Bass Guitar with Steven F.

EDUCATION Webster University, College of Fine Arts (1999-2003) Department of Music, Jazz Performance Major “emphasis in Bass”/ "minor in piano" Teachers: Jay Hungerford, bass/ Dan Eubanks, bass, jazz ensemble/ Carolbeth True, piano/ Rob Block, jazz improvisation, jazz theory, jazz ensemble/ Paul DeMarinis, jazz improvisation, jazz history, jazz ensemble/ Kim Portnoy, composition, jazz scoring & arranging, jazz theory/ Steve Schenkel, jazz theory/ Tom Byrne, jazz ensemble/ Dan Rubright, commercial composition, jazz ensemble/ Robert Chamberlin, music theory/ Earl Henry, music theory/ Karen Trinkle, music theory/ Glen Bauer, music history EXPERIENCE AND MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS -Ten plus years providing lessons as a bass instructor. -More than sixteen years of experience in the field of music and as a professional working musician. -Eighteen years of experience in music retail / retail sales and management duties. In addition, also providing guitar luthier repair services. -Signed a blanket-license agreement with MTV allowing for the use of original music to be used and aired in a syndicated television series “Next.” -Active member of BMI. -Currently performing with several successful regional bands that have opened up for many national acts such as Sammy Hagar, Live, and They Might Be Giants.