I primarily play upright bass, and electric bass. I also play
cello, my first instrument, now and then. I graduated with top
honors from Berklee College of Music
with a diploma in Music Performance on Bass. I am available for performances as a leader or as a sideman in
the San Francisco Bay Area.
I also am a composer, and my tunes have been featured in various Bay Area ensembles, in the Make*A*Circus shows from 1997 through 1999, and in independent movies, including the 2000 movie "In the Wake," directed by Erica Jordan. I now lead my own band, which works regularly in the Bay Area, including a gig every Friday night at Prima in Walnut Creek.
Lessons
I teach upright and electric bass - and enjoy teaching reliable and motivated students. Both young and adult students are welcome. Call me at 1-510-703-7035 or e-mail me at: kurt@ribak.com if you are interested.
Please note that if you cancel a lesson with less than 24 hours notice you will have to pay a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the lesson rate. The fee must be paid by the beginning of the next lesson.