I’ve been enjoying watching the career of double bassist Grace Lewis unfold. A former student of John Schimek’s at Oklahoma City University, Grace is currently completing her graduate studies with Dennis Whittaker at the University of Houston. We dig into Grace’s path through the music world, what she finds gratifying about bass events like the… Continue reading 514: Grace Lewis is building a cool career
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513: Bass and Psychotherapy
Today’s episode features a conversation on music, psychotherapy, and double bass. Bill Harrison and Judith Hanna are both Chicago-area double bassists and practicing psychotherapists. We met up in Chicago to talk about their path from bass paying into the world of psychotherapy, how the two disciplines relate, and much more! We also answer a number… Continue reading 513: Bass and Psychotherapy
507: gear talk with Donovan Stokes
Donovan Stokes is a one-of-a-kind artist. I’ve been captivated by his playing ever since hearing him over a decade ago, and it has been a real pleasure getting to teach alongside him at the Golden Gate Bass Camp. Donovan and I were able to carve out 30 minutes prior to a concert at the camp,… Continue reading 507: gear talk with Donovan Stokes
506: Megan McDevitt on women in the bass world
Megan McDevitt has been covering a topic that is of critical importance: The Bass and Gender. She presented a session on it at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention, and she had a session scheduled for the 2018 Golden Gate Bass Camp as well. Megan and I dig into femininity, masculinity, and the bass,… Continue reading 506: Megan McDevitt on women in the bass world
505: Matthew Tucker on innovations in bass luthiery
Matthew Tucker of Bresque Basses has been innovating in a number of fascinating ways in the world of bass luthiery. A regular attendee of the Violin Society of America / Oberlin Bass Workshop, Matthew has designed an innovative system of flatback double bass bracing that he calls Responsive Flatback Bracing. We dig into this bracing… Continue reading 505: Matthew Tucker on innovations in bass luthiery