Performer | Educator | Composer

Curiosity, commitment, and collaboration define Jacob Warren’s career as a multi-style double bassist, composer, and educator. In 2023, Jacob was awarded first prize in the International Society of Bassists Soloist Competition, where his program showcased his musical versatility, including an original transcription of the Debussy Cello Sonata, original compositions, an arrangement of a Canadian fiddle tune, and more.

Jacob is also an avid chamber musician. He is currently a member of three nationally touring ensembles, two of which he co-founded and co-manages. Warren & Flick, his duo project with multi-instrumentalist Grant Flick, has released three full albums—Kestrel (2019), Waxwing (2022), and Cormorant (2025)—featuring original material that spans genres from classical to American and Swedish fiddle, jazz, and more. In May 2026, they premiered a co-composed double concerto for duo and orchestra titled “The Flock Concerto” with the Manchester Symphony. Westbound Situation, a quartet that explores thematic development through original compositions, draws sonic inspiration from string ensembles and electronic music, and released Pilot in 2019 and Accord in 2023. Jacob also tours with the Grammy-nominated string quintet Kittel & Co. Through his diverse collaborations, he has performed at a wide range of venues, from local listening rooms, house concerts, and jazz clubs to performing arts centers and iconic stages like Royal Albert Hall.

As an educator, Jacob is on faculty at Bowling Green State University. He has been invited to present masterclasses at the Curtis Institute of Music, Indiana University, and the University of Michigan, among others. He has maintained a flourishing private studio since 2015 and connects with other curious bassists through educational videos and online workshops exploring techniques he has adapted for the instrument. He has also presented at multiple International Society of Bassists conventions on his own music and techniques.

Jacob began double bass studies at the age of 10 under the tutelage of Robert Rohwer. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance in 2017, along with the Earl V. Moore Award in Music, studying with Dr. Diana Gannett. He also holds a Master of Music in Improvisation and a Master of Music in Chamber Music, both from the University of Michigan.

Beyond writing music for his ensembles, Jacob composes original works for solo double bass. Videos of his compositions, teaching, and arrangements have been featured by The Strad, The Violin Channel, and others. His compositions are available for purchase through his website. Jacob lives in Ann Arbor, MI.