Welcome to bassist Vuyani Wakaba’s virtual home. This site was created just for you. Periodic updates will keep you informed about Vuyani’s musical activities and adventures. If you have any questions, or you wish to engage Vuyani’s services for a performance or recording session, please e-mail him from the “Contact Us” page. We hope you will enjoy your visit!
About
Vuyani Wakaba is a professional electric bassist that is based in Chicago. Much of his musical work includes freelance performances and recording sessions in Chicago as well as all across the United States. Vuyani also leads Vuyani Wakaba & Friends, a band that has performed at various prominent events across the United States.
In addition to performing and recording, Vuyani is also a staff writer for Bass Musician Magazine. Much of his writing covers interviews of well-known bass players from around the world, music equipment reviews and CD reviews.
Vuyani is a prominent participant in the Chicago bass community and music landscape. He is an active supporter and promoter of bass workshops, performances and music manufacturer events around Chicago. Vuyani teaches electric bass and music theory through Skype to students around the world. Although he teaches, Vuyani is a life-long student of music and the bass. He is constantly striving to develop his talents and grow as a musician.
Services
Live Performance
- Corporate Events
- Special Events
- Showcase Events
- Bass Events
- Music Director
Recording Sessions
- Remote Recording
- On Location Recording
- Sideman Session Work
- Music Director
- Producer
Music Education
- Skype Lessons
- Local Lessons
- Bass Clinics
Writing
- Product Reviews
- CD Reviews
- Artist Interviews
- User Manual Writing & Editing
My Blog
Sire V10 Bass Review – Bass Musician Magazine
Bass Clinic – Sponsored By DR Strings
Vuyani Wakaba and his good friend, fellow DR Strings endorser and master bassist Gros Ngolle Pokossi, will be teaching a free masterclass for Chicago area bass players. Vuyani’s portion of the masterclass will focus on teaching beginning & intermediate bassists on how to develop techniques to begin or improve the skills of playing jazz standards. …
Sire Guitars – Sire P7 Bass Musician Magazine Review
Sire Guitars recently released the Sire P7 bass guitar to the market. This bass has a jazz type pickup at the bridge and a precision type pickup at the neck. The Sire P7 shares the same fantastic and super versatile preamp as in the Sire V7, Sire Vintage V7, Sire M3 and Sire M7 bass …
Continue reading “Sire Guitars – Sire P7 Bass Musician Magazine Review”
Contact
Thank you for taking the time to contact Vuyani. He enjoys hearing from friends old and new, as well as from music industry colleagues and professionals. Please know that Vuyani will respond to your message as soon as he can.