ABOUT
Ty Barwick is a captivating bassist with a playing style that blends heartfelt notes with exhilarating rock energy. On graduating high school he decided to enrol into WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts) were he now currently studies his Bachelor of Contemporary Music at WAAPA. With his genre crossing grooves and mountainous passion for playing, Ty is Already gaining high amounts of recognition and boundary-busting respect from his peers. Ty has also now crossed into other aspects of bass like using a Bass Synthesiser.
“He has proven himself to be knowledgeable, hardworking and always willing to go the extra mile” – Steve McDougall (drummer of Overdrive)
“Ty is very well rehearsed and prepared, a true professional” – Chris Brennard
“Ty’s plays bass with a classic warm, dark, phat sound with a relaxed feel and a tight pocket that would suit all styles and bands” – Joe Powell
- Screen name:
- Bassist96
- Member since:
- Jan 15 2017
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 9
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Strongly influenced by Bass players like Flea (The Red Hot Chili Peppers), Chris Wolestenholm (Muse), Paul Bender (Hiatus Kaiyote), Tim Lefevbre (Empire of The Sun, David Bowie, Nerve) and Nathan East (Daft Punk, Kenny Loggins, Eric Clapton) Tim Commerford (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) and many many more.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Bass Guitars, Bass Synths and all the gear to go with them.
