Bass Musician Magazine - SPECIAL August 2014 Female Bassist Issue | Page 154

get no passes for being female. I have learned
over time that I have no control over others
sexist ideas, preconceived notions about how
I will play, or the attention (good and bad) I
receive due to my sex.

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What do you feel are the advantages?
I believe one of the coolest things about being
a female bass player is inspiring other women.
I can’t count the amount of times a woman in
the crowd has expressed to me her own desire
to play music. Both male and female parents
of young girls who are interested in playing
bass or guitar have taken time to thank me
for what I do. If I ca