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Evan Chudnow is a Grammy Nominated Bass Guitarist, Producer, Audio Engineer, & Songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. He's been playing the Electric Bass for over 24 years, and moved to L.A. in 2011 to study at Los Angeles College of Music and break in to the LA scene. At LACM he had the honor of studying under world class musicians such as Jerry Watts (Andy Summers, Herbie Hancock), Steve Billman (Brian Brohmberg, Frank Gambale), Mark Browne (Melissa Etheridge, Paula Cole), Joey Heredia (Sheila E., Stevie Wonder), David Levray (Les McCann, Sergio Mendes), Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai, Marvin "Smitty" Smith), and many others. After receiving his Associate of Arts Degree in Music Performance (Bass Guitar) in the Fall of 2012, Evan started working as a freelance musician gigging all over LA and beyond. Over the years Evan has built up a reputation of being very versatile and easy to work with, able to jump into any situation with great energy, vibe, and preparation. All of the songs and videos on this page are from various bands and projects he's been a part of.
*Click on the "References" tab at the top of page to read testimonials from musicians and students that have worked with Evan.
In 2015 Evan aligned with Ernie Ball Music Man for an endorsement!
"I've been in love with Ernie Ball Music Man Bass Guitars ever since the first time I played one. Their quality tone & craftsmanship is unparalleled, and their basses have been my main axes for many years now. I feel very honored to be endorsed by such a well respected company, and to be a part of the Ernie Ball Music Man family!"
In 2018 Evan continued his education & versatility by studying Audio Engineering at Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA. He opened his own recording studio in 2019 called The Spacemint in Los Angeles (Highland Park), visit www.TheSpacemint.com for more info.
in 2023 Evan played Bass on the album "Grocery Shopping With My Mother" by Kevin Powell, which was nominated for a Grammy for best Spoken Word Poetry Album. Check out the song For V(formerly Eve Ensler) to hear Evan's Bass!
*Click on the Bands+Gigs tab for a list of bands/artists Evan has played with
Education
Los Angeles College Of Music - Music Performance, Bass Guitar (2012)
Associate of Arts Degree, Tutoring Certificate, President's Honor Roll
Musicians Institute - Audio Engineering (2018)
Certificate in Audio Engineering, Pro Tools User & Operator Certified
Saint Louis University - Bachelor's in Psychology (2007)
Cum Laude, Communications Minor
For Private Lessons email Evan@EvanOnTheBass.com
*For lesson reviews please click on "References" at the top of the page!
