Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations

double bass podcast

988: Kaelan Decman on his audition path and process

Kaelan Decman joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Associate Principal Bass in the spring of 2022.  Before his appointment, he was a member of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra bass section.  He graduated from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.

We talk about his audition journey and much more in this wide-ranging conversation.  Enjoy!

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987: Jonathan Colbert on career possibilities

Jonathan Colbert recently joined the faculty of the University of Memphis, bringing a wealth of experience gathered from playing with ensembles like  Atlanta Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra.  He spent six years serving as co-principal bass of the Royal Danish Orchestra, and he is in high demand as a performer and private teacher.

We talk about his path through the music world, the highlights and challenges of a career as an orchestral player, his approach to building a varied career, and much more.

Enjoy, and be sure to check out Jonathan’s University of Memphis faculty page and also this cool article on his appointment to this position!

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986: Lauren Pierce on how to learn a piece

Lauren Pierce is a double bassist and educator who has put together a cool guide titled 6 Steps to Learning A New Piece.  In this episode, we dive into each of these steps and why it’s important in the preparatory process of learning a new piece.  We also catch up on a variety of topics in this fun conversation with a longtime friend and colleague.

Pick up a copy of the guide here, and be sure to give Lauren a follow on Instagram and YouTube.  You can also check out prior podcasts with Lauren here.

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985: Sebastiano Dessanay on 377 and multidisciplinary creativity

Sebastiano Dessanay recently released his 377: double CD.  This remarkable project, which we discussed in early 2020, featured Sebastiano visiting the 377 municipalities of Sardinia, traveling exclusively by bicycle: one a day for 14 months.

We talk about how this album evolved out of his epic journey, his book covering the journey, and much more.  Enjoy, and be sure to check out Sebastiano and his cool project on his website, bandcamp, YouTube, and Instagram!

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984: Dan McCain on Moments in Time

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dan McCain is a bassist, composer/arranger, and band leader who has recently released his debut album, Moments in Time.  We dig into Dan’s background, the Philly jazz scene, the story behind this album, and more.

A big shout-out to Katie Thiroux for connecting us, and be sure to check out Dan’s new album on bandcamp or Spotify and also give him a follow on Instagram!

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