Steve Husted on San Francisco, Austin, and his new album

Steve Husted began his musical journey at the ripe old age of 6. From there he was always involved in everything musical from school band to private instruction to playing local parties for friends. At age 15, Steven moved from CT. to San Francisco, where he jumped head first into the study of jazz. By the time Steven was 23, he was one of the top call bassists in the San Francisco Bay Area, including 6 years teaching at the acclaimed Stanford Jazz Workshop. Steven has played with many jazz greats including Kenny Burrell, Billy Higgins, and Vince Wallace. Now residing in Austin, TX, Steven remains an in demand bassist/composer and band leader. We talk about growing up in San Francisco, his new album Standards and Then Some, how life led hi to move to Austin, and much more.  Enjoy, and be sure to check out Steve’s cool new album and also follow him on Instagram and his website!   Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music   Thank you to our sponsors!   Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university.   Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.   theme music by Eric Hochberg   00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:43 Conversation with Steve Husted 00:55 Discussing San Francisco and Austin Music Scenes 06:14 Reflecting on the Impact of the Pandemic 13:05 Sponsor Shoutout: Carnegie Mellon University 14:27 Continuing the Conversation: Life in Austin and Music Career 25:54 Discussing the Stanford Jazz Workshop 30:45 The Unpredictability of a Music Career 31:17 The Challenges of Being a Musician 31:32 The Impact of Internet on Music Industry 32:03 The Art of Bass Playing 32:40 The Importance of Technique in Playing Instruments 32:54 The Role of Internet in Learning Music 33:28 The Difference Between Arco Playing and Pizzicato in Jazz 33:46 The Struggles of Learning Classical Music 34:20 The Fear of Performing Solo 35:25 The Mastery of Arco Jazz 35:33 The Influence of Christian McBride in Arco Playing 36:18 The Art of Playing Double Bass 37:06 The Challenges of Playing Different Instruments 39:09 The Importance of the Right Equipment in Music 39:18 The Influence of Heavy Metal in Bass Playing 56:16 The Experience of Touring with Different Bands 01:02:55 The Journey of Podcasting