Freddie the Bassist
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Electric and double bass, arranger, vocalist and teacher.

Freddie the Bassist

Performing, recording and collaborating with acts, artists and writers, across every genre.

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live shows, sessions & tours
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festivals, including Glastonbury & the Isle of Wight
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teaching, including ICMP faculty
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About

Meet Freddie

Freddie Draper holding a Fender bass

Freddie Draper is a professional Electric Bass Player performing, recording and collaborating with a number of acts, artists and writers. Freddie enjoys playing all genres including Rock, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Disco, Prog, R&B, Musical Theatre and Classical.

In addition to Bass Guitar, Freddie is also a Double Bass player working with groups, ensembles and orchestras, playing original compositions and covers. His sight reading skills are a bonus in both performing and recording environments.

Freddie is also a trained singer and provides Vocals in a number of collaborations - regularly providing both lead and backing vocals for a variety of projects, including Function Bands, Tribute Shows and Original Artists.

With over 18 years of teaching music, Freddie has had the privilege of working with students of all levels and backgrounds. Previous clientele include ICMP London, Bath Spa University, Morley College & eBassguitar lessons. His teaching expertise spans one-on-one sessions, group lessons, and online delivery, allowing him to adapt his methods to meet the unique needs of each student - whether it be beginner to advanced!

Freddie proudly endorses Cosmic Ears, Darkglass Electronics and Tech 21 pedals.

Services

What he offers

Bass Guitar

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Bass Guitar

Live, session and remote, every genre.

Electric bass for acts, artists and writers, on tour, in the studio and depping at short notice, reading on sight.

Double Bass

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Double Bass

Upright for orchestras, ensembles and jazz.

Original compositions and covers with groups and orchestras, reading notation or jazz changes on stage and in the studio.

Vocals

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Vocals

Lead and backing, trained and gig-ready.

A trained singer covering lead and backing vocals for function bands, tribute shows and original artists, from Yacht Rock to metal.

Recording

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Recording

Industry-standard parts from a home studio.

Remote or on-site sessions for clients worldwide: bass guitar, double bass, guitar, MIDI and vocals, turned around at short notice.

Transcription & Arrangement

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Transcription & Arrangement

Scores, charts and arrangements.

Known as “the Sibelius Wizard”, transcribing and arranging for Scott’s Bass Lessons, Marshall, eBassguitar and touring orchestras.

Tuition

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Tuition

ICMP faculty, lessons for all levels.

Teaching at ICMP London and eBassguitar, with First-Class honours, a Rockschool teaching licentiate and a PGCTLHE. Advanced DBS checked.

Other Instruments

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Other Instruments

Guitar and keys when a track needs them.

Guitar and keyboard work for artists, including a run playing lead guitar for T’Pau in the Caribbean.

Anything Else?

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Anything Else?

Not listed? Chances are the answer’s yes.

Any other musical service you need but can’t see here. Just get in touch below.

Live & video

Watch & listen

A selection of live performances and music videos. Hover to preview, click to play.

Live band on stage
Freddie playing double bass on a festival stage
Freddie playing electric bass under green light
Freddie and the band on a festival stage
Vocalist and band under blue stage light
Freddie on stage under green light with the band
Freddie with a bass under magenta light
Freddie and the band performing live
Freddie playing double bass
Freddie performing at an outdoor festival
Freddie playing double bass, close up
Freddie playing bass under blue stage light
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performances across clubs, theatres, festivals & ships
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tours & multi-year residencies
Collaborators

Who he’s played with

A cross-section of the artists, institutions and shows he has performed and recorded with. Pick a category to light it up; tap any name to open its page.

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& many more

Teaching

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Freddie has taught privately for 18 years and joined the faculty at London’s ICMP in 2015, specialising in bass, arranging, musicology and academic writing. He graduated from ICMP with First-Class Honours, a Rockschool Level 6 Teaching Licentiate and the Best Bassist award, and holds a First-Class PGCTLHE from the University of East London.

A self-confessed tech nerd, Freddie has cultivated a robust global teaching presence through a meticulously refined digital studio, using high-fidelity platforms to keep his world-class bass tuition as immersive and rigorous as an in-person session. Lessons run over Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and Google Hangouts, bridging geographical gaps for students across every continent. Since 2023 he has also taught and written courses for the eBassguitar community.

Bass technique Reading & writing music Harmony & theory Aural & transcription Sight-reading Improvising Walking bass Bowed double bass Slap bass Tone sculpting Grades 1–8 (ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool) Music history & philosophy Tips on teaching music Any song you wish to learn
Freddie teaching a bass lesson

“An excellent teacher. What really stands out is his ability to adapt his methods to each student’s learning style, even within a group setting. A great balance of practice and theory, and he always makes each lesson fun.”

Crystal, beginner bassist

“Freddie is freakin’ awesome. I’ve been through quite a few teachers and never had this much fun, made this much progress, or had this many aha moments. He always has something new and exciting to share, and his follow-up is superb.”

Laurel, eBassguitar student

“Freddie is an absolutely amazing teacher. Patient and encouraging, he instils the importance of practice, and went above and beyond by asking us each week to study a bassist and bring our findings to class. I learnt so much.”

Jessica, ICMP degree student

“Freddie has an encyclopaedic knowledge of bass playing and music theory, which coupled with a passion for his instrument and care for his students makes an enjoyable and informative lesson. He filled many gaps in my understanding.”

Stephen, ICMP student

“Freddie is a true professional musician: a versatile, experienced player and passionate teacher. He turned a pure guitarist into a proper bass player. Prepare yourself for some nerdy bass stuff and cool stories too!”

Nicoló, professional guitarist

Watch Freddie teach

Lessons & masterclasses from his eBassGuitar series. Tap to watch
Booking

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Eager to explore a collaboration, need some bass on your track, or looking to take a lesson? Kindly share your details and I’ll reach out to you promptly. I look forward to the opportunity to connect.

freddiethebassist@gmail.com