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Jason Wells is a performer and educator based in Minneapolis, MN

Jason Wells is a performer and educator based in Minneapolis, MN

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TESTIMONIALS

What are others saying?

"Jason builds positive connections with students from novices to All-Staters. His easy manner opens them to learning, and he guides them with a spirit of inquiry and a goal of understanding. His students feel empowered, which is maybe the most important thing we can do for our students."
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Mark Gitch
Music Director
Wayzata High School
"Jason Wells is a musician's musician...He is an exceptional bass player, capable of playing many different musical styles and always locking in a nice, comfy pocket. Writing with him has been a great pleasure as his understanding of composition and harmony brought a unique voice to new songs."
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Kyle Shelstad
Songwriter/Guitarist
Barbaro
"I've had the pleasure of working as a composer with Jason on a few different projects.  His tone is so sensitive, and he's always deeply perceptive of the meaning and emotion in my music."
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Michael Maiorana
Classical Music Composer

MUSIC

Performing throughout the Midwest

Old Survivor By Michael Maiorana performed in November 2021.
Always On The Move by Xavier Foley performed with the 10th Wave Chamber Collective in 2021.
Barbaro's 2020 IBMA Official Showcase. Recorded live at the Mabel Tainter Theater.

Upcoming Shows

Date

Time

City

Group

Venue

Tickets

11/25
7:00 PM
Cokato, MN
Shaun Johnson  & the Big Band Experience
Performing Arts Center
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12/2
7:30 PM
Sioux Falls, SD
Shaun Johnson  & the Big Band Experience
Washington Pavilion
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12/3
TBD
Madison, WI
Barbaro
Majestic Theater
12/8
7:00 PM
Lakeville, MN
Hosanna Christmas Orchestra
Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville
12/9
7:00 PM
Lakeville, MN
Hosanna Christmas Orchestra
Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville
12/10
3:00 PM
Lakeville, MN
Hosanna Christmas Orchestra
Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville
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12/10
7:00 PM
Lakeville, MN
Hosanna Christmas Orchestra
Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville
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12/12
7:30 PM
Burnsville, MN
Shaun Johnson  & the Big Band Experience
Ames Center
12/16
7:30 PM
Des Moines, IA
Shaun Johnson  & the Big Band Experience
Hoyt Sherman Place
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12/30
7:30 PM
Saint Cloud, MN
Shaun Johnson  & the Big Band Experience
Paramount Center for the Arts
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2/4
7:30 PM
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Symphony
Civic Center
2/5
2:30 PM
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Symphony
Civic Center
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2/18
7:30 PM
Sioux City, IA
Sioux City Symphony Orchestra
Orpheum Theater
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3/11
2:30 PM
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Symphony
Civic Center
3/12
7:30 PM
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Symphony
Civic Center
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5/13
2:30 PM
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Symphony
Civic Center
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5/14
7:30 PM
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Symphony
Civic Center
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ABOUT

Who is
Jason Wells?

Jason with double bass

ABOUT

Who is
Jason Wells?

Jason studied music at Interlochen Arts Academy and DePaul University and now plays with the Des Moines Symphony, Sioux City Symphony and many other groups throughout the Midwest.

In addition to classical music, Jason enjoys playing different genres such as jazz, R&B and folk music and is a member of the chamber folk band Barbaro.
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Jason offers a variety of services throughout the Twins Cities metro area.

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Private Lessons
Intimate 1:1 coaching cultivates skills and nurtures a passion for music. In-person and zoom offerings.
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Workshops
Masterclass workshops focus on developing the fundamentals skills for solid string playing.
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Group Classes
Unifying the sound of bass ensemble sections through focus on tone, rhythm and listening.
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