I had an absolute blast at the 2019 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium. I’ve been following along with this event for years, and it was such a pleasure to be there in person and a part of this event. About the Symposium The Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium is a one-day...
I’ve been involved with the Chicago Bass Festival since its inception back in 2009. Though I moved to San Francisco in 2016, I’ve had the good fortune to be able to come back to the area each year since then and stay involved in this festival. Midwest Young Artists...
The following resources will help you in your jazz bass journey! Recommended books for developing walking bass lines The Low Down: A Guide to Creating Supportive Jazz Bass Lines by Danny ZiemannThe Low Down Book 2: A Supplemental Resource of Jazz Bass Lines by Danny...
For classical musicians, learning how to audition effectively is critical. So much is riding on the line when you take an audition. You’ve spent months preparing the music. You’ve booked a flight and hotel, turned down gigs. You’ve invested an incredible amount of...
I’ve been a huge fan of Teppo Hauta-aho’s music for decades. I remember the first time I discovered his famous Kadenza while in college. It was like entering a new world of sound and texture. Ever since then. I’ve looked forward to hearing new works from Teppo. He’s...
