Bio

Matt Genereux is a studio and live musician based in Vancouver, BC. Professionally Matt has worked as an artist and producer on his own original projects, as well as a freelance bass player with a variety of musician's across multiple genres. Matt has made a name for himself with multiple national tours, recording sessions, festival dates and television appearances across Canada. Matt’s bass playing has been sought after in the country music genre in particular, and in 2018 through 2023 Matt was the winner of the BC Country Music Association's “Bass Player of the Year” award. Some of the artists Matt has performed and or recorded with include, Jojo Mason (604 Records), Brett Kissel (Warner Music Canada), Tyler Joe Miller (MDM Recordings), Jess Moskaluke (MDM Recordings), Aaron Pritchett (Big Star Recordings), Alli Walker (RECORDS Records), Fionn (604 Records), Simon Clow (604 Records), Chris Buck (Royalty Records/Sony Canada), and Danielle Ryan (604 Records). Matt has been lucky to have worked with producers Ben Kaplan (Mother Mother, Hedley), Jeff Johnson (Chris Buck Band, Faber Drive) and Anthony Fiddler (The Heels, Justine Lynn). Matt is a graduate of the Vancouver Community College Music Diploma program and the Audio Engineering & Recording program at Hot Sole Music. In 2022 Matt and his partner “Nette” had their production debut, with three co-produced songs that have seen a collective 100,000 streams on Spotify.

Portfolio

Session Musician

Matt is a live electric bassist, vocalist and synth player that is available for any type of live international/national touring opportunities, fly dates, or one off shows.

Matt is able to provide any kind of Musical Production work including building and compiling backing tracks, making charts, locating and hiring suitable musicians to accompany an artist and accurately relaying logistically information the band.

As a studio player, Matt is fluent in many different styles including, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Funk, and Soul.

He is also able to do any kind of online sessions remotely from his home studio. How it works is that you will send Matt the song which you'd like him to play on. He will then record his parts and send them to you as individual WAV stems. Throughout the process you can provide Matt with as much or as little direction as you'd like. Let him work together with you to bring your song to life!

Please use the Contact Me form below to inquire about Rates for Session work.

LESSONS

Matt has been teaching privately throughout his career as a professional musician over the last ten years. As an educator it's his goal and duty to help you reach your full potential as a musician. Matt believes the best way to learn is to take concepts in small bite sized pieces in order to fully master the fundamentals. He does this by also creating a fun and relaxed environment that also caters to the students wants and needs.

Matt’s areas of expertise include;

• Electric/Synth Bass

• Beginner Piano/Keyboards

• Theory/Musicianship

Lessons are conducted over ZOOM or in person at his home studio in the greater Vancouver area.

Private Instruction Rate

$60CAD/1 Hour

CONSULTATIONS

Here's an opportunity for you to get coached by Matt and discuss your career as a musician or entertainer. Matt can provide guidance, motivation and advice on the business side of the music industry.

Topics covered can include how to;

• Obtain and maintain gigs

• Social media, Branding and Marketing

• Independently release your music

• Manage your own publicity, touring, distribution, and radio promotion

• Build and leverage a fan base

• How to setup your live show with tracks

1-on-1 consultations are conducted over ZOOM or at his home studio in the greater Vancouver area.

1-on-1 Consultation Rate

$30 CAD / 30 Minute Session

Contact Me!

Feel free to send me a message regarding live/studio session work, lessons, consultations, or just to say hi!