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Peter Gemus

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music with fifteen years of professional experience playing the double bass and electric bass. Musician who seeks to impart a positive experience and share excitement for music in both performing and teaching. Additional experience includes teaching bass lessons and serving as a rhythm section coach for a high school jazz band, teaching bass sectionals to middle school orchestra classes, and private lesson teaching.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Musician

01.2010 - Current
  • Fifteen years experience as a full time working musician playing in a wide variety of settings including music clubs, festivals, bars, restaurants, and private events
  • Performed at notable venues and festivals such as Memorial Hall, The Metropolitan Opera House, Blue Wisp, Bop-Stop, Sam First, Bar Next Door at La Lanterna, Midpoint Music Festival, Columbus Jazz and Ribs Festival, Palm Springs International Jazz Festival, and the NCPA Jazz Festival in Mumbai, India
  • Performed with musicians including John Von Ohlen, Theo Saunders, Benn Clatworthy, Dean Koba, The L.A. 6, Bob Sheppard, Steve Schmidt, Phil Degreg, Barry Ries, Jim Connerley, Rob Allgeyer, Dan Faehnle, Philip Paul, Mandy Gaines, Melvin Broach, and many others
  • Recorded four albums and toured extensively with the band The Happy Maladies
  • Held a steady engagement at Dee Felice Cafe performing every Friday and Saturday night in jazz quintet, quartet, and trio settings from 2010-2020
  • Held a steady engagement at 1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab performing every Tuesday and Thursday night in jazz duo and trio settings from 2013-2020

Double Bass and Electric Bass Teacher

02.2019 - 11.2019

John Muir Middle School, August 2024 - November 2024

  • Taught group double bass sectional lessons for the middle school orchestra and beginning strings class

Angeles Academy of Music, October 2023 - July 2024

  • Taught private electric bass, guitar, ukulele, and music theory lessons to students of all ages

St. Xavier High School, February 2019 - November 2019

  • Taught private double bass and electric bass lessons
  • Served as a coach for the rhythm section in the high school jazz band

Education

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies, Magna Cum Laude

University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music
05-2023

Private Studies -

12-2015

Jazz Studies -

University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
06-2010

Classical Double Bass Performance -

Manhattan School of Music Pre-college
06-2007

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of double bass and electric bass technique, music theory, notation, composition, and arranging for both small and large ensembles
  • Performance experience in a wide variety of musical styles including large and small ensemble jazz, symphony orchestra, classical chamber ensemble, classical double bass solo repertoire, rock, funk, folk, and bluegrass
  • Experience teaching private and group lessons
  • Experience with music notation software, recording software and techniques, and producing
  • Knowledge of string instrument set-up and maintenance

Timeline

Double Bass and Electric Bass Teacher

02.2019 - 11.2019

Freelance Musician

01.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies, Magna Cum Laude

University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music

Private Studies -

Jazz Studies -

University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

Classical Double Bass Performance -

Manhattan School of Music Pre-college
Peter Gemus