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Dan Ezard Interviews Danny Miller | Bass, Big Bands, Arranging & Musical TheatreIn this episode, Dan Ezard sits down with bassist, arranger and bandleader Danny Miller to talk about building a varied and sustainable career in the music industry.Danny shares his experiences working as a professional bass player across numerous touring musical theatre productions, alongside his work as an arranger and running his own big band. We discuss the skills needed to move between theatre pits, live performance and arranging, as well as the versatility required of today’s working musicians.Danny also talks about his current work at the Edinburgh Festival, his approach to bass playing, the realities of life as a professional musician and some of the lessons he’s learned throughout his career.A fascinating conversation covering bass guitar, musical theatre, arranging, big bands, touring and life as a professional musician.Subscribe for more interviews, bass content and conversations with professional players and musicians.

This time, we’re switching things up! Sam Edgington takes over as host to interview Overwater’s own Dan Ezard.Dan shares the story of his career to date, from his musical education and early experiences through to touring and performing with artists including Gabrielle and Boyzlife. We also talk all things bass, the instruments that have played an important role throughout his career, and his work with Overwater Basses.Dan also offers some honest advice for younger bass players looking to build a successful, sustainable career in the music industry.Subscribe to the channel for more interviews, artist features, bass demonstrations and behind-the-scenes content from Overwater Basses. @DanEzard https://overwaterbasses.com/

Paul Geary | Overwater Interviews — Tonalic, Scott’s Bass Lessons & Nick KershawIn this episode of Overwater Interviews, we sit down with long-time Overwater artist Paul Geary to talk about innovation, education, and the evolving role of the modern bassist.Paul discusses his involvement with Tonalic, a groundbreaking new music software platform. Paul also shares insight into his teaching approach at Scott’s Bass Lessons, where he helps bass players develop deeper musical understanding, stronger technique, and real-world musical confidence.Of course, no Overwater conversation would be complete without talking basses. Paul walks us through his Overwater instruments, the features that support his playing across education and performance, and why he continues to rely on custom craftsmanship to deliver clarity, balance, and musical versatility.👉 Subscribe for more Overwater Interviews, artist features, and custom bass content.https://overwaterbasses.com/ https://www.tonalic.com/

Overwater Interviews: Meelie Traill — From LIPA to the West End and BeyondIn this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the amazing Meelie Traill—an accomplished UK musical theatre bassist who’s made her mark on shows like Moulin Rouge, Six: The Musical, Aladdin, and many more. A graduate of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), Meelie dives into her journey from studying at LIPA to holding down the low end in some of the West End’s biggest productions.Join us as Meelie talks to Dan Ezard on life on tour with a top musical theatre show, how she prepares for each performance, her experiences in the pit, and the path that brought her to where she is today. If you're a theatre lover, bassist, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes world of musical theatre, you won't want to miss this conversation!0:00 Introduction1:41 Touring with Moulin Rouge 7:55 Meeting the right people 18:54 Staying creative on tour 35:40 The most important skills for a bass player 43:10 Meeting 'fixers'

Overwater Interviews | Ben Jones (ICMP) In this episode of Overwater Interviews, Dan Ezard sits down with Ben Jones from ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) to explore the state of music education in 2025. We talk about how technology, online platforms, and social media are reshaping the way musicians learn, and ask whether traditional institutions are still preparing students for today’s industry. From accessibility and funding challenges to the rise of content creation and portfolio careers, this is an honest look at where music training stands today — and where it’s heading next. 🔑 Topics include: The current state of music education in the UK