Music Careers Mentoring Program - Student Success


Here is a small sample of a few of my Music Careers Mentoring Program students who are having growing success in the industry.

German Schauss

In May 2008, German was mentioned in the Guitar World Magazine as one of the fastest guitarists in the world. Check out the latest issue of Guitar World (page 83) or click here to see the page.

   


Discography:

  • The Lightspeeder
  • German Schauss Acceleration 420
  • Underachiever - The Unexpected
  • Kribbelkopp - Guest Appearance
  • Donald Dark - Chez Guevara - Guest Appearance
  • Donald Dark - Leise - Guest Appearance
  • Donald Dark - D.A.R.K. - Guest Appearance

2009 Tour Dates:

  • January 15, 2009 Anaheim, Ca – Anaheim Convention Center – NAMM Show. Clinics and Demos
  • January 16, 2009 Anaheim, Ca – Anaheim Convention Center – NAMM Show. Clinics and Demos
  • January 17, 2009 Anaheim, Ca – Anaheim Convention Center – NAMM Show. Clinics and Demos
  • January 18, 2009 Anaheim, Ca – Anaheim Convention Center – NAMM Show. Clinics and Demos
  • April 1, 2009 Frankfurt, Germany – Frankfurt Convention Center – Musikmesse 2009. Clinics and Demos
  • April 2, 2009 Frankfurt, Germany – Frankfurt Convention Center – Musikmesse 2009. Clinics and Demos
  • April 3, 2009 Frankfurt, Germany – Frankfurt Convention Center – Musikmesse 2009. Clinics and Demos
  • April 6, 2009 Frankfurt, Germany – Frankfurt Convention Center – Musikmesse 2009. Clinics and Demos

2008 Tour Dates:

  • January 15, 2008 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Convention Center - Musikmesse Frankfurt. Clinics and Demos
  • January 18, 2008 Los Angeles/ Anaheim, CA - Anaheim Convention Center - NAMM Show. Cinics and Demos
  • January 19, 2008 Los Angeles/ Anaheim, CA - Anaheim Convention Center - NAMM Show. Cinics and Demos
  • January 20, 2008 Los Angeles/ Anaheim, CA - Anaheim Convention Center - NAMM Show. Cinics and Demos
  • March 12, 2008 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Convention Center - Musikmesse Frankfurt. Clinics and Demos
  • March 13, 2008 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Convention Center - Musikmesse Frankfurt. Clinics and Demos
  • March 14, 2008 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Convention Center - Musikmesse Frankfurt. Clinics and Demos
  • March 15, 2008 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Convention Center - Musikmesse Frankfurt. Clinics and Demos
  • July 12, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 15, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 16, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 18, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 22, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 23, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 24, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 25, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 29, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 30, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • July 31, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 01, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 05, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 06, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 07, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 08, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 12, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 13, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 14, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester.
  • August 17, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Guitar Session 2008.
  • August 18, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Guitar Session 2008.
  • August 19, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Guitar Session 2008.
  • August 20, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Guitar Session 2008.
  • August 21, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Guitar Session 2008.
  • August 22, 2008 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Guitar Session 2008.

2007 Tour Dates:

  • Januaray 19, 2007 Anaheim, CA - Winter NAMM - Clinics for Parker, Randall, Rocktron, Godlyke Distr.
  • Januaray 20, 2007 Anaheim, CA - Winter NAMM - Clinics for Parker, Randall, Rocktron, Godlyke Distr.
  • Januaray 21, 2007 Anaheim, CA - Winter NAMM - Clinics for Parker, Randall, Rocktron, Godlyke Distr.
  • March 28, 2007 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt - Musikmesse, Germany Clinics for Parker, Randall, Rocktron, Godlyke Distr.
  • March 29, 2007 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt - Musikmesse, Germany Clinics for Parker, Randall, Rocktron, Godlyke Distr.
  • March 30, 2007 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt - Musikmesse, Germany Clinics for Parker, Randall, Rocktron, Godlyke Distr.
  • March 31, 2007 Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt - Musikmesse, Germany Clinics for Parker, Randall, Rocktron, Godlyke Distr.
  • July 07, 2007 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's Summer semester. July 7th to August 10th, 2007
  • July 26, 2007 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - presenting a clinic during Berklee's Five-Week Summer Program showcasing modern rock guitar techniques.
  • August 19, 2007 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's "Guitar Session" Program
  • August 20, 2007 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's "Guitar Session" Program
  • August 21, 2007 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's "Guitar Session" Program
  • August 22, 2007 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's "Guitar Session" Program
  • August 23, 2007 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's "Guitar Session" Program
  • August 24, 2007 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Teaching at Berklee College of Music's "Guitar Session" Program

