60. Katie Eakes of Anchorage, Alaska, discusses her busy life as a teacher and professional double bassist, and teaching beginning string players in Alaska

The Orchestra Teacher Podcast with Katie Eakes (Ep. 60)Katie
Eakes is Alaskan native musician and educator. She recently
completed her 17th year teaching in the Anchorage School
District. She is a graduate of East High School in Anchorage and
Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where she received a
bachelors degree in music education. At TTU, Mrs. Eakes was a
part of the Texas Tech String Project pre-teaching program and
specializes in working with first, second, and third year string
students. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Eakes is an active
performer on Double Bass. While in Texas, she was tenured member
of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. In Alaska she has served as a
member of of the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra for 17 years,
currently serving as Assistant Principal Double Bass, and
performs with the Anchorage Opera where she serves as Principal
Double Bass. Her leadership roles include serving as the Elective
Department Chair, and the Co-Founder and Coordinator for the
School Showcase. Mrs. Eakes also has a private bass studio, plays
bass guitar with a reunion band, and serves as a studio and
remote recording musician. In her spare time she enjoys spending
time with her family, her dogs, and her plants, and focusing on
physical fitness. Link:
https://www.youtube.com/@katiepidgeoneakes1788