Hi there! My name is Mike Bear. I'm based in the Los Angeles area where I was born and raised. I've been playing bass for quite a long time. This page is to promote my skills as a player. Please check back frequently, My Space only allows 4 songs up at a time and I have tons to share. I won't be concentrating on sharing any solo material, or solo bass music too much. I really want to affirm my skills as a team player in a band situation.In addition to playing in various groups, I am a private bass instructor. I find that teaching is a great way to learn.I play mainly 6-string bass, I also play 4-string and fretless. I have some different basses that I use for different situations. I enjoy having that flexibility tone wise.As a player I have influences in many styles. I've had great experiences playing in different types of bands including: metal, rock, progressive, R & B, Hip Hop, folk, pop, funk, etc. I have played many shows over the years and recorded for quite a few different artists.The music posted above are limited examples of some of my playing in the sense that I can't put everything up I'd like. If you have any questions, feel free to write me here or at [email protected] people posted on my Top 8 are artists I am either currently working with or have worked with in the past. Some of their sites you can hear my playing, some you can't. I owe a lot to these people for their musical partnership. You should go check out the music and support some of these artists. My Top 8 will change from time to time.At this moment I'm fielding "for hire" gigs only. Please don't contact me because you know I'll love your band and want to do it for free. I'm a professional musician and I do my own music for free. That's enough. I am happy to talk music or bass to anyone who would like. If you are in the Los Angeles or Ventura area, you may also contact me with questions about getting bass instruction.This page is new as of July '06 so please forgive the basic look.I am addicted to the tone and feel of the bass guitar. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Thanks for reading.
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