn many hats as a musician over the years, from holding the position of Principal Bass with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra for 20 years to her current roles as Principal Bass with… Continue reading 661: Kirsty McCahon on a life in music
657: Diego Zecharies on launching new projects
Diego Zecharies is one of the most inspiring musicians I know. In addition to serving as principal bass of the Galicia Symphony, director of the Contrabajo de Montevideo festival, and director for the Orquesta Juvenil Sodre, he is in the process of releasing his latest album featuring a new concerto by Simón García, Diego’s arrangement… Continue reading 657: Diego Zecharies on launching new projects
654: Stephen P. Brown on building a performing career
Today’s conversation features Stephen P. Brown, a conductor of orchestras, choirs, concert bands and musical theater, and the founder of Concert University. We cover how Stephen works with musicians, what holds people back in their performing careers, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations… Continue reading 654: Stephen P. Brown on building a performing career
649: Angela Beeching on Beyond Talent
Angela Beeching’s monumental book Beyond Talent has been hugely influential in the music world, and she’s almost ready to launch her third edition. As the former director of entrepreneurship and career offices at Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, and Indiana University, Angela has helped countless musicians to understand their potential and options… Continue reading 649: Angela Beeching on Beyond Talent