713: Rob Kassinger and Trevor Jones: The Scholarship Roadmap - a podcast by Jason Heath

from 2020-07-08T10:00

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Today’s episode is the 3rd of 4 of The Scholarship Roadmap’s takeover of the Contrabass Conversations podcast feed. The Scholarship Roadmap is an online program for student musicians pursuing careers in music. It was developed by Contrabass Conversations team member, Trevor Jones. Book a discovery call with Trevor to see if it’s right for you.

 

“What I’m looking for is seriousness, talent, and a work ethic that exceeds that talent.” -Rob Kassinger

 

Today, I’m chatting with Chicago Symphony Orchestra bassist and Professor of Double Bass at DePaul University School of Music, Rob Kassinger.

Rob and I dig into a bunch of topics that were chosen to provide clarity to the student musician who is looking into musical schools.

•35s - Rob’s background 
•6m20s - am I right for a music degree?
•9m50s - Finding the right teacher
•13m57s - What does Rob look for in a student?
•21m50s - Am I ready for music school?
•26m05s - Audition Day — From Rob’s perspective. 
•28m25s - Common mistakes in an audition
•31m40s - Rob’s audition advice
•37m05s - What should I do about Covid-19? Is online education worth it?

 

Thanks for listening! -Trevor Jones

 

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