Concord Conservatory of MusicConcord Conservatory of Music
Justin Meyer teaches both acoustic and electric basses, and has taught students interested in everything: classical, bluegrass, jazz, rock, pop, hip hop, you name it! “One of the many great things about playing the bass is that there are numerous playing opportunities available to the advancing student. Fortunately, the fundamentals of good bass playing apply to all genres of music! I ask that my students practice as regularly as their schedules will allow.”
As a performer, Justin’s musical versatility shines through his involvement in a wide array of musical settings across New England. He leads his own bands and lends his talents to genres spanning rock, blues, jazz, and classical music. His impressive list of collaborations includes performances with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Bucky Pizzarelli, The Four Freshmen, Arlen Roth, Harry Allen, Ken Peplowski, David Amram, Gordon Webster, The Indian Hill Symphony, and the New Black Eagle Jazz Band, as well as many other Boston area jazz, blues and Celtic music notables.
Justin Meyer is a versatile musician and educator with a rich academic background and extensive performance and teaching experience. He holds a Masters Degree from the Longy School of Music, studying with Charlie Binacos, and attended Berklee School of Music. Justin’s academic pursuits also led him to earn a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, adding depth to his musical perspective.
Justin describes himself as “New England’s biggest University of Carolina sports fan.” He is also an avid reader. “I subscribe to the New York Review of books, and just finished a Gregg Allman biography and am currently reading Pu Songling’s Strange tales from a Chinese studio.”