Dan Styffe is a man in constant motion.
300: Dan Styffe on solo projects, life in Norway, and the importance of sound
284: Scott Devine is transforming online music education
“What else do you do?” said the neurologist to Scott Devine.
“Because you’ll never play bass again.”
How would you feel after hearing that news? What would you do?
Scott was making his living as a gigging bassist when he began having problems with his hands. These problems grew progressively worse, prompting Scott to seek medical advice.
The diagnosis was focal dystonia, a neurological condition that affects a muscle or group of muscles in a specific part of the body, causing involuntary muscular contractions and abnormal postures. Doctors told Scott that playing bass would not be an option for him anymore.
Fast-forward many years, and Scott is now making his living teaching electric bass (and yes, playing it!) to thousands of people world-wide.
How in the world did Scott overcome this?
We dig into this and much more in today’s episode!
Links to check out:
- scottsbasslessons.com (Scott’s website)
- Scott’s Bass Academy (membership site)
- The Scott’s Bass Lessons Podcast
- Scott’s Bass Lessons on YouTube
- Scott on Facebook
- Scott’s Free Toolkit
I also love this video of Scott interviewing Dave Swift, who was a recent podcast guest of mine!
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282: Dave Swift on Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, and being an industrial bassist
As the bassist for Jools Holland’s band for over two decades, Dave Swift is likely the U.K.’s best-known bassist.
277: Florian Pertzborn on Europoean orchestral experiences
Florian Pertzborn launched the European Orchestra Experience Award for the BASSEUROPE Orchestral Competition this year in Prague.
The recipients were:
- 1st prize: Luzia Vieira
- 2nd prize: Zuzana Blahova
- 3rd prize: Andrea Cocco
Florian and I got a chance to sit down in the beautiful courtyard of the HAMU in Prague to discuss this competition. We talk about why Florian launched this and what benefits he sees it bringing to young double bassists.
We also cover:
- life as a musician in Porto, Portugal
- a typical season for Casa da Música (Florian’s orchestra)
- the international makeup of this orchestra.
It was great to chat with Florian! He’s a great guy and is working hard to provide opportunities for young bassists across Europe.
Links to check out:
- D’Addario strings giveaway!
- Florian’s website
- www.netbass.eu
- The Hummel Bass Ensemble Project
- Casa da Música (Florian’s orchestra)
- my appearance on Crushing Classical podcast
- my appearance on Trumpet Dynamics podcast
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276: Petia Bagovska on Bulgarian bass traditions
It was such a pleasure to catch up with Petia Bagovska in Prague for BASS2016! I’ve known her for years. We used to play in some orchestras together when we were both living in Chicago.
When we both realized that we would be in Prague together for the European Bass Congress, we agreed to find a few minutes to catch up and record an interview.
Let’s set the scene…
We’re sitting in the courtyard of the HAMU in Prague on a beautiful October afternoon.
It’s the most perfect weather imaginable. Everyone is outside having a coffee or a beer and a snack, chatting, laughing, trying out basses, and enjoying the experience of being united together as bassists in one of the world’s great cities!
Not a bad way to spend an afternoon!
We talk about:
- life as a professional bassist in Bulgaria
- Petia’s experiences studying in Sofia
- orchestra life in Bulgaria
- Petia’s book Double bass: Traditions and future
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