Billy
Satterwhite


Double Bass

Performer and Teacher

Billy Satterwhite has been performing and teaching in the Austin area since 2012. Growing up in Houston, TX, he studied music from a young age on trombone and bass guitar, eventually finding a love for the Double Bass and exploring classical, jazz, folk, songwriting, and improvisation. He received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies on Double Bass from Texas State University in 2009, and his Master of Music in Improvisation from The University of Michigan in 2012, where he studied with legendary jazz bassist Robert Hurst and world renown improvisers and composers such as Geri Allen and Ed Sarath.

One of the unique aspects about learning the bass is its necessity in all styles of music. Teaching his students to be well-versed and comfortable in many styles of playing is one of his passions. He has performed many styles of music in performances around the United States, Europe, and Asia.

He currently teaches Suzuki bass lessons with the Austin Suzuki Music School, and teaches students of all ages and abilities in his home studio.

Please reach out for information about lessons and performances!

billyplaysbass@gmail.com