Events like International Society of Bassists conventions are always a “choose your own adventure” affair. With multiple events running concurrently throughout the day, taking it all in is impossible. This is only the third ISB convention I’ve attended. I made it to...
Double bass performer, teacher, and burgeoning Instagram star Lauren Pierce has just launched her own sheet music store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Pierce (@bassicallyfabulous) on Jun 16, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT This store contains several titles...
I’ve been a fan of David Allen Moore ever since chatting with him for my Contrabass Conversations podcast back in 2009. Over the ten years since that initial conversation, I have followed along with his musical explorations with great interest. Several of my past...
I had a great time helping author Cheryl Dykema with some bass-related advice for her new children’s book about a double bassist. Titled My Doghouse Bass and written for children 11 years and up, this book is a lighthearted exploration of the world of school music....
I’ve been following along with Simón García’s Galicia Graves Double Bass Festival and Competition for many years, and it was a real pleasure to join Simón and the rest of the 2019 event faculty for a great week of teaching and performing in Spain. About the...
