Bass | Nelson Williams | Beginning | Period 1 | Week 3 (July 21-26, 2024)
This class will be all about basic technique for the upright bass and its stylistic role in Old-Time music. We’ll be working through various left and right hand techniques along with music theory concepts that are beneficial to the ever budding bassist. Whether you’re a first timer to the bass or a bassist looking to improve technique and add something else to your toolkit, this class will be for you!
About the Instructor
Nelson Williams is an upright player based in New Orleans, LA. Born and raised in South Louisiana, Nelson is a child of the diverse and influential music culture that permeates throughout the region. Nelson’s range of musical influences extend from classical to jazz to various forms of Black string-band music (Old-Time, Blues, Bluegrass, Creole). An “On-Call” and “Go-To” bass player while in New Orleans, Nelson has performed across the nation and aboard at venues and festivals like the Kennedy Center, NPR Tiny Desk, the Grand Ole Opry, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, KEXP and more. Nelson is a founding member of the Black string-band, New Dangerfield and a member of the acclaimed bluegrass band, Chris Jones and the Nightdrivers.