I like to cross-post videos that I put out for Midwest Young Artists that I also think would be of interest to readers of this blog. In this video, Northwestern University trumpet professor Charlie Geyer coaches the MYA Brass Class, giving some valuable advice about...
I inhabit a somewhat weird space in the double bass world. Starting this blog many years ago has now made me an “expert” of sorts, though in reality I probably don’t know much more about strings, bass repertoire, audition tips, or playing techniques...
The next Musicians at Work forum is taking place on Monday, May 10 at the Chicago Cultural Center. I appeared as a panelist on one of these panels in 2009 and had a great time–here’s a link to the audio from my appearance, and here are the details for...
Update–this content is now back online here. One of the problems of having over 3000 (!) posts on a blog is highlighting old content that is still of value to readers. I’m still figuring out how to best do this. A reader emailed me recently mentioning that...
“Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living...
