Berniez40

Studied at The New England Conservatory, and Studied under Henry Portnoi my first year, Leslie (Tiny) Martin the next two years, and David Walter my last year. Henry Portnoi taught me how to use the bow efficiently. Leslie (Tiny) Martin, taught me how to loosen up, and still be serious. David Walter taught me how to phrase, write my own editions, invent new techniques, interpret modern music, and an entire litany of things that there is simply not enough room for here on this page. Upon my return to DFW I studied with Chuck Rainey for a year, and he taught me how to carry over what I learned on the upright to the electric, and not sound stilted.

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Birthday
Sep 14, 1959 (Age: 65)
Location
DFW Area Texas
Gender
Male
Occupation
Teacher
Current Setup
Three 5 String Frankenbass Electrics
Three Five String Frankenbass Uprights
Amps By Quilter, TC Electronics, Eden, and Gallien Krueger
Favorite Genres
Jazz, Praise, Classical
Gigs and Ensembles
Corporate Gigs with Jazz Combo
Restaurant Gig
Church Praise Team
Church Orchestra
Studio and Free Lance
Previously Owned Gear
Basses: Tyrolean Upright, Juzek Upright, Electrics: Alembics, Hagstroms, Kramers, Hayman 40/40, Numerous Ibanez Basses, Conklin Groove Tools, Lakland Skyline, Fenders both Jazz and P-Bass, Line 6 Digital Bass, Gibson Rippers, Gibson Grabbers, Several Hofners, Fernandes Basses, the list is almost endless...too many to remember
G.A.S. List
Dingwall 5 String, Italian Double Bass
Influences and Teachers
David Walter, and Chuck Rainey--Two best teachers--EVER..Influences--David Walter, Chuck Rainey, Rocco Prestia, Gary Karr, Ed Simpkins, Ron Carter, Ray Brown.
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Golf, Writing
Available for Instruction?
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  2. Double Bass Instruction
Teaching Credentials
Studies With David Walter, Henry Portnoi, Leslie Martin, Chuck Rainey

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