The benefits of keeping your independent voice
I’ve been blogging for several years now, and doing this kind of writing on a daily basis (there are over 2100 posts on doublebassblog.org right now….and counting!) has naturally made me take some time to think about the benefits and drawbacks of independent publishing.
I’ve also done a fair amount of writing for other blogs [...]
International Musician features yours truly
The February 2008 edition of International Musician, the monthly publication from the American Federation of Musicians, contains a feature on this site and the various satellite projects that I have developed during these past few years of blogging and podcasting, including Arts Addict, Inside the Arts, and Contrabass Conversations.
This feature contains several references [...]
Polish or Publish? - new and old media differences of opinion
“Publish my stuff? Online? What…..do you mean my writing?”
“You’ve got to be kidding me!”
“It’s just………..not…..good enough yet!”
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past couple of years of blogging, it’s that new media (like blogs and podcasts) requires new attitudes toward content creation and publication. Quickly fading are the days when [...]
Awesome Facebook group for the podcast
Facebook rocks, and the Contrabass Conversations group is turning into a fun community even only a few days into its existence. We’ve got some good discussions going, a lot of photos and videos up, show ideas, and much more, so check it out if you’re on Facebook!
CBC podcast Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17621298264
You can find my [...]
Jason takes position on Board of Directors of the International Society of Bassists
I’d like to let readers know that I have been asked to take a position on the Board of Directors for the International Society of Bassists. It is a great honor and privilege for me to be asked to serve in this capacity, and I naturally have accepted this offer. I look forward [...]
Taking the Bass Community to the Next Level - Dynamic Growth Possibilities of Blogging, Podcasting, Social Media, and User-Generated Content
More and more people from all walks of life are beginning to realize the real power that tools such as blogging and podcasting have for niche communities like the double bass world. The more involved I get in the online double bass world and the more comfortable I get using blogging and podcasting mechanisms, [...]
