Lauren Pierce has written a new book titled Scales, Scales, Scales: A Progressive Technical Journey for the Double Bass. We dig into the inspiration for this book and catch up with Lauren and her current projects in this wide-ranging conversation. Check out her new book here, and be sure to give Lauren a follow on… Continue reading 1005: Lauren Pierce on Scales
Category: Interview Guests
1004: Jacob Warren on his multi-style career
Jacob Warren is a multi-style bassist whose background and interests lie in a wide ranging variety of acoustic styles, including, but not limited to classical, jazz, bluegrass, Swedish fiddle, and many others. In 2023 Jacob won first prize in the International Society of Bassists Soloist Competition. We dig into Jacob’s background, his recital at the… Continue reading 1004: Jacob Warren on his multi-style career
1003: Tacet No More with Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall
Hosted by Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall, Tacet No More is “a new podcast where we are asking the questions that need to be asked, and saying the things that need to be said about classical music”. Check out the podcast and follow along with future episodes here, and bravo to Joe and Yuri for… Continue reading 1003: Tacet No More with Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall
1002: Krista Kopper on excavating your creativity
Double bassist Krista Kopper recently released a solo, improvised double bass album titled “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” that was inspired by eight women who have been killed while running. We dig into the story behind this album and much more. Listen to her solo album as well as my two other improvised duo albums here on… Continue reading 1002: Krista Kopper on excavating your creativity
1001: Gael McKeon interviews Jason
Gael McKeon interviews Jason about the origins of the podcast, the experience of putting out 1000 episodes, and plans for the podcast’s future. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Thank you to our sponsors! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at… Continue reading 1001: Gael McKeon interviews Jason