From a creative New York upbringing to the forefront of modern bass innovation, John Ferrara has carved a distinct musical path. Ferrara is best known for his two-handed tapping technique and genre-defying work with the acclaimed world fusion group Consider the Source, his work as a Solo Artist and as founding member of the psychedelic prog band Mono Means One.
Ferrara has gained worldwide recognition for his unorthodox approach to writing and performing which he accomplishes largely by utilizing the two-handed tapping technique. John has gained overwhelming praise in the bass community by prominent figures like Charles Berthoud, who labeled him the “Unsung Genius of Bass Tapping” and has recently shared the stage with bass legends Michael Manring at Solo Bass Night Chicago and Tony Levin’s Stickmen. His approach alters the instrument’s role into something more akin to a piano or classical guitar. Where Ferrara’s take on the bass guitar showcases his technical proficiency, his ethos as an artist is strictly to serve an emotional end, making his compositions both comprehensible and palatable to wider audiences. Bob Boilen, the founder and former host of NPR’s Tiny Desk concert, considered his performance “Jaw dropping” during NPR’s “Top Shelf Pick” nomination in 2022.