#12 HerMusicWorld Podcast with bassist, singer, songwriter, sound artist and music educator Kaitie Sly

Zoey Zoley in conversation with bassist, singer, songwriter, sound artist and music educator Kaitie Sly

Every so often I experience those fateful moments, checking randomly Musicians in Berlin Facebook group posts. There it was, a shoutout by Bass player Kaitie Sly who was currently staying in Berlin as an artist in residence, creating an underwater spatial sound experience. She announced her stay in Berlin and suggested to meet to either create music together, elaborate on music or just hang out in general. I was hooked instantly, contacted her and there she was sitting in my kitchen the same day.  

We went from one topic to the next, sharing with us her experiences as a musician, being an introvert as well as a woman in the music industry. How she came to play the bass and what she appreciates about it, though in hindsight, having a little regret that she didn't keep up with playing the piano. 

I am in awe, of her wise words to conquer challenges by speaking the truth without the ego but with knowing your self-worth and having self-respect. 

She describes herself as a dynamic, multifaceted person and with that energy, she truly flowed into so many experiences that shaped her. Next to being a professional bass player, she wrote educational books on how to play the bass, was a podcast host talking about the voice, writes music as a singer & songwriter and sound artist. 

She also enjoys being physically active, believing that taking care of your well-being is essential to a life of a musician. One of her favorite activities in this regard is listening to Metal Music while jogging. She hopes to see positive changes in the music industry. Interns should be paid, no more pay to play gigs. More women in one band being more common, more room for fringe music and inclusion of musicians from marginalized groups and thus integrating different sounds and creating a variety of music. 

Please don't hesitate to contact her or even take some online bass lessons with her.  www.kaitieslymusic.com (Opens in a new window)

PS: You can find all kinds of links to projects, musicians and associations in the show notes.

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Hello dear "Her* Music World - Podcast" listeners,

I'm Zoey Zoley: presenter, singer and founder of the www.HerMusicWorld.com (Opens in a new window) platform.

I meet all kinds of women* from the music industry and introduce them to you. It will be about their career, their work, their projects, their challenges, their wishes in relation to the music industry. You will also find out which goosebump moments they have experienced in connection with music and which song lifts their spirits.

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