Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations

double bass podcast

228: David White on Broadway, New York City, and Networking

David White performs on upright and electric bass in musical theatre

David White performs on upright and electric bass in musical theatre

Today’s episode features David White, who works as an upright and electric bassist in the world of musical theatre.  David is based in New York City and is currently on tour with the Bridges of Madison County.  We talk about his time at the Berklee College of Music and working as a bassist for Royal Caribbean, moving to New York City and getting involved with the theatre scene, a week in the life of a theatre musician, developing networking skills, and much more.  Enjoy!

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227: Lloyd Goldstein on Yoga, Habits and Entrainment

Lloyd Goldstein is a certified music practitioner at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida

Lloyd Goldstein is a certified music practitioner at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida

Today’s episode features Lloyd Goldstein, who has transitioned from playing in the Florida Orchestra to his current role working as a certified music practitioner at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.  It’s so exciting to speak with someone who has continued to evolve so dramatically in his craft and career throughout his life.  Lloyd’s path is unconventional and inspirational.

We get into all sorts details about Lloyd’s life like his “burning bush” moment that propelled him into a career on the bass, his circuitous path to the Florida Orchestra, discovering François Rabbath, the multiple benefits he has experienced from his practice of yoga, and how he came to find himself in his current role as a certified music practitioner.

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