Bass blog reader Trevor Bortins sent me a link to this quite unusual collection of interesting musical instruments. I really enjoy this sort of thing–it is always interesting to discover new and unusual instruments. A brief sampling:AutosaxProgrammable...
Charles Noble wrote a very interesting post on his Daily Observations blog recently concerning his thoughts on teaching, mentioning that he always compares the attitudes and levels of preparation, commitment, and overall dedication to his own attitudes as a young...
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 recently did a talk on the benefits of blogging for a local organization here in metro Chicago. While putting together material for the talk, I stumbled upon this short piece that I had written a few months ago. It was still in the queue for the blog (most of my...
Double bassist Kells Nollenberger took this shot of me while interviewing Time for Three bassist Ranaan Meyer for this week’s Contrabass Conversations podcast. I’m doing a conference call over Skype with bassist John Grillo and Ranaan, and recording the...
