Ray Riendeau

Biography
Teacher

Ray Riendeau is a highly sought after bassist whose versatile style and dedication to the instrument has earned him world tours and many major CD recording projects. His musical expertise and knowledge of the instrument keeps him busy as a composer, teacher, clinician and a touring / recording artist.

Ray is endorsed by ZON Basses , Aguilar Amplification, Accugroove Cabinets and MONO cases. He has been featured in many publications such as Bass Player, Bass Frontiers & Bassics to name a few. Ray is also a staff writer for Bass Musician Magazine and is a columnist for Talkbass.com's "ask a pro" section.

As a clinician, Ray has performed and demonstrated his concepts to students throughout the United States & Europe at events such as Bass Day - LA, The National Guitar Summer Workshop, The San Francisco Bass Weekend, The School of Bass in AZ and Bass Day New York 2001 which also featured Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Matt Garrison, Mike Pope and Christian McBride. Ray was also part of the ZON Ultimate Bass Concert in Berkley CA with Michael Manring, Todd Johnson and Damian Erskine. Riendeau is also acknowledged for his contributions alongside highly- revered guitarists such as Alex Machacek, Nat Janoff, John 5, Derek Taylor, Greg Koch, Gary Hoey, Jeff Kollman, Scott Mishoe, Ron Jarzombek, Pat Lachman, Mike Chlasciak, Neil Zaza, Curtis Reid & Rob Popescu.

Riendeau assisted in the research and development of Sunn bass amps and the Fender Bassman series combo amps for Fender Musical Instruments. Ray has also been a Fender clinician and authored an instructional DVD for Fender as well that is included in all bass packs sold all over the world.

Gear

Endorsements include: ZON basses, Accugroove, Aguilar, Lightwave systems, MONO cases and NAMBA gear.

Tags

Ray Riendeau bass, electric

Primary Instrument

Bass, electric

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Lessons include time keeping/groove playing, finger board awareness (harmony), Music theory, knowledge of scales, chord construction, progressions, arpeggios, techniques, stylistic integrity and more. Feel free to e-mail for further information: [email protected] Education Experience Instructional book/CD/DVD for alfred Publishing 2010 release Private instructor for over 20 years Staff writer for Bass Musician Magazine Staff writer for “Ask A Pro” section for TalkBass.com School Of Bass core instructor/performer 2004 & 2006 Author of Fender Instructional Bass video (included in all bass packs) Featured in “Ultimate Slap Bass” instructional book Fender Clinic Tour throughout U.S. and Europe Peavey Clinic tour U.S. Instructor/performer National Guitar Workshop, Bass Summit C.A. Clinics/performances at Musicians Institute C.A. Bass Day NYC 2001 performance with Matt Garrison, Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Christian McBride, Mike Pope and T. M. Stevens Mile High Bass Camp 2007 instructor with Chuck Rainey, Doug Johns and Damian Erskine