Todd Johnson's Bass Masterclass - 1&2 March 2008, Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, UK

"Todd Johnson is the only person I've had a bass lesson from in the last 15 years - his ability to break down and explain jazz bass concepts and jazz harmony even to total jazz beginners is remarkable, and I highly recommend him as a teacher and player. This will surely be a wonderful masterclass." - Steve Lawson, UK Solo Bassist

Biography: With his Zon signature model six-string bass, Johnson uses an innovative technique where he plays chord changes and bass lines simultaneously, giving him an uniquely rich and fuller sound that proves extremely useful in both solo and small combo work. In addition to his work with the Ron Escheté Trio, Johnson has performed and recorded with other artists, including Kristin Korb, Mike Stern, Jim Martinez, and Dave Weckl, among others. As a seasoned performing artist, Todd Johnson has developed a rich philosophy encompassing his spiritual, educational and achievement-oriented sides. Johnson sees his talent as a gift from God to continually enhance and develop. Though Johnson dedicates himself largely to performing and recording, he also teaches courses and workshops in a variety of settings. Todd has taught since 1991 at such notable schools as California Institute of the Arts, Musicians Institute (BIT) and The Master's College. His unique style keeps him in demand as a clinician and performer demonstrating his innovative techniques and concepts throughout the U.S and now in the UK with Bass Master Class! Student Skill Prerequisites: Intermediate onwards. Workshop Times: 9:45am to –6pm (both days) Normal Workshop Price: £265 per student (includes a lunchtime allowance for both days). NOW ONLY £159!! Todd’'s Workshop Topics include: Improvisation - Learn to sing on your bass without thinking about scales Vertical and Horizontal approaches to Fingerbaord harmony The amazing Floating Thumb technique - gaining control of your notes Todds speciality Chord Melody - play basslines and chords at the same time PLUS - Special short solo peformances exclusively for Bass Masterclass students!