Thomas Mitchell has over 15 years of experience playing bass in Brisbane. During this time, he’s honed a depth of knowledge that stretches across a variety of genres, including jazz, funk, rock, pop, hip-hop, and many more.
Having studied jazz & contemporary bass at the Griffith Conservatorium of Music, Tom later worked as a resident bass player for Royal Caribbean, playing on cruise ships across the world. Since returning to Brisbane, he’s focused on lending his expertise to original projects as a professional session player/producer. Notable projects include:
Mum’s Tennis Friends, Evangie (Winner QUBE Effect 2021 – Best Overall Performance), Pressuremaps (Black Bear Lodge BOTB Semi-Finalist), and Harley Meszaros (2022 QUBE Effect nominee).
Tom also works as a session player for corporate & covers gigs – he’s played weddings, musical theatre productions, and recently he performed at the EKKA with Brisbane’s-own Ben Sheehy (Top 6, Australian Idol 2023).
Now, having combined his expert knowledge of music theory & technique with over a decade’s worth of practical experience, Tom wants to pass it on to you! For the first time EVER, he’s offering private bass lessons.
Each lesson is shaped to cater to the individual students’ needs & goals – whether you’re just starting out, wanting to play with a band, or just looking to get better, Tom will be able to guide you along the next steps on your musical journey.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your first lesson with Tom Mitchell now!