about the teacher

Lou Savage grew up in Erie, PA. He taught himself to play guitar at the age of 4, then piano. At the age of 12, he took up drums, then electric bass at 14. He then moved on to doublebass at age 19 and ultimately graduated from Cleveland Instute of Music with a degree in doublebass.
He sings and plays in a wide variety of ensembles, from churches and synagogues, to night clubs, theatrical pit orchestras and concert stages.
He teaches privately from his home and at the homes of his students. He also teaches at Tustin Music, and Jim's Music in Tustin, CA.
Lou is also an audio recordist who performs voiceover and occasionally appears on television and film. Lou is a SAG/AFTRA member.
He sings and plays in a wide variety of ensembles, from churches and synagogues, to night clubs, theatrical pit orchestras and concert stages.
He teaches privately from his home and at the homes of his students. He also teaches at Tustin Music, and Jim's Music in Tustin, CA.
Lou is also an audio recordist who performs voiceover and occasionally appears on television and film. Lou is a SAG/AFTRA member.
Studies:
Cleveland Institute of Music: Bachelor of Music in Double Bass
Berklee College of Music
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Lou Savage has played with many luminaries and celebrities. Here are some:
The Gatlin Brothers
The Righteous Brothers
Percy Sledge
Chita Rivera
Eartha Kitt
Roberta Peters
The Cleveland Opera
The National Opera Orchestra
Bobby Cochran
Albert Lee
The Lennon Sisters
Danny Thomas
Red Buttons
Robert Alda
Della Reese
The National Opera Orchestra
Barbara Morrison
Chuck Flores and Florescope
Jay Leno
Rich Little
Perry Como
Bob Hope
The Flying Burrito Brothers
Suzanne Summers
Wolfman Jack
Chan Romero
Shields and Yarnell
Roger Williams
Ferrante and Teicher
Cab Calloway
The Crystal Cathedral Symphony
The Erie Philharmonic
Robert Schuller
Rex Humbard
The Harry Dean Stanton Blues Band
Marilyn McCoo
The Texas Tenors
Lou Savage has also played on at least 1,000 recording and CD projects, and has performed at corporate and private events and concerts for hundreds of clients. Here’s a partial list:
Ford Motor Company
Star Systems
City of Long Beach
City of Lakewood, CA
City of Paradise, CA
City of Cerritos
City of Bellflower
City of Torrance
City of Tracy, CA
City of Lancaster, CA
City of Aliso Viejo
City of Palmdale, CA
Temple Bat Yam
Temple Beth David
The Crystal Cathedral
International Rubber Group
The National Coal Company
MAGIC: Men’s Apparel Guild of California
Lexus
Southern California Realtors’ Association
Universal Studios, Hollywood
Disneyland
Downtown Disney
Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA
La Jolla Museum of Art
Long Beach Boat Show
Kawasaki America
A&M Records
Indian Wells Resort
La Quinta
Trilogy Homes, Indian Wells, Palm Springs, CA
Smoketree Ranch Resort, Palm Springs, CA
Saddleback Church
Mariners Church, Newport Beach
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
Orange County High School of the Arts
Ontario, CA Police Department
La Jolla Playhouse
Pacific Tugboat Services
Philippine Embassy, Washington, DC
Wolf Fest, Nashville, Tennessee
Big Sky Resort, Montana
The Encore Dinner Theater, Tustin, CA
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Laguna Playhouse
... and hundreds more clients
Call now to set up an appointment!
Cleveland Institute of Music: Bachelor of Music in Double Bass
Berklee College of Music
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Lou Savage has played with many luminaries and celebrities. Here are some:
The Gatlin Brothers
The Righteous Brothers
Percy Sledge
Chita Rivera
Eartha Kitt
Roberta Peters
The Cleveland Opera
The National Opera Orchestra
Bobby Cochran
Albert Lee
The Lennon Sisters
Danny Thomas
Red Buttons
Robert Alda
Della Reese
The National Opera Orchestra
Barbara Morrison
Chuck Flores and Florescope
Jay Leno
Rich Little
Perry Como
Bob Hope
The Flying Burrito Brothers
Suzanne Summers
Wolfman Jack
Chan Romero
Shields and Yarnell
Roger Williams
Ferrante and Teicher
Cab Calloway
The Crystal Cathedral Symphony
The Erie Philharmonic
Robert Schuller
Rex Humbard
The Harry Dean Stanton Blues Band
Marilyn McCoo
The Texas Tenors
Lou Savage has also played on at least 1,000 recording and CD projects, and has performed at corporate and private events and concerts for hundreds of clients. Here’s a partial list:
Ford Motor Company
Star Systems
City of Long Beach
City of Lakewood, CA
City of Paradise, CA
City of Cerritos
City of Bellflower
City of Torrance
City of Tracy, CA
City of Lancaster, CA
City of Aliso Viejo
City of Palmdale, CA
Temple Bat Yam
Temple Beth David
The Crystal Cathedral
International Rubber Group
The National Coal Company
MAGIC: Men’s Apparel Guild of California
Lexus
Southern California Realtors’ Association
Universal Studios, Hollywood
Disneyland
Downtown Disney
Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA
La Jolla Museum of Art
Long Beach Boat Show
Kawasaki America
A&M Records
Indian Wells Resort
La Quinta
Trilogy Homes, Indian Wells, Palm Springs, CA
Smoketree Ranch Resort, Palm Springs, CA
Saddleback Church
Mariners Church, Newport Beach
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
Orange County High School of the Arts
Ontario, CA Police Department
La Jolla Playhouse
Pacific Tugboat Services
Philippine Embassy, Washington, DC
Wolf Fest, Nashville, Tennessee
Big Sky Resort, Montana
The Encore Dinner Theater, Tustin, CA
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Laguna Playhouse
... and hundreds more clients
Call now to set up an appointment!