Rodrigo Mata is an extremely creative upcoming double bassist, composer, and band leader from Guanajuato, Mexico. He has an amazing passion for the double bass community that everyone should keep an eye out for. Life Overseas Recently, Jason Heath had the wonderful...
Deciding who you are going to study with for the next four years is a decision that requires self-reflection and an understanding of your potential instructor. First, ask yourself where do I want to be by the end of this chapter in my studies. Do I want to audition...
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...
Download this article as an ebook! Let’s face it: auditioning for music school is tough. With your future riding on the outcome of a few moments of playing, your long-term college audition prep is critical. We asked 27 different college music professors for...
If you’re in the Bay Area, I truly hope that you check out Golden Gate Bass Camp packed with great artists like Rufus Reid, DaXun Zhang, Diana Gannett, Paul DeNola, Scott Pingel, Jason Heath, Andrés Martín, John Kennedy, Dan Robbins, Kai Eckhardt, Charles...