Chris Adriaanse

Bassist | Composer | Educator

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About Chris

Chris Adriaanse is a versatile upright and electric bassist and educator based in Toronto. For nearly 20 years he has been a busy session player backing up indie artists, song writers, jazz vocalists, country artists and more in clubs, recording sessions and tours. He also teaches music lessons to people of all ages and experience levels out of his studio in Parkdale.

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Music lessons

Chris Adriaanse, professional bass player, teacher ,improviser, composer

Chris loves spreading the joy of music through teaching. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a professional musician and music teacher. This experience, plus his Bachelor of Fine Arts Honors in Music and RCM training in Classical Guitar, has led to familiarity with many kinds of music.

Lessons can cover everything from fundamental techniques to advanced topics on:

  • Guitar
  • Bass guitar or Double Bass
  • Music Theory, and notation
  • Ear Training

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Live Music

Chris often provides live jazz for events, contributing to the atmosphere with a small jazz combo. His performances suit a variety of occasions, including:

  • Cocktail hours
  • Dinners
  • Weddings
  • Corporate events
  • Parties and gatherings

Chris has had the privilege of performing at venues ranging from intimate homes to prestigious locations like the ROM, the AGO, and Casa Loma, as well as banquet halls and hotels.

Chris Adriaanse, professional bass player, teacher ,improviser, composer, live jazz perormance
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Upcoming Events

The New Dominion Skifflers

The Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A7, Canada

April 26, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Steadfast Strangers

Steadfast Brewing Company - 301 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto

April 27, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

April 27, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Combo Royale

Grossman's Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G3, Cana

May 2, 2025 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Ori Dagan

Drom Taberna

May 3, 2025 @ 2:30 AM - 3:30 AM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

May 4, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Astrosurf

Goodlot Brewery

May 11, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

May 11, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Woodshed Orchestra

The Jazz Bistro

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

May 18, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Steadfast Strangers

Steadfast Brewing Company - 301 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto

May 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

May 25, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

June 1, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Combo Royale

Grossman's Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G3, Cana

June 6, 2025 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

June 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

June 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Happy pals

Grossman's Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G3, Cana

June 21, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Nat Beja Trio

Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada

June 22, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Don't hesitate to get in touch with me about lessons, playing bass for your project, or live music for your event!