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The Gale Hill Radio HourExpression by Design with Mike ForfiaNew York City-based Mike Forfia is a musician, a teacher and career adviser, and a design thinker. While seemingly very different, these jobs have one thing in common: they all fascinate him in one way or another. Besides that, as a bass player, "The role I'm usually playing is to make sure everyone around me has what they need," he says. In all his various roles, he supports others, and enjoys doing it. In this interview, he talks about the many aspects of his career, including his performing life and previous gigs on cruise ships and in t...2022-02-1059 min
Contrabass ConversationsMike Forfia on career decisionsI’ve been hoping to chat with Mike Forfia for the podcast ever since I heard that he won the 2015 International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition and would be one of the headliners for the 2017 Convention. In addition to being a great jazz bassist, Mike is the Student Success Academic + Career Advisor at The New School in New York City. Mike is a deep thinker and has made several career decisions that may seem surprising to outside observers. We talk about Mike’s journey from Akron, Ohio to The Eastman School of Music, his bass and non-bass pursui...2018-11-1958 min
Contrabass ConversationsVictor WootenToday’s special episode is Mike Forfia's conversation with Victor Wooten. An edited version of this conversation appeared in the June 2018 edition of Bass World magazine from the International Society of Bassists. Enjoy, and be sure to join the ISB if you're not a member already!2018-06-201h 01
Contrabass ConversationsISB 2017 Convention PreviewThis is a special episode featuring International Society of Bassists 2017 Convention Chair and Artistic Director Nicholas Walker discussing plans for the upcoming convention. This 50th anniversary convention looks like it will be outstanding, with several new developments unique to this event. Enjoy! International Society of Bassists 2017 Convention June 5-10 at Ithaca College, New York Other ISB-related interviews you may enjoy include: Douglas Mapp - current president of the ISB Madeleine Crouch - general manager of the ISB Tentative Convention Details Headliners Confirmed: Sébastien Dubé Etienne LaFrance Christian McBride Gary Karr (keynote speech) Tentative: Edgar Me...2016-06-2815 min