Taylor Smith is a multifaceted musician based in Southern California, performing on double bass, electric bass, viola da gamba, and in electronic settings across classical, folk, popular, jazz, early music, and electronic genres. With degrees from Claremont Graduate University and Brigham Young University-Idaho, Taylor teaches at Cuyamaca College as Co-Chair of Performing Arts and directs the Rock, Pop, and Soul Ensemble, while also teaching bass at SDSU Community Music School.