Bass Musician Magazine - SPECIAL August 2014 Female Bassist Issue | Page 112

What is your opinion of the image
of female bassists in today’s music
industry?
There are so many great female players;
there always has been. Perhaps the public
is finally giving female bass players a
spotlight.
What, if anything, would you do
to change the industry for female
bassists?
I would change the term ‘female bass
player’ to ‘bass player’.
Do you find that you constantly have
to prove yourself... as a musician,
or a musician that happens to be a
female?
Yes, but every musician constantly has
to prove themselves. It’s the only way I’ve
found to evolve and improve.
Do you feel, as a female bassist,
that you receive the professional
respect afforded male bassists?
In an industry full of ego, it’s hard for
anyone to gain respect. I try to take note
from the greats, have a good attitude and let
my playing garner the respect it deserves.

Photo: Alison Toon Photography

What is your advice on how to be
taken professionally in the music
industry?
Be nice and be on time.

What do you wish someone had
told you when you were first getting
started?
To have a good attitude about everything.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep a check on
your ego, but if you don’t you’ll get burned
fast.

Any advice for other females
interested in getting started on the
bass?
Do it. Play all the time. Enjoy it. Learn from
everyone you meet.

What can we look forward to from
you in the coming year?
My newest project, Ease Them Pistols,
is something I’m really excited about.
We’ll be releasing our first EP on Past/
Futures records this fall. Also this fall,
The Amputees are going to release as
well. Also, the long awaited John Wesley
Coleman III LP will be out on Burger
Records in September.