It was a pleasure to attend the 2019 Rabbath Institute Los Angeles (RILA). This was the third year for this weeklong event, which is hosted by Cielito de Jesus and featured guest artists from across the globe. Unlike other double bass events, Cielito’s Rabbath...
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....
