Eugene Bisdikian
Electric Bass, Jazz Upright Bass
World Campus Instructor
Eugene Bisdikian is a freelance bassist, audio engineer, and music educator based in Rochester, New York. He is currently pursuing a Master’s of Music in Music Education at the Eastman School of Music.
Eugene has been performing on both upright (double bass) and electric bass in a wide variety of genres since 2009. He regularly performs with jazz, rock, funk, and pop groups in both Rochester and the New York metropolitan area. He has toured in and the Eastern United States and Montreal. He studied with Jeff Campbell during his time at Eastman, and has also studied under Harvie S, Chris Anderson, Michael Goetz, Bill O’Connell, Charlie Lagond, and many others. Eugene graduated from Eastman in 2017 with a Bachelor of Music in jazz performance.
Since 2012, Eugene has worked as a music instructor in both private and classroom settings. He teaches both upright and electric bass to students of all ages. He has worked with students expressing interest in studying a wide variety of genres, ranging from jazz and classical to rock, funk, and other contemporary styles. During the summers Eugene also teaches at Lagond Music School in Elmsford, NY, a school that teaches all aspects of contemporary music. There he teaches ensembles, groove & rhythm, improvisation, theory, and private lessons to both middle school students seeking a deeper musical education as well as high school students looking to apply to college music programs.
Education Credentials
MM, Eastman School of Music
BM, Eastman School of Music
Introduction and Performance Videos
Testimonials
“I have worked with Eugene for the past 5 years. Eugene has been instrumental in helping me develop a greater understanding of both the technical and artistry aspects of playing bass in many genres of music, from jazz to classical. Having access to online lessons has allowed me to keep up with this passion with a busy schedule and Eugene has been wonderful in accommodating it.” – Emily
“I began bass lessons with Eugene around the start of the COVID pandemic when in-person lessons were not an option. I had some experience with electric bass but wanted to learn stand up bass with proper technique for both jazz and classical. Although I was skeptical about how much I could learn remotely for such a physical instrument, Eugene quickly showed me that such learning is possible with the right teacher. I’ve made substantial progress since we first started and am continuously amazed by how much Eugene is able to pick up with his ears and eyes through video. On top of that, he is an amazing and encouraging teacher and has led me to grow in areas as a musician that I previously thought were simply beyond my talents.” – Ben