I’m thrilled to be chatting today with Alexandra Scott! Alexandra plays bass in the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and teaches at the Hochschule für Musik in Karlsruhe, and she was a headliner for the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention. More About Alexandra: Born in Somerset, England, Alexandra Scott began her studies at the Yehudi Menuhin School… Continue reading 415: Alexandra Scott on Simon Rattle, German bow, and preparation
Category: Podcast
414: Scott Lang wants one million new music students… each year!
It was great to chat with Scott Lang for the podcast! Scott is a music education leadership specialist and public speaker with an inspiring mission: enroll one million new music students in our schools each year. Scott has made the lives of music educators worldwide significantly easier with his Be Part of the Music initiative. … Continue reading 414: Scott Lang wants one million new music students… each year!
413: Marlene Rosenberg on jazz education and the changing gig scene
It was great to chat with Marlene Rosenberg for the podcast! Marlene is a Chicago-based jazz bassist and educator and is one of the most active players in the local scene.
[BONUS] The State of the Orchestra
This is a look back an an interesting conversation from 2009 that podcast co-host John Grillo and I had about my book Road Warrior Without an Expense Account. Today we take a look back at: what has changed in the orchestra world what has changed for Jason personally and professionally since this original episode Check… Continue reading [BONUS] The State of the Orchestra
412: Orchestra Confidential with John Grillo
We chat with frequent podcast co-host John Grillo about a new project called Orchestra Confidential. This is a project that has been many years in the making, and if you’d like to be involved, contact John at grillo@contrabassconversations.com.