Paul Thompson is a bassist and educator in the Pittsburgh metro area. He also runs a successful YouTube Channel under the name pdbass. This interview discusses content creation challenges, audience management, social media usage, balancing creative goals with audience expectations, and YouTube’s influence on careers. It emphasizes music passion, content segmentation, understanding platform success/failure, and… Continue reading 1043: Paul Thompson on the evolution of pdbass
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1042: Carlos Pino and Dana Saba on Between the Bass
In this episode, we delve into a fascinating conversation with Dana Saba David from Israel and Carlos Pino from Colombia, the duo behind the bass duet Between the Bass. They share their unique approach to the double bass and electric bass, blending tradition with innovation in a way that redefines the possibilities of these instruments. Thank you to our Sponsor, Upton Bass. Upton’s double… Continue reading 1042: Carlos Pino and Dana Saba on Between the Bass
1041: Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5-string double basses
Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino are both renowned musicians and fans of the 5-string double bass. Peter Doubrovsky, aside from his work with the Pasadena Symphony and POPS orchestra, is a highly sought-after recording musician. His illustrious career spans over twenty years, during which he has recorded for countless feature film soundtracks. Some notable works include… Continue reading 1041: Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5-string double basses
1040: Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching
Alejandro Arenas is a versatile musician, composer, producer, and educator who has performed with various bands and genres, co-founded award-winning Jazz ensemble La Lucha and World Music ensemble Orilla, and worked as a freelance bassist for numerous artists. He also serves as an adjunct professor of bass at St. Petersburg College for the Music Industry… Continue reading 1040: Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching
1039: Mark Dresser on Tines of Change
Mark Dresser is a Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned bass player, improviser, composer, and interdisciplinary collaborator. At the core of his music is an artistic obsession and commitment to expanding the sonic, musical, and expressive possibilities of the contrabass. He has recorded over one hundred forty CDs, including three solo CDs and a DVD. Mark’s latest solo… Continue reading 1039: Mark Dresser on Tines of Change