Bass Player 8001027

Genres: Jazz, Classical, Funk, Latin Jazz, Salsa, Colombian Folk, Rock, Urban Music, Trip-Hop, Tango
Skills: Double Bassist, Bassist, Guitarist, Composer
Languages: Spanish (native), English (B2), Portuguese (A2)

Diego
Year of birth – 1987
Height – 170 cm
Nationality: Colombian

Education
2021 Diploma in Modern Didactics in Music Teaching
2020 – 2021 Master’s in Music (Jazz & Classical Double Bass), Sergio Arboleda University, Bogotá, Colombia
2012 Studies in Double Bass & Classical Piano, Buenos Aires Government’s Conservatory, Argentina
2011 Bassist Performer Technician, Fernando Sor Music and Audio School, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Masterclasses :
Richard Bona
Alain Caron
John Benitez
Armando Gola
Ronald Carter
Otmaro Ruiz
Vinny Valentino

Experience
2024.01 – 2019.01 Double Bassist at Felipe Rey Quartet, Bogotá D.C., Colombia – performing jazz and original compositions
2014.01 Studio Recording Bassist at The Session Music Studio, Bogotá D.C., Colombia – recorded with various bands and genres
2012.01 Double Bassist at Tres Arcos Music Trio, Buenos Aires, Argentina & Valparaíso, Chile – performed tango music
2012.01 Music & Chess Workshop Leader at La Fábrica de los Sueños, Buenos Aires, Argentina – community education for vulnerable populations
2011.01 – 2012.01 Guitar, Piano, and Bass Teacher at Mangoré Arts School, Bogotá D.C., Colombia – taught children aged 4–12
2010.01 – 2011.01 Guitar, Piano, and Bass Teacher at Ángel Music Academy, Bogotá D.C., Colombia – taught all ages and skill levels
2009.01 – 2011.01 Bassist at Delincuente Music Band, Bogotá D.C., Colombia – performed rock music
2003.01 – 2007.01 Bassist & Acoustic Guitarist at K-trá Music Band, Bogotá, Colombia & Lima, Peru – performed Colombian folk and urban music

Achievements
1st Place – Elite Rock Festival 2006 (K-trá Band), Bogotá, Colombia
1st Place – Circuito Rock Festival 2007 (K-trá Band), Bogotá, Colombia
3rd Place – Guitarra Sur Festival 2006, Open Category, Bogotá, Colombia