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I feel like we are working on it right now… What’s an average day like for
by helping and encouraging marginalized you?
bassists to keep pushing forward. Together It’s probably very similar to most people’s
we can make the change!!! days. Most days I practice, teach, do some
housework, cook, and spend time on the
New artist (or new to you) phone or in person with my family (they all
that we should all know live nearby). Life is good!!!
about?
Mason Bynes is a fabulous singer who What’s your favorite part
writes incredible music for the double bass. about this line of work? Your
I performed one of her pieces in my most least favorite part? Why?
recent recital called “The [WRECK}oning,” My favorite part is the actual music – the
and I am commissioning a piece from her performing, the sounds… the BASS! My
that she’ll be working on in the fall. least favorite part is when competition
is unhealthy or when people are not
An early experience that supportive of one another.
shaped you as an artist now?

The members of my family are all musicians, Where can we find you
and their love of music had a huge influence online?
on me. And, of course, every person who
said, “girls shouldn’t (or can’t) play bass”
have all shaped me because I wanted to
prove them wrong. (Who’s stubborn?!?!?)

League of Women Bassplayers
You know bassists are all
about the gear. And I’m The links for my book are:
definitely a gear nerd. So
I have to ask…any recent Instant PDF download.
game-changing acquisitions For a hard copy, my website.
to your toolkit?

Because I play double bass, my focus is on
new bows and rosin (Leatherwood Bespoke
Rosin is my latest favorite).

What drew you to the music
industry?

Music brings beauty to the world - and I had
been bitten by the Bass Bug; I just HAD to
do it!!!

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