Nathan Park

Bass guitar
Age: 22

Where were you born and how long have you been playing music for?
I was born in Berkeley, California and have been playing music since I was six years old.

When did you discover you had a passion for music?
I fell in love the first time my fingers met ivory.

In what ways did you develop this passion; who are your major influences?
Since first grade, I continually searched for new ways tickle my fancy, eventually playing pieces from the likes of Chopin to Ginastera.  In fourth grade, I picked up the alto saxophone and discovered a different medium in which I could express my life in tone.  However, something about rhythm always struck a chord within me, and I began playing snare drum for my school’s band in sixth grade.  I continued my musical exploration by learning guitar and baritone saxophone in middle school.  The low soothing sound of the baritone sax spoke to me, and once I joined drumline in eighth grade, I knew from the second I touched the bass guitar that it would be my go-to mode of expression and communication.  The ability to play the rhythm of a drum with the low, foundational melodies of a baritone sax seemed to me the perfect combination.  I played bass guitar in jazz band and church for four years thereafter; all of this has led me to where I am today–the bassist for Seriously.  I am everyday still learning to develop this passion and take it to the next level.  My major influences include, but are not limited to:  Marcus Miller, Pino Palladino, Jaco Pastorius, ?uestlove, John Mayer, MuteMath, Ratatat, Daft Punk, Miles Davis, Bill Evans Trio, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and Stevie Wonder.

Outside of music, what do you do? What do you like to do in your free time?
I am currently a pre-med physiological science major at UCLA–I hope to one day become a cardiologist and mend broken hearts (provided we don’t win a Grammy).  In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with the family and kickin’ it with friends, basketball, snowboarding, international cuisine, coffee, naruto, watching Scrubs, movies, and a good read.

What are your plans, goals, and dreams in the music business?
Get rich or die trying (kidding!).  Leave a legacy.

What is your all-time favorite song?
“Let it Be” by the Beatles.

What is one song that you absolutely hate?
“Hot N Cold” by Katy Perry.

Favorite food and number.
Anything momma cooks.  1.

Favorite quote.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

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