Blogging on the beach

While it may seem like a strange activity (and, looking around, I certainly seem to be the only guy with a laptop out here!), there is a certain kind of strange satisfaction that I get writing out on the beach, surrounded by nothing but Lake Michigan’s sandy...

Rebirth of a double bass concerto

This is a guest post from German bassist Andreas Wiebecke-Gottstein. Learn more about Andreas at his website www.probass.de. Enjoy! _________ „Do you know Thoedor Albin Findeisen?„ – „ Findeisen? – Isn´t it this guy who has written this double bass...

Door County and my summer blogging schedule

I’m off to scenic Door County, Wisconsin tomorrow for my very enjoyable annual summer music festival. I put out a video about this festival earlier this week. It’s fun to think back on my previous seasons spent up in Wisconsin. In 2005, this blog...

The joys of chamber playing for the bass player

As a bass player, it’s a rare treat to be able to spend the summer playing chamber music with world class performers (and getting paid for it!). This is my fourth year of performing for the Midsummers Music Festival, and I’m just as pumped as ever to get...

17th century music and 21st century technology

This is a guest post from double bassist and early music specialist Jerry Fuller. Learn more about Jerry and his early music podcast at ArsAntiguaPresents.com. ______________ I had a fascinating day. I performed Biber’s Mensa Sonora composed in 1680 with...