About this project
I need help funding the production of the CD. My intentions were to get a grant since I'm a typical starving musician/professional student. I found out a little too late that a grant was not an option for me (thanks, government). So now, I have a completed project that's just sitting there. It's already recorded; I just need help with pressing, duplication and packaging costs. If you decide to donate, the money will be used to get the music from its current state, recorded and unmixed, to a finished product. I know this isn't the most creative project you've seen on kickstarter. I used all of my creativity in the actual composition and performance of my music. This project doesn't have all the bells and whistles of others, but I would really appreciate your support. The only cool thing I can offer you is a picture of me holding a sandwich. You know you want one, don't lie. Thank you for your time!
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 21, 2010.
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Autographed CD upon completion of the project.
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An autographed CD and a picture of me eating a sandwich.
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A picture of me eating a sandwich and you will be mentioned by name somewhere on the CD packaging.
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An autographed CD, picture of me eating a sandwich, mention somewhere on the CD and a live performance via Skype!
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All of the above mentioned rewards and eternal thanks!
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John Madere is a Bassist/Composer currently residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He began his musical studies at the age of ten on the saxophone. At the age of 15, Madere picked up the electric bass and later began studying the double bass at 17. Madere graduated from Louisiana State University in 2005 and studied with Yung-chiao Wei. He then moved to Cincinnati to begin his Master's Degree studies at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. While at CCM, Madere studied with Albert Laszlo. After completing his Master's Degree, Madere moved back home to begin his Doctoral Studies at LSU.
Madere maintains a busy schedule of freelance bass playing and teaching. Madere is equally at home in both the jazz and classical idioms and performs both styles frequently. He is currently principal bassist of the Baton Rouge Symphony, and has held this position since his return to Louisiana in 2007. Along with regular performances with the Baton Rouge Symphony, Madere has also performed with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Rapides Symphony Orchestra, the Acadiana Symphony, and the Louisiana Philharmonic. Madere also performs locally around the Baton Rouge area with his trio, The John Madere Trio. Performances of note include the Northgate Festival in Baton Rouge and the 50th Annual Collegiate Jazz Festival at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
In addition to performing, Madere is also an avid composer and teacher. His students have been accepted to Louisiana State University and have also been members of the Louisiana All-State Jazz Band. His teaching philosophy is simple, he teaches his students from an early age how to overcome the difficulties of the instrument. If students can initially get over the size and other physical demands of the instrument, they will advance at a rapid pace.
Madere recently recorded seven original compositions to be released on his upcoming album, "Chemistry." The album featured Madere along with six other local musicians. The CD will be released on the Fora Sound label.
