Today’s special episode is a round table discussion with over two dozen of the world’s top double bass luthiers. This discussion took place at the 2018 Violin Society of America Double Bass Workshop at Oberlin College and features the following luthiers: Jay VandeKopple Greg Smith Brian Gencarelli Joey Naeger Thomas Helton Robbie McIntosh Vince Jesse… Continue reading 494: Luthier Round Table
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493: Geoff Neuman balances conducting and gigging
I first met Geoff Neuman when I was teaching high school orchestra back in Illinois, and ever since then I’ve admired how Geoff manages to operate at such a high level as a gigging bassist, music educator, and ensemble director. Geoff is up to so many things in the music world: He’s the Instructor of… Continue reading 493: Geoff Neuman balances conducting and gigging
492: Joseph McFadden on being true to yourself
Joseph McFadden has led a remarkable career in the music world. Joe’s journey from Southern California to his current role as principal bass of the Atlanta Symphony is full of valuable life lessons. We dig into a ton of great topics like bing true to yourself as an artist, what taking a chance really means… Continue reading 492: Joseph McFadden on being true to yourself
491: Lois Robinson on disaster recovery
When Mitch Moehring, one of our producers for the show, recommended that I get in touch with Lois Robinson for an interview, I had a weird sense of deja vu…. I knew that name from somewhere in my past. After reading a few emails, I realized that Lois and I go way back. In fact,… Continue reading 491: Lois Robinson on disaster recovery
490: Thomas Zera on orchestral bass section differences
Thomas Zera has undertaken a fascinating project these past couple of years: play in the bass section of many of the United States’ major orchestras and learn the differences between how these sections approach their craft. For this project, Tom performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Oregon Symphony, San Francisco Symphony,… Continue reading 490: Thomas Zera on orchestral bass section differences