Tag: Career

646: Jeremy Baguyos on computer music

I’ve known Jeremy Baguyos for over 15 years, and I’ve always found it fascinating how he weaves together the double bass and computer music in his work.  After playing bass full-time with the Orquesta Filarmonica de GC (Spain) and Shreveport Symphony, Jeremy moved to Washington, DC to freelance.  I met him in the early 2000s… Continue reading 646: Jeremy Baguyos on computer music

644: Susan Hagen on Boston bass life

Susan Hagen is a Boston native and is extremely active in that city’s musical scene.  She serves as principal double bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, teaches bass at the Berklee College of Music, and is a regular substitute in the Boston Symphony. We talk about the influence of Ed Barker and her studies… Continue reading 644: Susan Hagen on Boston bass life

631: Helen Svoboda on finding your voice

I was introduced to Helen Svoboda by jazz bass mainstay and past podcast guest John Goldsby.  Helen is exploring a variety of interesting solo and collaborative projects on the bass, including her Vegetable Bass series, her bass and tenor sax duo Meatshell, her chamber-oriented Sprout project, and more. Helen is pushing into fascinating new territory… Continue reading 631: Helen Svoboda on finding your voice

629: Bert Witzel on auditioning

Bert Witzel is the latest addition to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra bass section.  He served as principal bass of the Louisville Orchestra for many years prior to winning an audition for his current position.  Bert is also the author of Scales for the Double Bass. We dig into Bert’s journey through the music world, the… Continue reading 629: Bert Witzel on auditioning