Behind the scenes, we’ve been working on digital memberships for the International Society of Bassists for the past several months. We never thought, of course, that we’d all find ourselves sheltered in place in our own homes here at the beginning of April. Whether we...
With the spread of COVID-19 and the resultant social distancing, everything we musicians have taken for granted has been upended. Gigs are canceled. Teaching is canceled. Tours are canceled. Musicians accustomed to teaching in person are suddenly grappling with new...
It was a pleasure to make a return trip to the Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium this year after having such a great time at the 2019 event. Event organizer Micah Howard brings together students, teachers, and performers from Pittsburgh and beyond, mixing in new...
I had a wonderful time being a clinician for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival this February. This event, which has taken place since 1967, is hosted at the University of Idaho in the charming town of Moscow, right next to the Washington state border. This festival is...
It goes without saying, but a lot of us musicians are finding themselves stuck at home for the next few weeks… or months, even. All of our playing work has evaporated, and we are seeing those impending bills. That’s the bad news. There’s no sugar-coating...
