Richard Thomas

Company Brook Mays/Zoo Music
Address 6731 Fairlawn Rd
Frisco, TX USA
URL http://worldwidesoul.com
Email rich@worldwidesoul.com
Phone # 972-668-3343
Instruments Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Theory, Ear Training
Musical Styles Funk/R&B, Rock/Pop, Alternative, Blues, Jazz, Punk, Reggae, Acoustic/Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Christian, Classical, Experimental
Skill Levels All levels

Personal Statement

I have had some wonderful teachers that really shaped both my career and my life. I hope I'll have the same impact on a few of my students too. I try to teach a balanced course of theory, technique and then tie it all together with practical application. I stress ear training because I find that to be the biggest factor in a students sucess.

Teaching Details

Teaching Experience 10 Years
Teaching Location Teach from my home or Brook Mays on LBJ and Monfort also teach at Zoo Music in Garland and East Dallas.
Cancellation Policy 24hr notice is required.
Teaching Hours
Sunday: Off
Monday: Full
Tuesday: Full
Wednesday: Several openings thru out the day
Thursday: Full
Friday: Off
Saturday: Off
Musical Influences Miles Davis and all his bassists. Maceo Parker is a favorite. Of course Jaco, Marcus, Stanley, Victor, Chuck Rainey and a host of others in many styles.
Performing Experience Rich has lead popular Dallas based group Filet of Soul for over 10 yrs. At the same time subbing for groups around town. Rich has done recording with local artists. As an in demand bassist an leader Rich plays on average 250 shows a year.
Education & Training Studied bass with Chuck Rainey; John Adams of UNT and Roger Fratina principle bassist of the Dallas Symphony.