Today’s podcast features a conversation with Nina DeCesare about The Artemis Bass Initiative, an organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women and nonbinary bassists through mentorship, orchestral training, and professional development. We explore the origins of this project and discuss its key programs, including upcoming seminars, orchestral training, and mentorship opportunities. To learn more,… Continue reading 1084: The Artemis Bass Initiative with Nina DeCesare
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1083: Adam Ben Ezra on Heavy Drops and his creative career
Adam Ben Ezra is a truly original voice on the double bass, and each new project of his is fascinating in its own right. His latest album, a collaboration with Cuban drummer Michael Olivera titled Heavy Drops, is no exception. We explore Adam’s life in the Portuguese countryside, the inspiration behind his latest album, his… Continue reading 1083: Adam Ben Ezra on Heavy Drops and his creative career
1082: TianYang Liu on solo, orchestra, and teaching
TianYang Liu currently teaches double bass at Beijing’s Central Conservatory. He earned First Prize at the 2013 International Society of Bassists Competition and has garnered top honors in several other competitions, including Singapore’s International Double Bass Competition and the San Francisco Conservatory’s Concerto Competition. He regularly performs solo recitals across the United States and Asia.… Continue reading 1082: TianYang Liu on solo, orchestra, and teaching
1081: Bruce Gertz on sight reading
Bruce Gertz is a jazz bassist, composer, and educator who has taught at the Berklee College of Music for nearly half a century. In addition to his numerous awards and recordings, Bruce developed musicsightreader.com, an Apple Books publication designed to develop sightreading skills through duets, trios, and quartets. We explore Bruce’s daily creativity habits, Berklee’s… Continue reading 1081: Bruce Gertz on sight reading
1080: Javier Martin on his YouTube Channel
Javier Martin is a double bassist, teacher, and YouTuber based in Madrid, Spain. He began his double bass studies at age 8 at the Arturo Soria Professional Conservatory of Music with Professor José Antonio García Alamá. He continued his advanced studies at the Katarina Gurska Higher Center with Professor Karen Martirossian before pursuing his master’s… Continue reading 1080: Javier Martin on his YouTube Channel