2022 Reader Favorite Bassists – #4: Ellen Alaverdyan

For the second time in two years, Ellen Alaverdyan lands on the annual Reader Favorite Bassists list.

The young bassist’s playing and videos are infectious, and she’s making huge waves. So we’re not surprised to see her here once again.

Enjoy the videos that propelled Alaverdyan to the #4 slot.

Ellen & Hovak Alaverdyan: Don’t Stop The Music (Father & Daughter Duet)

Hovak Alaverdyan (Ellen Alaverdyan‘s father) reached out to me with this video, asking me if we’d share it with No Treble readers. In this one, Hovak and Ellen perform their first original tune, “Don’t Stop The Music”.

Ellen Alaverdyan and Friends: The Ocean

Ellen Alaverdyan joined together with Yoyoka on drums, Mateo Mannasmith on guitar, and Eva on vocals for a cover of Led Zeppelin’s “The Ocean”. They definitely got the led out on this one!

Ellen Alaverdyan: For Whom The Bell Tolls

Ten-year-old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan keeps bringing the videos, and she keeps impressing us. In this new one, she plays along to Metallica’s “For Whom The Bell Tolls.” (She nailed it).

Ellen Alaverdyan: Summer Jam

Ellen Alaverdyan has a new video out, and this one features an original tune by her dad, Hovak. They’re joined by Murzo on keyboards, 13-year-old Alisaxie Xiaotong on drums, and 17-year-old Noah-Benedikt Hahn on sax to perform “Summer Jam.”

Ellen Alaverdyan: Blackbird

Ellen Alaverdyan has a new video out, and this one once again features the bassist with her dad, Hovak Alaverdyan, on guitar (and Marine Sargsyan on stomp kick). Here’s the inspiring young musician performing bass and vocals on “Blackbird.”

Ellen Alaverdyan: Jam with Steve Vai

Ellen Alaverdyan is a fast-rising star. Her latest video offers a great mix of behind-the-scenes footage, as well as her soundcheck and performance with Steve Vai! This one will make you smile.