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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

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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