Bradetich began studying double bass in the public school orchestra program in Eugene, Oregon under the tutelage of Royce Lewis and Doctor Robert Hladky. Then from 1975-1980, he achieved both bachelor"s and master"s degrees from while working with Warren Benfield and Joseph Guastafeste from the Chicago Symphony.
He currently teaches at the University of North Texas College of Music. Bradetich made his New York debut at the Carnegie Recital Hall (now called Weill Recital Hall) on January 22, 1982. Since then, Bradetich has performed over 400 concerts throughout the world, including the continents of South America, Europe, and Asia.
Today, Bradetich is an active lecturer and clinician, holding annual workshops and master classes.
He also served as Executive Director of the International Society of Bassists from 1982–1990. He has taught on the faculties of the University of Michigan and Northwestern University prior to his 1994 appointment as director of the largest double bass program in the world at the University of North Texas College of Music.
In addition to his performance and professional experience, Bradetich has also transcribed over 100 solo works. Some of his musical editions have been published online through Ovation Press.
1982–1990: International Society of Bassists (Executive Director) — established the ISB International Conventions, ISB Solo Competitions, ISB Endowment Fund, and ISB Magazine (Editor, 1982–1988).
2008: Bradetich Foundation — The Foundation plans to host an international solo competition in 2010 with the largest prizes in bass history (over $30,000 United States dollar prize value for first prize) Jeff Bradetich on teaching, 11 February 2006, Living Music "Learning Together", Double Bassist Contrabass Conversations: Interview with Jeff Bradetich Participant 1, November 8, 2008 Contrabass Conversations: Interview with Jeff Bradetich Participant 2, December 19, 2008.
Then from 1975-1980, he achieved both bachelor"s and master"s degrees from Northwestern University while working with Warren Benfield and Joseph Guastafeste from the Chicago Symphony. 1987: Music Foreign All To Hear, Incorporated. (Company-Founder) — First company to record music especially arranged and prepared for the hard of hearing.
