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Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk, Disco, Pop, R & B, Gospel, Classical, Raggae, Metal, Country, MUSIC!

Welcome to the Bass Oasis, home of the professional recording and performing artist and musician for hire,
 
Chris "Chez" Chesna

Bass Oasis 2005-2008(C)
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Photos courtesy of Schaefer-Chamberlain Studios Concord, MA

 
 
 
Instruments Taught

Instruction is offered from beginning to advanced levels on the following instruments:

* Electric Basses (4,5,6-string and fretless)

* Acoustic/Electric Guitar

* Drums (snare drum, drum set)

* Saxophone (alto, tenor)

NOW ALSO TEACHING AT BLT MUSIC, BILLERICA MA 

My experience as a musical artisan spans over 25 years in study, performance, education, and recording. As a University of Lowell alum circa 1992, the school's advanced and intense music curriculum  catapaulted my skills in order to expand my own abilities as a professional performer and educator, and share my knowledge and musical wisdom with many satisfied and concurrent students. Past and present professional performances and sessions include work with:

Blue Man Group / Iggy Pop band  / Chuck Berry keyboardist Vic Lane / Vinnie Moore band member Michael Bean / Count Basie Orchestra / Mass. Lions All-State Concert Band / B Street Blues / Bandalobo

The Gift: Music, like any other natural talent, is a gift from God. I take no credit for what has been given to me. While some appear to have truly touched, and others seem to have been "missed", I have learned that EVERYONE has the ability to express themselves musically with time and perserverance. Music is a human outlet to free expression of the soul. It has proven to have shown healing effects of the mind and body.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

I can be seen live at the following events. Just click on the links below for calendars:

B Street Blues

www.thejavaroom.com

 

Each $ you donate will be directly applied to resources, text, and time spent performing for, and educating people, young and old, about music appreciation, music theory and how music can be an instrument for peace. This is done by way of volunteering services like live performances for fundraisers, i.e. the Annual Hot Dog Safari. At last year's event I played 7 hours straight to over 12,000 people to help raise money for the Jimmy Fund. Your consideration and gift is needed and appreciated to keep the gift of music alive. Thank you very much!

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Solo Chez at the Java Room Sep 2008
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Solo Bass Show at the Java Room Sep 5th 2008

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LESSON RATES: Rates are dependent upon lesson time, as shown below:

30 min/week: $30.

1 hour/week: $45.

70 minutes bi-monthly: $50.

Free travel distance is 15 miles from zip code 01821. Additional travel at .58.5/mile each way

 I teach students from ages 5-95, and have had students from Switzerland, and the UK come to me! Please call for more information. I currently serve students in the Metro Boston, Central and Northeastern Massachusetts areas and Southern New Hampshire. 

 

Live Performance Rates

$160. min. or $75/hour (3 hrs or less performance time)

 Travel: At cost

Cartage: $15.

 

Recording Session Rates

$150./song or piece (up to 7 minutes) with liner note credits

or

$75/hour live studio time with liner note credits

 

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Contact

By telephone, I can be reached at 978-987-4249

E-mail: bassoasis@yahoo.com

 

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Favorite Links

Activebass

Go Pro Music

www.myspace.com/bassoasis

B Street Blues

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Want to get in touch? You can send me e-mail at:

bassoasis@yahoo.com