Bass

Andy Dow is in high demand as a bass player in the Boston music scene. Whether it’s playing with songwriters Jennifer Greer, Chris O’Brien, Kate Klim and Antje Duvekot, or with modern jazz groups like Choose to Find and Infinite Out, Brazilian music with Maluka, or playing for local theater productions, he continues to bring his sound and spirit to each project. Andy has also had the pleasure of playing on stage with some great jazz musicians such as Nat Mugavero, Jeff Galindo, Phil Grenadier, Jerry Sabatini, Chris Veilleux and Shawn Berry. He’s recorded with Choose to Find, Sarah Fimm, Eric Colville, Burt Lafontaine, Lindsay Smith and on two of Evren Ozan’s album’s, including Alluvia, which won “Best Instrumental Album” of 2007 at the Native American Music Awards. Andy teaches bass guitar and beginning guitar at The Musical Suite and is the bass guitar instructor at Day Jams Summer Music Camp in Malden, MA.

Joe has been performing professionally for the past 30 years in such notable bands as The Fools and Beatle-juice, playing hundreds of shows to devoted fans each year. Having shared the stage with everyone from the Eagles, Rush and the Ramones, Joe brings a diverse and pragmatic wealth of experience to his teaching style. With seven albums to his credit, and studio side work with a number of Boston area musicians, he is adept in all styles of music. Joe has been teaching private lessons and inspiring musicians of all ages with his Blues/Rock/Jazz Jammin’ ensemble for many years at the Musical Suite.

Teaching instrumental students of all levels, Chuck emphasizes music fundamentals, improvisation, and repertoire development. In addition, he teaches three Music Industry Studies classes: a Recording Arts class, focusing on digital recording techniques and studio post-production; a Concert Production class, focusing on live sound reinforcement, stage & artist management; and a Music Business class focusing on promotions, marketing, and distribution. Chuck graduated from San Francisco State University with a Master of Arts in Creative Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, in 2002. Playing the San Francisco jazz scene in the late 90′s with musicians like alto saxophonist John Handy (Charles Mingus), drummer Eddie Marshall, and guitarist Mimi Fox, Walker toured both American coasts, Canada & Mexico, and has performed extensively with Team Scrub, End of the World Ensemble, Skyline Electric, Jivechops Ensemble, Random House Band, and his own band, the Chuck Walker Trio featuring tenor sax legend Daniel Jackson (Ray Charles, Jimmy Smith, Art Farmer).

As an instructor, Chuck brings his rich repertoire of classic jazz standards, innovative original material and improvisational music training to his teaching experience at the Musical Suite. With a deep passion for music, the arts and creativity, Chuck is a patient, experienced teacher who enjoys sharing the gift of music. He custom tailors his teaching technique for each student to make every lesson comprehensive, fulfilling, and enjoyable. Whether you’re interested in the blues, jazz, funk, rock, or reggae, Chuck works with you to research popular artists of that genre and to develop your personal repertoire.