Birch Pereira

Bass (Upright & Electric)

Teaches at Dusty Strings: Flexible, including weekends
Ages taught: All ages
Levels taught: All levels

Teacher Biography: Birch has built a strong reputation in the Northwest as an accomplished bass player, composer, and producer. His diverse musical background includes playing in symphony orchestras, a jazz performance degree from the University of Washington, and private studies with salsa bassist Joe Santiago and Senegalese percussionist Ibrahima Camara. He has gigged with a variety of bands ranging from jazz to Americana, funk, hip hop, salsa, Brazilian, and Afro-pop. Birch encourages students to explore genres they'd like to learn, and also suggests other songs/artists to study. He helps students begin to grasp the many unique (and often contrasting) ways to play within each genre, and the “feel” that gives each style of music its character. Visit Birch's website.