Tim Fenton-Edwards

Tim Fenton-Edwards is an acoustic and electric bassist and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has 8 years of diverse teaching experience in piano, guitar, bass, cello, and ukulele in a variety of settings. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students as young as 4 to as old as 80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA.

As a bass player, he seamlessly navigates between jazz, pop, and R&B genres, making him a sought-after musician in the industry. Tim’s exceptional playing has allowed him to perform at prestigious venues such as the historic Catalina’s Jazz Club and Capitol Records in LA. His compositions, which blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences, have earned him recognition as a finalist in the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award. Tim has played with esteemed artists including Peter Erskine and Eddie Henderson, as well as various pop and R&B musicians. With deep gratitude for the opportunities he has received, Tim Fenton-Edwards humbly pushes the boundaries of multiple genres, continually seeking to inspire and create impactful music.