Dan Styffe is a man in constant motion.
Category: International Guests
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… Continue reading 284: Scott Devine is transforming online music education
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… Continue reading 277: Florian Pertzborn on Europoean orchestral experiences
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… Continue reading 276: Petia Bagovska on Bulgarian bass traditions