Kieran Hanlon is Assistant Professor of String Bass and Jazz at The State University of New York at Fredonia. In addition to his teaching, Kieran is a first call performer in both the classical and jazz idioms, and enjoys a diverse performing career in both genres across Upstate New York and Pennsylvania. We dig into… Continue reading 369: Kieran Hanlon on teaching the fundamentals
Category: International Society of Bassists
368: John Davis on communication and business skills
John Davis is a great example of how musicians in smaller markets can create a vibrant career. John runs his own business, providing string instrument rentals and repairs. He also restrings tennis rackets! Additionally, John serves as principal bass of the Salina Symphony. He teaches at Kansas Wesleyan University and maintains a private studio as well.… Continue reading 368: John Davis on communication and business skills
367: Jon Liebman on 500+ bass player interviews
Jon Liebman is the founder of For Bass Players Only, which recently published its 500th interview. Jon is also the author of several titles for Hal Leonard and has a series of online bass lessons. Jon and I had been in touch about doing an interview for the past six months, and the 2017 International Society… Continue reading 367: Jon Liebman on 500+ bass player interviews
366: Rick Jones of Acoustic Image
Rick Jones started Acoustic Image to solve the problem of hauling around a bulky amplifier that artificially colors the acoustic sound of the bass. As an engineer, he came up with unique methods of construction that keep the weight down and eliminate the problem of cabinets changing the sound of the instrument. Rick had a… Continue reading 366: Rick Jones of Acoustic Image
365: Curtis Burris on delightful stories from the orchestra trenches
Curtis Burris has taught bass for many years at the Chautauqua Institution. I was with Kate Jones and ran into Curtis as he was chatting with Virginia Dixon on the streets of Ithaca. Kate is a former student of Curtis, and she set up this interview for the following day. As it turns out, Curtis and… Continue reading 365: Curtis Burris on delightful stories from the orchestra trenches