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....
For a lot of people, the image of a talented virtuoso conjures up images of pianist in a concert hall, or an expert violinist. However, the double bass is a beautiful and necessary instrument that forms the backbone of any serious orchestra; and a number of emerging...
I’ve been following along with Simón García’s Galicia Graves Double Bass Festival and Competition for many years, and it was a real pleasure to join Simón and the rest of the 2019 event faculty for a great week of teaching and performing in Spain. About the...
I had an absolute blast at the 2019 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium. I’ve been following along with this event for years, and it was such a pleasure to be there in person and a part of this event. About the Symposium The Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium is a one-day...
I’ve been involved with the Chicago Bass Festival since its inception back in 2009. Though I moved to San Francisco in 2016, I’ve had the good fortune to be able to come back to the area each year since then and stay involved in this festival. Midwest Young Artists...
