Archive for June, 2010
Bradetich International Solo Competition gets great press
Yazan: Jason | 24 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: bass
Jeff Bradetich (a former Contrabass Conversations guest) has launched the first annual Bradetich International Solo Competition in Texas this month, and it’s been getting great press, as you can see from the following story from the BBC News: Musicians aim to put double bass in solo spotlight For centuries, the massive double bass has thundered [...]
Audition tips from Peter Lloyd
Yazan: Jason | 23 June 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: advice, auditions, bass
Here’s a PDF of a great interview between James Kjelland (Professor of String Pedagogy at Northwestern) and Peter Lloyd (the former instructor of double bass at Northwestern–now taking over as bass instructor for the Colburn School in Los Angeles) about the topic of auditioning. This is valuable advice that is worth adding to any music [...]
Music PLN launch!
Yazan: Jason | 22 June 2010 | 2 Comments
Categories: blogging, education
Joe Pisano from MusTech.net is launching a new professional learning network for musicians, and I’m proud to be a part of the launch team! Public invites will be coming shortly–check out the link below for more information: http://mustech.net/2010/06/09/music-education-pln-team
Chicago Bass Ensemble live this Friday!
Yazan: Jason | 21 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: bass
The Chicago Bass Ensemble (they all appeared on Contrabass Conversations a few years ago) will be performing at a gallery opening this Friday. Details follow–check it out if you can! ARC Gallery: “Beneath” by Cheri Reif Naselli Opening Reception, with music by Chicago Bass Ensemble Friday, June 25, 2010 6:00 pm to [...]
My tough life
Yazan: Jason | 19 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: photography, travel
Just another day at the “office” before heading off to rehearsal. Life moves slowly up here in Door County–I could get used to this!
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