Matthew Alexander Grosso
About
I'm a professional bass guitarist with over 15 years of experience performing, recording, and teaching. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries from Toronto Metropolitan University, where I developed a strong foundation in both the artistic and business sides of the music industry. My playing is rooted in a love of soul, funk, rock, R&B, and pop, while also staying versatile across genres to meet the needs of modern musical settings.
I have extensive experience performing and touring around Canada, the US and Europe. In addition to live performance, I have a lot of studio experience as a recording and session bassist, contributing bass tracks to a wide range of projects from home-based sessions to full-scale professional studio recordings.
I also teach in both one-on-one and group settings, including songwriting workshops, home recording seminars, and professional studio recording sessions. My lessons are tailored to each student’s goals and interests, whether you're looking to build a solid technical foundation, improve your groove and tone, or develop as a confident player in band or solo contexts.
Teaching Style
I take a goal-oriented and structured approach to teaching, with a clear plan in mind for each student. While every player is unique, I believe in building personalized lesson pathways that align with your individual goals—whether that's locking into a groove, improving your theory knowledge, preparing for live performance, or learning how to create in a recording setting.
At the same time, I make sure we cover essential fundamentals like technique, timing, tone, fretboard familiarity, and musical vocabulary. I’ve found that blending student-led interests with structured milestones not only keeps lessons engaging but also ensures steady, meaningful progress.
Whether you're a beginner picking up the bass for the first time, a gigging musician looking to sharpen your skills, or a songwriter wanting to better understand your rhythm section, I’ll work with you to develop the skills, confidence, and musicality you need to grow.
Curriculum
My teaching method combines practical, hands-on learning with structured skill development. I emphasize playing music first - using songs, grooves, and real-world examples to develop technique, ear training, and musical intuition. Depending on the student's level and goals, I incorporate a mix of custom exercises, play-alongs, transcriptions, and guided listening to support learning.
I like to emphasize the importance of listening (e.g. classic Motown, funk, R&B, pop, and modern grooves), and may use isolated bass tracks, Logic/DAW sessions, or loop-based jam tracks depending on the student's interests. For those interested in studio work, we can also explore bass tone shaping, recording workflow, and session etiquette.