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Kelly McCarty

@kellymccartymusic

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⚡ ATL Bassist | Upright • Electric • 7-String
🎓 Adjunct Prof — Georgia State + Morehouse
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Posting this here for posterity’s sake; actual link in bio:

https://voyageatl.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-kelly-mccarty/

#bass #bassplayer #7string by @kellymccartymusic

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20 days ago

People I know, tracks I’ve tracked. Did a little re-tread on my recording playlist - check out these great artists when you get a chance. 👊👊👊

Link in bio.

#bass #uprightbass #keybass #electricbass #recordingartist by @kellymccartymusic

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4 months ago

Currently putting the finishing touches on my first online lesson course! It's a starting-from-scratch guide to getting great tone out of this huge instrument. Stoked to get this out to y'all. Tag someone who might be interested!!! by @kellymccartymusic

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Love that this life is full of making music with friends ❤️ by @kellymccartymusic

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3 months ago

Most electric bass players struggle on upright for the same reason…

They just haven’t been shown a clear, practical way to approach it.

That’s why I built Upright Bass for New Players — a course designed specifically for electric players making the switch and beginners starting from scratch.

Inside, you’ll learn: ✅ How to translate your electric skills to upright ✅ Proper technique (without frustration or injury) ✅ How to get a real upright tone ✅ The practice fundamentals you need to get somewhere on this instrument!

No fluff. No wasted time. Just a clear path to sounding good.

👉 Start your upright journey today 👉 Use code 2026SB25 for 25% off

#bassplayer #bassplayers #bassplayerlife #basscommunity #bassplayersofinstagram #bassguitar #electricbass #bassguitarist #uprightbass #doublebass #jazzbass #learnbass #basslesson #basspractice #basseducation #beginnerbass #musicianlife #workingmusician #musiciansofinstagram #instamusician #musiccommunity #groovemusic #exploremusic #explorepage by @kellymccartymusic

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4 months ago

TICKET LINK IN BIO!!! First one of the year. New year, new songs.

Featuring the newly minted DOCTOR @tyronejay3

#atlmusic #atlmusicscene #atlmusicians #atldrummer #weloveatl #livemusicatl #saxplayer #bassplayer #bass #guitar#guitarplayers #horns #sax #atllove #atlmusic #markbass #hybridguitars #7string #jazz #funk #JazzMusic #JazzFusion #SmoothJazz #LiveJazz #Neosoul taken in Red Light Cafe by @kellymccartymusic

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6 months ago

I am very excited for my faculty recital on Thursday, 9/11/2025. It will be at 7:30pm at the prestigious Bobbie Bailey Performing Arts Center at KSU. This recital features Lavahi on vocals, Robert Boone on drums, Kelly McCarty on bass, and Patrick Arthur on guitar.
Get your tickets at:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1245433?performanceId=11664920 taken in Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center at Kennesaw State University by @kellymccartymusic

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a year ago

2 weeks ago, in a lovely quiet corner of a park in London, my best friend pulled off the best surprise with the help of our dear pal @sh3zzer ❤️

If you swipe through the pics you can see our range of emotions, from happy tears to goofy giggles. I love this man so so so very much. And boy…this man sure does make me feel wholly and extraordinarily loved in return.

Getting to spend forever with Kelly McCarty is the best gift I could ever ask for. 🥹 taken in Victoria Embankment Gardens by @kellymccartymusic

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a year ago

Video proof of the skinny bass out in the wild.

Great gig w the crew @lavahi @robertboonemusic @zachwkeyz

Big thanks to @carrie_the_music and @brandsherpa for making it happen! by @kellymccartymusic

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a year ago

The living room sessions…part 2! Another awesome afternoon at @joealterman house! This time with the great @kellymccartymusic on bull fiddle and the incomparable @jusplaysdrums on the tubs. With a recording assist from Jaiden @jaiden_drums and Roan @george_brown6666 (who also held down the couch). And most importantly, Harpo kept the vibes right! Thanks for having me, fellas!
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#atlantajazz #atlantaaudio #jazztrío #acousticmusic #livingroom #audioengineering by @kellymccartymusic

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a year ago

MARCH 30TH, RED LIGHT CAFE - Ticket link in Bio.

Featuring the always incredible TYRONE JACKSON on keys! Got a whole new set of tunes to hit y'all with.

@_mxolisi_ @robertbmusic @lavahi @kellymccartymusic @tyronejay3 @redlightcafe

#atlmusic #atlmusicscene #atlmusicians #atldrummer #weloveatl #livemusicatl #saxplayer #bassplayer #bass #guitar #guitarplayers #horns #sax #atllove #atlmusic #markbass #hybridguitars #7string #jazz #funk #JazzMusic #JazzFusion #SmoothJazz #LiveJazz by @kellymccartymusic

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a year ago

Usually not a "looking back" kinda dude, but sometimes these iPhone photo reels are pretty dope. This was around this time of year back in 2016 in Europe. Apparently I mainly cared about chirashi/ceviche, making sure Kevin was always pointing at things, and trying everything on at TKMaxx. 😂😂😂 by @kellymccartymusic

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