657: Diego Zecharies on launching new projects

Diego Zecharies is one of the most inspiring musicians I know. In addition to serving as principal bass of the Galicia Symphony, director of the Contrabajo de Montevideo festival, and director for the Orquesta Juvenil Sodre, he is in the process of releasing his latest album featuring a new concerto by Simón García, Diego’s arrangement… Continue reading 657: Diego Zecharies on launching new projects

656: Collegia Houston with Grace Lewis

Grace Lewis is starting an exciting new project in Houston called Collegia: Houston.  Grace and Jason talk about the idea for the project, its goals, challenges and rewards of launching a nonprofit, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Collegia: Houston on Facebook and Instagram!  Also, check out Grace’s past podcast… Continue reading 656: Collegia Houston with Grace Lewis

655: A look back at 2019

Today’s episode is a quick look back at 2019 in terms of travel, interviews, highlights, and most popular episodes.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D’Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are… Continue reading 655: A look back at 2019

654: Stephen P. Brown on building a performing career

Today’s conversation features Stephen P. Brown, a conductor of orchestras, choirs, concert bands and musical theater, and the founder of Concert University.  We cover how Stephen works with musicians, what holds people back in their performing careers, and much more.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations… Continue reading 654: Stephen P. Brown on building a performing career