Guest teacher profile: Blyss

Blyss is a versatile and seasoned bassist whose musical journey began in the famous Treme neighborhood of New Orleans, La. Since relocating the San Francisco Bay Area Blyss has played with many well known Bay Area artists and ensembles in addition to national recording and touring acts like R&B singer Jon B , singer/songwriter Nya Jade and Urban Punk featuring Sergio Medes & Black Eyed Peas protege H20 and American Idol Season 3 Finalist LaToya London. While supporting an eclectic array of artists Blyss has also shared stages with Outkast, Evanescence, Maroon 5, the Dave Mathews Band, the Roots, Raphael Saadiq and has played and recorded with members of Michael Bolton, Shania Twain, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder & David Bowie’s backing bands. Blyss holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, East bay and stays busy playing with the 6:13 Band and Orchestra at Neighborhood Church in Castro Valley, Ca., Bridges Community Church, The Oakland Youth Chorus, private instruction,and various freelance gigs in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. He also works with two wonderful non-profit organizations , Art & Soul Music and Music for Minors that provide Music education to elementary school students in Foster City, Redwood City, Ca. Website http://www.sonofabass.com Blyss Proudly Endorses: Aguilar Amplification Mike Lull Custom Guitars Gruv Gear Dunlop / MXR Bass Innovations