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Unplugged From Social Media

I have unplugged from social media indefinitely and have deactivated most of my social media accounts.  I am always working on new music and there’s many videos on YouTube, music on iTunes, Bandcamp, and even a new album!   I will be returning emails sent to my contact page (join my mailing list there for updates).  A big thank you…

New Solo Bass Album is Released!

My new solo bass album ’Inner Ponds’ is released!  It can be ordered here : — See Albums Page— Featuring 10 fretted and fretless bass compositions and improvisations, ‘Inner Ponds’ massive effects and creative looping is sure to inspire and relax.  All songs on the album were written and played by Damian Coccio.        

The Single Cut Koa 5 String Bass

My custom 5 string bass was developed working closely with Vinny Fodera and the Fodera Team.  This bass was specifically designed to fit my body and my tonal objectives.  The single cut was chosen to increase the sustain and handle altered tunings.  The 2″ thick semi-hollow body adds comfort and a unique character I’ve come to love.  I am experimenting…

New Solo Bass Album Released!

My new solo bass album ’Mysteries of the Deep’ is released!  —See albums page–  Featuring 11 fretted and fretless bass compositions, ‘Mysteries of the Deep’ approaches Solo Bass as a vehicle for exploring subconscious depths. This album’s compositions, massive effects and creative looping are sure to inspire and relax.  The album Art was designed by Alessandro Arrigo.  Download the digital…

The Koa 6 String Bass

I am often asked “who makes your bass and what are the specs”? This article addresses those questions about the Koa 6 and provides a brief history of it’s development. My Koa 6 string bass was made by Fodera Guitars in New York City and is the most important instrument I’ve owned. The first bass I played was my father’s…

Inside Look at my YouTube Video Production

The two most common questions I get asked are “what effects do you use?” and “how do you record YouTube videos?” This article addresses those questions with a few different approaches. Equipment I use: Ditto Looper, Strymon Timeline, Strymon Big Sky, Strymon OBP-1, EHX Freeze, Apollo Twin Interface, Sony DSC RX-100 Camera, iMac, Logic Pro, Various plugins, Isotope Ozone 7,…

New Album ‘Hypnagogery’ is Released!

‘Hypnagogery’ is 14 Tracks and 46 Minutes of Solo Bass Guitar using all of my Fodera basses, Strymon effects, convolution reverbs, and more… Now on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, Band Camp, etc..  All songs were written and played by Damian Coccio.            

Unplugged From Social Media

We owe it to ourselves to understand how social media affects our brains, our privacy and why it’s “free”. It is difficult to participate in good conscience when these platforms are causing users: Behavior Modification Addiction and Over Engagement Amplified Negativity Fragmented Attention Loss of Healthy Social Skills Psychological Problems Political, Racial and Ideological division Loss of Privacy Social media…

‘Peace Project’ EP Released!

‘Peace Project’ released today!  Featuring 8 original Solo Bass compositions on 6 string fretted bass, Peace Project is sure to inspire the imagination and create a sense of peace. A high quality convolution reverb was used in a sonic exploration of noteworthy temples, cathedrals and spaces around the world.  The EP was written and played during an inspired one week period in…

New Album ‘Year In Review’ is Released!

My new solo bass album ‘Year in Review’ released today! Year in Review features 11 original beautiful & relaxing solo bass compositions on the six string fretted and four string fretless basses. The creative use of effects produces rich organic tones from the extended range bass and fretless. Now on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, Band Camp, etc..  All songs were written…