In addition to being an outstanding bassist, Mary Javian has an inspiring goal in life: to use music to create positive social change in communities. We dig into her role as Chair of Career Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, what this institution offered in terms of career development when she was a student… Continue reading 702: Mary Javian on career development
Category: Podcast
701: Carlos Barriento and Opportunity Music Project
The whole world is adjusting to new ways of interaction, and the world of music advocacy is no exception. Jessica Garand’s Opportunity Music Project has been doing a particularly good job of adapting their El Sistema-style program to these current times, with their Sponsor a Student program and many other initiatives and offerings. In today’s… Continue reading 701: Carlos Barriento and Opportunity Music Project
700: Drew Gress on jazz, birdwatching, and creativity
Drew Gress’ biography reads like a who’s who of the jazz world, including collaboration with Tim Berne, Ravi Coltrane, Uri Caine, John Hollenbeck, and countless others. He has appeared on over 140 recordings, 4 of which have received Grammy nominations. In this conversation, which was prompted by Richard Ivy, a former student of Drew’s, we… Continue reading 700: Drew Gress on jazz, birdwatching, and creativity
699: Marcos Machado on Tao of Bass Volume 2
photo credit: Discover Double Bass Marcos Machado shows no signs of slowing down even during the pandemic! He recently joined the Discover Double Bass teaching team and released a course in the fall of 2019 titled Integral Technique. This course is based on the extensive research and experimentation Marcos has done in fingerings through his… Continue reading 699: Marcos Machado on Tao of Bass Volume 2
698: Miles Perkin on extended techniques
Miles Perkin is exploring fascinating musical territory with the double bass. Originally from Canada and now living in Berlin, he recently released a solo bass album called Subtones that mixes voice, bass and extended techniques in unexpected and compelling ways. In this conversation, recorded in March just before the pandemic fully shut down the globe,… Continue reading 698: Miles Perkin on extended techniques