Today’s episode is a deep-dive into double bass strings. We take a look at D’Addario’s Kaplan, Zyex, and Helicore strings and learn more about how these strings play, feel, and sound. You’ll hear perspectives on strings from the following D’Addario Orchestral Artists: Alexis Cuadrado – New York-based jazz bassist, composer, and educator Andres Martin –… Continue reading 471: Choosing Strings – What’s Right for You?
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469: Pascale Delache-Feldman on French traditions
Pascale Delache-Feldman has been a frequently requested podcast guest, and it was such a pleasure to get a chance to connect with her! Pascale enjoys a multifaceted career as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, and teacher. She is the founder of the Boston Bass Bash and is co-founder of the co-founder of Duo Cello… Continue reading 469: Pascale Delache-Feldman on French traditions
465: Henry Chen on China, Taiwan, and Chicago
I met Henry in Chicago. While in Chicago, Henry spent his time studying with Rob Kassinger and playing principal bass with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Fast-forward ten years, and Henry is now teaching at Soochow University School of Music in Jiangsu, China. We talk about Henry’s journey from Chicago to China and the steps… Continue reading 465: Henry Chen on China, Taiwan, and Chicago
464: Volkan Orhon
Volkan Orhon was one of my early podcast guests, appearing along with fellow Bad Boyz of Double Bass members Anthony Stoops, David Murray, and Paul Sharpe. I chatted with the Bad Boyz ten years ago (!), and I realized that I’d never actually sat down with Volkan one-on-one for the podcast. We fix that today!… Continue reading 464: Volkan Orhon
462: Posture with Barry Green
Barry Green’s creative output is filled with surprises and unexpected new directions. The last tie he was on the podcast, we were chatting with Barry and Jeff Bradetich about Anna’s Promise. An article from Barry just came out in the American String Teachers Association’s journal. Titled “Chair Factor,” this article is an examination of body… Continue reading 462: Posture with Barry Green