438: Leigh Mesh on discipline, fitness, and stories from the pit

It was a pleasure to chat with Leigh Mesh for the podcast! Leigh is the MET Orchestra Associate Principal Bass and teaches bass at Bard College. This is a fun and wide-ranging conversation with a ton of great advice throughout.Continue Reading …

437: Nash Tomey on overcoming adversity

In this conversation with recent Kansas City Symphony audition winner Nash Tomey, we dig into how Nash overcame a playing injury that threatened to derail his playing career. This is an inspiring and honest conversation about something that many musicians struggle with during their careers!Continue Reading …

436: Anthony Manzo on chamber music

It was a pleasure to chat with Anthony Manzo about his career as a chamber music double bassist, traveling with a bass (always an adventure!), the unique qualities of Anthony’s bass, and much more.

A special shout-out to Eric Roy of Upton Bass for connecting me with Anthony for this conversation!Continue Reading …

435: Diego Zecharies on inspiration, passion, and balance

I had such a great time spending a week with Diego at Andrés Martin’s bass festival this fall. Diego is one of the most inspiring double bassists I know, and he’s doing great things for the double bass both in Spain and in his home country of Uruguay.Continue Reading …

434: Patrick Charton on innovations in building double basses

Today we feature innovate French double bass luthier Patrick Charton. Patrick has been turning heads with models like his B21, C21, and Suit-Bass for many years, and it was great to chat with him about how he developed these unique models.Continue Reading …