Bass Tricks

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Bass Tricks | Brett Belanger
Spice up your playing by learning how to employ triplets, skips, drops, and hammer-ons/pull-offs tastefully and effectively with jazz bassist and educator Brett Belanger.

This course is recommended for Bassists of ALL levels.

THURSDAY, JULY 1
2PM-3PM

ABOUT BRETT BELANGER

A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Brett Belanger developed an interest in music performance at the age of 11 when he began playing alto saxophone in middle school band. At age 12 he began playing electric bass and was influenced by artists such as Jaco Pastorius. His jazz education began at this time with multi-instrumentalist Charlie Parker. In high school Brett attended the Fine Art Center studying both saxophone and bass under guitarist Steve Watson while also taking lessons with saxophonist Matt Olson.

During this time he developed a strong foundation in jazz performance and theory while also winning a best in class award. Upon graduating, Brett auditioned at the College of Charleston for jazz bass where he earned his B.A. in Jazz Performance under the mentorship of Frank Duvall. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and received three music awards including “Outstanding Student” and “School of the Arts Scholar”. After a short time at the college, Brett began studying double bass which he now plays professionally all over the South East at restaurants, listening rooms, hotels, and in music festivals. Brett is currently earning his Artist Certificate at the College of Charleston.