Professional Profile

Doug Walker (b.1979) is one of the few left-handed acoustic bassists in the country. Originally from Sacramento, CA, he first took up the electric bass at age fourteen and quickly became serious about the craft. His interest in jazz and the acoustic bass flourished while studying with Dr. Joe Gilman. Doug received higher education at San Diego State University on full scholarship, studying with bassist Bob Magnusson and pianist/composer Richard Thompson, ultimately earning an M.M. in jazz studies. Doug continues to teach, compose, and perform in San Diego amid a circle of exceptional musicians... [read more]

BASSIST

As an acoustic and electric bassist, my musical endeavors span many genres.

COMPOSER

The creation and exploration of original music has always been a passionate focus.

INSTRUCTOR

Become a solid musician by learning fundamental harmony from the ground up.


Full Biography

Doug Walker (b.1979) is one of the few left-handed acoustic bassists in the country. Born and raised in Sacramento, CA, his interest in music began as far back as he can remember. Although he first studied the alto saxophone from ages ten through twelve, he discovered the electric bass at age fourteen. Inspired by the creative funk bass lines of Les Claypool and Flea, he quickly became serious about the craft which soon led to predecessors Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, and Jaco Pastorius.

Doug's interest in jazz and the acoustic bass flourished while studying with Dr. Joe Gilman at American River Community College, where he immersed himself in numerous academic and professional ensembles, and sought after the sound of a new line of heros– Ron Carter, Dave Holland, Scott LaFaro, and Charlie Haden. Doug pursued higher education at San Diego State University on full scholarship, while studying with world-class bassist Bob Magnusson, as well as pianist/composers Rick Helzer and Richard Thompson, ultimately earning the M.M. degree in jazz studies.

Based in San Diego, Doug has played an integral role in many creative projects, spanning the entire spectrum of jazz and beyond. He continues to teach, compose, and perform in Southern California amid a circle of exceptional musicians.


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