Electric bass course by professional musician - Biel/Bienne

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Electric bass course by professional musician

From 112.52 C$ /h

Personalized course according to the needs and desires of the student.
All styles (soul, funk, jazz, rock, reggae, latin, pop, ...).
All levels-beginners and advanced.
Fred loves groove and has a warm and deep sound. He has played with many bands of very different styles: soul-funk, jazz, salsa, African music, pop-rock. Notably influenced by Cuban music, he developed a bass style that combines funk, jazz, soul and Cuban timba. Fred has played with the Sumo band in Europe, the USA and South America. He played in the first part of Faithless, Jamie Lidell and Gotan Project. His various style influences enrich his musical compositions.

Extra information

Bring your instrument

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At teacher's location :

Rue Général-Dufour, 2502 Bienne, Suisse

About Me

Fred, Swiss musician, composer, bass player
Fred, bassist-composer-producer, was born in Geneva in 1974.
He starts the electric bass at the age of 16 and creates with his brother the group "Swiss Cheese Connection" which released the album "Deep in the funk" on their own label "Chiz Records". In 1998, Fred began composing his own music producing Hip Hop beats. In 1999, he and his brother formed the SUMO group. Fred composes and produces the music of 4 Sumo albums: "Before the Sun", "Rise" "Over the Beat" and "Galactika", and 8 maxy-vinyls.
Fred is mainly influenced by "black music" and likes to mix rhythms and styles. As a teenager, he listens to a lot of funk, Georges Clinton is one of his references in the field, but is also rocked by hardcore Bad Brains. Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys are part of its flagship groups. At the age of 20, he made a trip to Havana and immersed himself in Cuban music. He particularly likes rhythmic finesse.
From funk, he discovers house, then more generally electronic music. Fred uses sounds like colors and his music easily evokes a visual landscape. The title "Limpid" was selected by Fashion TV on the compilation "Spring-Summer 2001". The title "Roby" is mixed by masters of house music like Deep Dish. The track "Distant Love" is played by Gilles Peterson on his "Worldwide" show. The song "On The Life Line" wins the contest "The Island Job" and enjoys a clip shot in the Dominican Republic, sponsored by Bacardi.
In addition to the composition, Fred plays bass in other formations, in various styles. He has played with groups such as Anabaena (jazz), Maciré Sylla (African music) and Stevans (pop-rock). He likes the stage and the alchemy that is created by playing between musicians, as he likes to create music in his studio with his samplers and other instruments.

Education

1995: EJMA School of Jazz and Contemporary Music - Lausanne
1995: Bass lessons in Havana, Cuba

College Voltaire - Geneva
Scientific Section, Federal Maturity
"Mention well"

Experience / Qualifications

Bassist in many formations (1995 - 2016)
• SUMO (soul-funk-electro)
• Professor Wouassa (Afrobeat)
• Thaïs Diara (afro-soul)
• Stevans (pop / rock)
• Anabaena (jazz-ethno)
• The Onda Mayor (salsa)
• PPA + (funk)
• Maciré Sylla (African music)
• Swiss tour of Kulturprozent Migros (jazz)
• Swiss cheese Connection (funk)

Composer / producer (1996-2016)
• Co-founder, composition and production of 5 albums
Sumo group
• Co-founder, composition and production of 1 albums of
Swiss Cheese Connection Group

Professor of electric bass at Cradeau (1995-2000)
Meeting Center for Teenagers of Eaux-Vives
• Teaching the electric bass
• Animation of various musical workshops
• Organization of several student concerts

Private electric bass teacher (1995-2016)

Main concerts (2000-2016)
Caprices Festival (Cran Montana), Caribana Festival, Festival
Color 3 Swiss label, Expo. 02 (Neuchâtel), Summer Festival,
Jazz11 + Festival, Venoge Festiva, Cargo Club (London) Ciello
Club (New York), Batofar (Paris), Habanarte Festival (Cuba),
The Docks, D! Club, Amalgam, RKC, Shockbox, Moods,

Opening Acts
Faithless (Winterthur), Jamie Lidell (Lausanne), Morcheeba
(Geneva), Just Jack (Zürich)

Broadcast Radio / TV
BBC Gilles Peterson's "Worldwide", Radio Nova, Color 3,
Radio FG, MTV, RTS "Radio Paradiso", France Inter "The
Alternatives », One FM, TSR, Rete1, Rete3, SRF Virus, Yes FM

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

German

Skills

Bass guitar

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Quentin

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This course is primarily here to make you want to play the bass, so that it is a pleasure! It will be based on practicing the instrument, on understanding and the role of the bass.

Theory will be based on the progress of practice. Step by step, practice and theory will thus be complementary, and will necessarily be useful!

Have you always dreamed of being able to play bass? it's time to get started!
Let the magic of music take hold of you and become the accomplished bassist you always wanted to be!

Join my bass class and let music bring joy and serenity into your life. Sign up now and begin your musical adventure!

“Music gives soul to our hearts and wings to thought.” - Plato

I am also here to advise you on the equipment you might need.
Advice on choosing an amplifier that suits your needs and fits your budget.
Choosing your first guitar, bass or ukulele, according to the criteria you want.
Also for small equipment, jack cables, plectrum/pick, tuner or instrument stand.

Possibility of offering this course to one of your loved ones, a very appreciated gift for people who would like to embark on a musical adventure!

Christopher

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You dreamed of learning a musical instrument🎶😀

You are in the right place.

I offer a teaching method adapted to what you are looking for musically.

Do not hesitate to contact me, I would be delighted to accompany you on your musical adventure.

Lorenzo

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Music is one of humanity's most important and influential cultural assets that transcends language. The guitar gives you access to a wide range of genres from classical, pop, rock, reggae, polka and folk (and much more).
It doesn't take much to start playing the guitar and make some progress. With me you will learn how to feel comfortable on the fretboard, how chords are constructed and how to find the notes yourself. How to improvise in different styles and everything you need to learn your favorite songs.

Daniel

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Learn Music by Getting Inspired!

Music is all about fun, isn't it? With me, you'll learn directly from the source. Whether you're passionate about rock, jazz, or curious to explore different styles, together we'll choose a repertoire that suits you and your level.

Discover how to play your instrument accurately and delve into the theoretical and technical intricacies of each piece, all without it becoming a chore.

Ready to turn your passion into a skill? Book your class now and begin this musical adventure!

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