My Services
As a musician, i can offer a wide variety of services at a professional level.
Performing
While i am primarily known as a bassist (both upright and electric), i play a wide variety of instruments at a level where i could perform in a professional setting. Indeed, many of the instruments in my full list can be heard in the recordings listed in my discography.
- Double bass (both arco and pizz, C extension available) *
- Electric bass (multiple tonal options, low B available) *
- Guitar (including nylon-string, ERG, 12-string and lap steel) *
- Cello *
- Mandolin *
- Charango *
- Ukulele *
- Keyboards (including piano, synthesizer and organ)
- Drums and percussion (including full kit, congas and various toys)
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Violin
- Banjo
- Recorder
- Tuba
All instruments marked * can be taught at a professional level.
Teaching
I can teach instruments marked with an asterisk (in the above list) at a professional level, and all other instruments at a beginner level.
I am well-versed in the following styles:
- All manner of jazz, including:
- Swing
- Bebop
- Post-bop
- Fusion
- Western classical music
- Folk
- Funk
- Country
- Rock
I can also teach these fundamental concepts:
- Theory
- Ear training
- Sight reading
- Composition
- Improvisation
- Arrangement
Transcription
I am particularly adept at transcription, and can easily transcribe any audio recording needed as long as it can be written down with traditional Western sheet music.
Arranging
I have a thorough knowledge of most well-known instruments, their ranges and capabilities, and how they interact with each other. I can arrange any song you need - or compose my own song - and make it as simple or as complex as necessary.