Harmeet Kaur Virdee

Harmeet Kaur Virdee (she/they) is a double bassist, composer, music educator, and arts administrator based in Surrey BC. She graduated from the Arts and Entertainment Management program at Capilano University and the VSO Performance Prep Program. She has studied with established musicians such as Jodi Proznick, Miles Black, and Noah Franche-Nolan. As a musician and composer Harmeet gains inspiration from the sounds and behaviours of nature, as well as visual arts and human emotions. She strives for her music to connect to something bigger than herself, and for it to resonate and touch any listeners. Harmeet believes that music is a powerful form of expression and communication. Music has the ability to express thoughts, emotions, and feelings that words lack and can connect us with others on a deeper level. In addition to performing Harmeet is the founder and organizer of Surrey Jazz Nights and a passionate teacher. She teaches a variety of ages at the VSO SoM and Queen’s Academy of the Arts. Harmeet enjoys working with students of all ages as they explore the wonders of music and hopes to inspire them to find their passion whether that is music or another medium.