Seattle-Area Instrumentalist and Vocalist
Got a hole in your band? Jeff brings 30+ years of experience as a bassist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. He actively works in many styles of music, with original and cover bands, singer-songwriters, churches, and theaters.
Bass - electric fretted and fretless, upright/acoustic, synth
Vocals - high baritone / low tenor, varied styles, lead or backing
Guitar - electric, acoustic
Keyboards - piano, bass synth, Rhodes/Wurli, synth strings
Folk - mandolin/mandola/mandocello, tenor banjo, plectrum banjo, ukelele, and more!
Click HERE for a list of the main projects I am currently involved with.
Private Music Instructor
Looking to become a better musician, or even just starting out? Jeff teaches out of his home in Renton, WA. Ideal students are motivated adults looking to grow their playing and achieve their goals - whatever they are!
Solidifying your theory and technique
Learning existing songs and how to develop original parts in various styles
Working more effectively with other musicians
Jeff offers private lessons on the following instruments:
Bass Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Beginning Mandolin
Interested in something not listed here? There's a good chance you could still find value in private lessons for all the reasons listed above. Let's talk!
Ensemble Consultant
Does your band or ensemble need a tune up, with objective ears? Jeff’s 30+ years working with so many varied groups has given him the opportunity to share what makes a good band work and what’s holding your ensemble back from that next level of effectiveness.
Understanding your musical individual and collective goals
Listening to each other and being more responsive
Playing less to achieve more
Custom Music Arrangements
Is your group looking for new music, or do you have dreams of adding new sounds to your ensemble? Jeff is building a library of string arrangements and would love to help you with your needs. What do you have coming up?
- A wedding?
- That song that you’ve always wanted to record?
- Your album release concert?