Jane Little dies after 71 years of Atlanta Symphony membership

This story has been reported widely already, but 87-year-old Atlanta Symphony bassist Jane Little passed away this month after performing with the Atlanta Symphony for more than 71 years.  She collapsed during the encore of a concert. The 4’ 11” bassist was recognized...
Paying the Cost to be the Boss: How to be a Good Band Leader

Paying the Cost to be the Boss: How to be a Good Band Leader

This guest post comes from Nashville-based guitarist and bassist Sam Frazee.  Enjoy! As a gigging musician involved with several bands, I’ve had ample opportunity to observe the traits and characteristics of bandleaders both good and bad. And, from time to time...

Study with Ira Gold at Peabody Bass Works this July!

The deadline of May 15 for studying at Peabody Bass Works is fast approaching.  Taking place in late July, this event is designed for bassists of all ages and levels.  This is a great opportunity to work with National Symphony double bassist and Peabody Institute...
Guy Tuneh interview video

Guy Tuneh interview video

We put a new interview with double bass soloist Guy Tuneh last week on the podcast, but Guy and I also recorded video of the whole chat.  Guy is such an expressive person, and it’s cool to see him share his thoughts on video as well as the podcast.