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Chris Hodges
The drive and passion that Chris possesses is clear when you see him perform. Always full of vigor and fully encapsulated by the energy of the music.
Gear
- 2005 3/4 upright bass - Warrior 6 string electric - Ibanez 5 string electric - DTAR EQ/Notch filter (for upright) - David Eden WT550 - SWR 4X10 cabinet - D'Addario XL Nickel (electric) - D'Addario Zyex (double bass)
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Take Five With Chris Hodges
by AAJ Staff
Meet Chris Hodges : I began playing electric bass at the age of fourteen. I played rock, country, pop, etc. When I was seventeen, I bought Jaco's Jaco Pastorious (Epic, 1976) and absolutely became hooked on jazz. At age nineteen, I began to play upright because I had gotten into a lot of old jazz.Instrument(s): Bass (electric and upright), piano, guitar.Your sound and approach to music: I've struggled for a long time with writing music and ...
read more"The Chris Hodges Band had a … sound that was just perfect for our setting. The band was sensitive to our guest's desire to be able to talk during our event. In fact, we've had several requests for a repeat performance next year!" - Kendall S. (Wiregrass Museum of Art), Via Email
Primary Instrument
Bass
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
-Teaching private lessons since 1999 -Guest lecturing since 2007 -Background in Music Education Subjects: -Electric Bass -Upright Bass -Music Theory Rates: -$20/30 minute session (save when you bulk pay for sessions) -$30/45 minute session (save when you bulk pay for sessions) Hours: -Monday-Friday, 4:30-7:00 pm -Saturday & Sunday, 2:00-6:00 pm
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson