John Ferrara is a bassist and composer, best known for his work with the acclaimed world fusion band “Consider the Source.” He’s gained worldwide recognition for his unorthodox approach to writing and performing which he accomplishes largely by utilizing the “two handed tapping technique”. His unique approach alters the instrument's role into something more akin to a piano or classical guitar. Where Ferrara’s take on the bass guitar showcases his technical proficiency, his ethos as an artist is strictly to serve an emotional end, making his compositions both comprehensible, relatable, and palatable.
Ferrara has proven to capture the ears of seemingly disparate audiences. Having spent years gaining recognition straddling the progressive rock, jam-band, and metal scenes, he was recently featured as a finalist on NPR Music's “Tiny Desk Contest TOP SHELF”, among mostly pop-oriented singer songwriters. His unique submission was chosen out of thousands of entries by NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner “iLe." Tiny Desk Concert founder, Bob Boilen called Ferrara’s playing “Jawdropping.”
John has also been featured several times over the last couple of years for his performances and lessons on the world renowned bass website “Scott's Bass Lessons.” Thousands of bass players have admired Ferrara’s method, and hundreds of them have taken private lessons with him online to learn his technique and apply it to their own work.