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Bheka  Mthethwa

Bheka Mthethwa

Music Producer & Professional Session Bass Guitaris
Johannesburg

Summary

Internationally in-demand and highly influential professional session Bass Guitarist, as well as Award-Winning Artist; Composer; Producer; Musical Director and Arranger.

For the past decade, Bheka Mthethwa has been consistently offering bass guitar sessions in chart topping albums by local and international icons. Mthethwa has also toured the United Kingdom (London, Birmingham and Manchester), Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique and DRC representing the South African Arts alongside other Artists from different parts of the world.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Producer

Supernal Music
01.2013 - Current
  • Established a reputation for excellence in music production by consistently delivering high-quality projects that exceeded clients'' expectations.
  • Organized live events that focus on cultural exchange with bass guitar interpretations
  • Running timeless project titled "Supernal Sounds" which extends African polyrhythms by incoporating world music flavours.

Bass Guitarist

Dude Connection Enterprise | Benjamin Dube
03.2015 - Current
  • Involved in Benjamin Dube's live and studio projects as a bass player,

Music Director - Producer & Bass Guitarist

Koko Records | Ntokozo Mbambo
02.2012 - Current
  • I've been a Music Director and session bass guitarist for Ntokozo Mbambo since 2012 to date.
  • I produced her project titled "Spirit and Life" in October 2015
  • Collaborate with musicians for seamless coordination and optimal execution of live events and recordings.

Music Producer

Tshwane Gospel Choir
04.2016 - Current
  • Support musicians and singers in developing their unique sound through tailored production strategies and innovative ideas.
  • Provided constructive feedback to the choir members during songwriting sessions, refining lyrics and melodies for maximum impact.
  • Handling Music Production at large.

Bass Guitarist

Magnolia Unlimited | Sibongile Khumalo
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Participated in high-profile music festivals resulting in increased visibility for the band and subsequent performance opportunities with the late Sibongile Khumalo.
  • Worked as a session bass guitarist for studio and live concerts
  • Recorded bass guitar for a Jazz studio project titled "Breath of Life" by Sibongile Khumalo in 2016.

Bass Guitarist

Dyertribe Music | Steve Dyer
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • I was a session bass player for studio projects and live performances with Steve Dyer.
  • I recorded bass for a Jazz studio project titled "Confluence" by Steve Dyer.

Bass Guitarist

Joyous Celebration
01.2010 - 03.2014
  • Recorded high-quality demo tracks that showcased diverse skillsets and attracted attention from talent scouts within the industry.
  • Performed and toured with Joyous Celebration locally and abroad
  • I played bass guitar and recorded 5 projects with the ensemble:

Joyous Celebration 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19.

Bass Guitarist

VWV
04.2012 - 04.2012
  • I was a bass guitarist for the ANC 100 Years Centenary Event in Bloemfontein, Mangaung.

Bass Guitarist

Metro FM
10.2011 - 11.2011
  • I played bass guitar for Metro FM Awards in Nelspruit, MP.

Bass Guitarist

Swazitainment
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Expanded performance repertoire with the continuous study of various musical styles, such as jazz, rock, classical, and blues.
  • Recorded studio and live recordings
  • Toured and performed with Swazi across the country

Sofware Developer

Adapt IT
04.2008 - 01.2010
  • .Boosted customer satisfaction rates through timely resolution of reported technical issues during the support phase of projects.
  • Optimized application performance by conducting regular code reviews and refactoring when necessary.
  • .Expanded client offerings by staying current with industry trends, learning new programming languages, frameworks, and technologies as needed.
  • Supported and maintained Ethekwini Municipality's website.

Education

National Diploma: Information Technology - Information Technology

Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa
12.2007

National Senior Matric Certificate - Accounting

Tisand Technical High School
Empangeni, South Africa
12.2003

Skills

    Social Media Promotion

    Music Theory

    Sound Design

    Musical Arrangements

    Songwriting

    Audio Mastering

    Music Production Software

    Mixing skills

    Studio Recordings

    Software Development

    Web application development

    References

    Judith Sephuma 

    LALOMBA MUSIC 

    082-855-2671

    Mr. Bheki Langa 

    BHEKANANI PRODUCTIONS 

    083-301-2533

    Mr. Nqubeko Mbatha 

    KOKO RECORDS 

    079-785-3230

    Khaya Mthethwa 

    BIG IDEA PROJECTS 

    082-463-5597

    Sifiso Khanyile

    INTIMATE MOMENTZ

    083 727 8272

    Timeline

    Music Producer

    Tshwane Gospel Choir
    04.2016 - Current

    Bass Guitarist

    Magnolia Unlimited | Sibongile Khumalo
    04.2015 - 09.2016

    Bass Guitarist

    Dude Connection Enterprise | Benjamin Dube
    03.2015 - Current

    Bass Guitarist

    Dyertribe Music | Steve Dyer
    02.2014 - 09.2014

    Music Producer

    Supernal Music
    01.2013 - Current

    Bass Guitarist

    VWV
    04.2012 - 04.2012

    Music Director - Producer & Bass Guitarist

    Koko Records | Ntokozo Mbambo
    02.2012 - Current

    Bass Guitarist

    Metro FM
    10.2011 - 11.2011

    Bass Guitarist

    Joyous Celebration
    01.2010 - 03.2014

    Sofware Developer

    Adapt IT
    04.2008 - 01.2010

    Bass Guitarist

    Swazitainment
    01.2008 - 03.2010

    National Diploma: Information Technology - Information Technology

    Durban University of Technology

    National Senior Matric Certificate - Accounting

    Tisand Technical High School
    Bheka MthethwaMusic Producer & Professional Session Bass Guitaris