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Chris Hodges

Chris Hodges has been performing for over fifteen years and has lived and worked in Atlanta, Birmingham, and New York City. His eclectic background of rock, pop, hip hop, blues, classic rock, bluegrass, and jazz allows him to fit in with (and add to) any music he happens to sit in on. As a studio bassist, Chris has logged hundreds of hours behind both electric and double bass. Whether laying down grooves for hip hop or playing on hard rock tracks, Chris is in his zone. Though still active in all styles as a freelance bassist, Chris has dedicated his attention and studies to jazz and has studied under some of the region’s most accomplished players and writers.

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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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 ...

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"The Chris Hodges Band is an amazing group of musicians...the perfect partner in all venues begging for entertainment. Whether...background music at a wine tasting dinner or full blown swing for a night of dancing, these guys deliver with flawless ease...this group should not be missed..." - Sharon S. (Flagship Theatre), via email

"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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