Bassist, Guitarist, Singer, Dancer, Composer, Recording Artist, Animator, Private Instructor

Eric Smith is "Rak" an experienced artist, performer and teacher. He discovered his deep passion for music in 2005 when he first began playing the bass guitar and shortly after began playing the guitar. Since then he has played in several different original bands playing styles ranging from progressive rock and metal to folk, psychedelic rock infused with elements of jazz to ambient, world, experimental,  electronic, improvisational collaborations. He currently writes, records and produces his own music under the artist name "Rak" and also plays in a duo project with his long time friend and collaborator Travis Bayley under the name "Rak and Targus". He is training as a dancer with "La Caravan Dance Theatre" under the tutelage of Maya Lewadowsky. Currently, he is working with La Caravan on the creation of a new original dance opera entitled "Fihi Ma Fihi" as dancer, singer, composer, musician and performer.

Eric has been teaching private bass and guitar lessons since 2013. He offers a unique approach to developing an understanding of music, sound and listening through a simple and practical application of theory combined with the ability to "play" and develop ones own creativity and exploration of music and sound through their instrument.