One of my more popular posts from over the years… I have a B.M. and M.M. in Double Bass Performance from Northwestern University. Although I had a good financial package for my undergraduate degree and had a full-tuition fellowship or my graduate degree, I still...
It really is impressive to see how the website for the International Society of Bassists has been enhanced in the last couple of years. If you haven’t been there recently, definitely take a look. They have also greatly expanded their presence on both Twitter...
In tribute to bassist Milt Hinton and his enduring legacy as a performer and mentor, Oberlin Conservatory is proud to present the inaugural Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass. Designed for college and pre-college bass students, the institute consists of master...
I saw this quote (from EDM giant Deadmau5) on bassist Andrew Hassel’s Facebook news feed and just had to share it here on the blog: “But seriously, I’m just sayin’ . . . you should get out to the opera if you ever get a chance, the orchestra pit is a cesspool of...
Illinoisans have lowest home-state opinions in the U.S., poll says – chicagotribune.com.
