Today’s episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 International Society of Bassists Convention, taking place June 2-7 at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. FSU bass faculty members and convention hosts Rodney Jordan and George Speed join Jason to discuss organizing this event, share upcoming highlights, and preview what attendees can expect during the… Continue reading 1088: ISB Convention Preview with Rodney Jordan and George Speed
Category: International Society of Bassists
807: Build a Bass 2021
Today’s episode features a discussion with the following luthiers about the 2021 Build a Bass event in conjunction with the virtual International Society of Bassists Convention: Dustin Williams Trevor Davis Joey Naeger Mitch Moehring Madeleine Crouch (ISB General Manager) Enter the 2021 ISB Build-a-Bass Sweepstakes by Saturday, June 12 at 11:59 PM Central Time for… Continue reading 807: Build a Bass 2021
787: ISB Young Bassist Program Preview
Learn about the latest Young Bassist program offerings for the 2021 International Society of Bassists Convention in this special episode! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 80+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android,… Continue reading 787: ISB Young Bassist Program Preview
608: Trevor Jones on building this business
Today’s show, recorded live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, is a look inside the inner workings of the Contrabass Conversations brand and business with Trevor Jones. Trevor joined the team in 2017 and has been instrumental in tightening up what we do here on the podcast. What we talk about here can… Continue reading 608: Trevor Jones on building this business
601: Aaron Olguin on solo playing
Aaron Olguin is one of my favorite people, and it has been such fun following along with his projects and successes in the music world. Aaron was the opening classical headliner for the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he and I also played on Andrés Martín’s recital at the convention. We talk about… Continue reading 601: Aaron Olguin on solo playing