Graham Smith is a bassist, composer, and educator based in Toronto. He has more than two decades of professional experience performing on both double bass and electric bass. His freelance career involves performing and recording in diverse settings from orchestral and chamber to jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary popular and world music styles. Ongoing activities include frequent performances with Dreamer: The Supertramp Experience, and appearances in the double bass sections of various orchestras such as the Kingston Symphony and Niagara Symphony.
Music education forms the backbone of Graham’s musical life. He enjoys working with young musicians and adults alike, in both private instruction and group settings. Currently on faculty at Branksome Hall’s Music Conservatory, and maintaining his own studio in central Toronto, Graham offers instruction on the double bass and electric bass, and in all areas of music theory and composition.
Graham holds a PhD and MA from York University, and a BMus from Queen’s University. He resides in Toronto’s Christie Pits neighbourhood with his spouse, cellist Erika Nielsen. For more information, visit grahamsmithphd.com.
