Lloyd Goldstein is one of my favorite people on the planet. I’ve been a huge fan of his ever since chatting with him back in 2016 for the podcast. Lloyd works as a certified music practitioner at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. He’s also one heck of a composer, and I’ve played several of… Continue reading 619: Lloyd Goldstein on making a difference
Category: Careers
617: Amanda Rice-Johnston on freelance life
Amanda Rice-Johnston and I finally met in person after over a decade of being online friends. She has a vibrant career as a double bass performer and a down to earth perspective on what a life in music is really like. We cover a wide array of topics, from her path through the music world… Continue reading 617: Amanda Rice-Johnston on freelance life
611: Tom Knific on creative careers
Tom Knific leads a full life as a bassist, composer, and educator. He has taught at Western Michigan University since 1987 and was appointed Director of Jazz Studies in 2000. He is also extremely active as a composer and touring musician. Tom has also been involved in the double bass community for many years as… Continue reading 611: Tom Knific on creative careers
603: Desmond Bratton on meditation and purpose
Desmond Bratton has had an interesting career so far, and he’s only in the early stages of his professional bass life. He has studied with Lloyd Goldstein and Nicholas Walker, two of my favorite past podcast guests. We talk about his artistic pursuits, meditation, and pivot points we all encounter in our lives. Enjoy, and… Continue reading 603: Desmond Bratton on meditation and purpose
588: Kiyoe Wellington on forging your own path
Kiyoe Kaimana Delphine Wellington is on an inspiring journey through the music world. After picking up the violin at an early age, Kiyoe switched to bass at age six and began daily lessons on the instrument with her renowned grandfather George Wellington. Kiyoe was a part of the Hawaii Contrabass Festival as she grew up,… Continue reading 588: Kiyoe Wellington on forging your own path