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1030: Sean Michael Casey on Progressive Orchestral Excerpts
has just released , which is a step-by-step method for teaching the fundamentals of good orchestral double bass playing. Sean is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the American
1029: Jordyn Davis on Compose the Way
, a multi-talented bassist, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, MI, is the first African-American woman to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition from Michigan
1028: Jacob Warren on his Debussy Cello Sonata transcription
has just released his transcription of the , which was the main piece on his competition winning program at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention. This transcription is a notable new
1027: Mark Foley on his Double Bass Concerto
Dr. is is the Principal Double Bass for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. He's also a key figure in Wichita's jazz scene, collaborating with local and national artists, and has performed as a concerto
1026: Only Girl in the Orchestra
In this episode, we delve into Only Girl in the Orchestra, a new documentary directed by Molly OBrien about the life and career of trailblazer Orin OBrien, the first female musician in the New York
1025: Michael Bates on Lutoslawski
recently released an album titled . This album contains Michaels arrangements and is based on arrangements of the composer Witold Lutoslawski, with music for clarinet, violin, bassoon, double bass, d
1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey
is jazz double bassist, composer, teacher and band leader from the Netherlands. His groundbreaking has influenced a generation of bassists and is widely regarded as one of the leading pedagogical
1023: Thoughts on 2023 and beyond
Jason selects on 2023 and plans for 2024 in this solo rant. to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Overview theme music by 00:00 Introduction and Refl
1022: Steve Husted on San Francisco, Austin, and his new album
began his musical journey at the ripe old age of 6. From there he was always involved in everything musical from school band to private instruction to playing local parties for friends. At age 15, Ste
1021: Sonia Ray on her creative double bass career
Sonia Ray is titular professor of double bass at the Federal University of Gois (Brazil). She holds an undergraduate degree in Conducting and Composition from the State University of So Paulo and ma