John Ferrara

“Jawdropping” - Bob Boilen - NPR Music, Creator of Tiny Desk Concert


“When it comes to bass tapping, John Ferrara is an absolute beast of a player.” - Scott Devine, - Scotts Bass Lesssons


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.


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. 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.”


Ferrara's music is a mixture between classical, jazz, rock, folk, and minimalism and falls somewhere between the brooding moodiness of Phillip Glass, the improvisational exploration of Chick Corea, and the melancholic spirit of Radiohead.