TAJ
Bassist · Composer · Musical Director
Biography
Thomas Adam Johnson
Known as TAJ
Thomas Adam Johnson — known to the world as TAJ — is a bassist, pianist, composer, and musical director with over three decades at the highest levels of American music. Raised in Baltimore and rooted in Dallas, he has performed alongside Jill Scott, Kirk Franklin, Kelly Rowland, and many others, contributed to Grammy-nominated and award-winning recordings, and built a catalog of original music that is entirely his own.
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Shape Your Sound
Bass Guitar
Technique, groove, theory, and feel. From first notes to advanced slap, fingerstyle, and reading. Built around your goals.
All levels
Piano
Chord voicings, harmony, and accompaniment across gospel, jazz, and R&B. Rooted in feel as much as technique.
Beginner – Advanced
Music Theory
Scales, modes, intervals, progressions, and ear training — the language behind the music you already love.
All levels
Musical Direction
How to lead a band, communicate with players, build setlists, and command a stage. Real-world MD skills from TAJ's 30+ years on tour.
Intermediate – Advanced
Discography
The Work
Music
Original Releases
Music · Single
Lover
TAJ · Original music · Purchase & download
Music · Single
Garrison Place
TAJ · Original music · Purchase & download
Music · Single
Agnus Dei
TAJ · Original music · Purchase & download
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