2006 Tour Dates:

  • January 19, 2006 Anaheim, CA - Winter NAMM 2006 Clinics for Parker/Randall
  • January 20, 2006 Anaheim, CA - Winter NAMM 2006 Clinics for Parker/Randall
  • January 21, 2006 Anaheim, CA - Winter NAMM 2006 Clinics for Parker/Randall
  • January 22, 2006 Anaheim, CA - Winter NAMM 2006 Clinics for Parker/Randall
  • March 29, 2006 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe 2006
  • March 30, 2006 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe 2006
  • April 1, 2006 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe 2006
  • July 14, 2006 Austin TX Summer NAMM 2006- Clinics for Parker/Randall
  • July 15, 2006 Austin TX Summer NAMM 2006- Clinics for Parker/Randall
  • July 16, 2006 Austin TX Summer NAMM 2006- Clinics for Parker/Randall
  • July 27, 2006 - Clinic at Berklee College of Music - "Modern Rock Guitar Techniques"
  • August 20, 2006 Boston, MA - Berklee Guitar Session
  • August 21, 2006 Boston, MA - Berklee Guitar Session
  • August 22, 2006 Boston, MA - Berklee Guitar Session
  • August 23, 2006 Boston, MA - Berklee Guitar Session
  • August 24, 2006 Boston, MA - Berklee Guitar Session
  • August 25, 2006 Boston, MA - Berklee Guitar Session
  • October 04, 2006 Pittsfield, MA – WorkshopLive
  • October 05, 2006 Pittsfield, MA – WorkshopLive
  • October 06, 2006 Pittsfield, MA – WorkshopLive
  • December 06, 2006 Pittsfield, MA – WorkshopLive
  • December 07, 2006 Pittsfield, MA – WorkshopLive
  • November 28, 2006 Boston, MA - Harper's Ferry

2005 Tour Dates:

  • February 08, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 09, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 10, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 11, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 12, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 13, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 14, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 15, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 16, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 17, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • February 18, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music -Clinics and Teaching
  • March 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Modern Rock Guitar Master Class
  • April 06, 2005 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe - Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amplifiers
  • April 07, 2005 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe - Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amplifiers
  • April 08, 2005 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe - Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amplifiers
  • April 09, 2005 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe - Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amplifiers
  • June 25th 2005 Orlando, FL - Jemfest USA 2005
  • July 9th thru August 12th 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - 5 Week Summer Program
  • July 22, 2005 Indianapolis, IN - Summer NAMM Indianapolis - Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amps
  • July 23, 2005 Indianapolis, IN - Summer NAMM Indianapolis - Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amps
  • July 24, 2005 Indianapolis, IN - Summer NAMM Indianapolis - Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amps
  • July 29, 2005 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music "Modern Rock Guitar Techniques"
  • August 14, 2005 Boston, MA Berklee College of Music - Guitar Sessions
  • August 15, 2005 Boston, MA Berklee College of Music - Guitar Sessions
  • August 16, 2005 Boston, MA Berklee College of Music - Guitar Sessions
  • August 17, 2005 Boston, MA Berklee College of Music - Guitar Sessions
  • August 18, 2005 Boston, MA Berklee College of Music - Guitar Sessions
  • August 19, 2005 Boston, MA Berklee College of Music - Guitar Sessions

2004 Tour Dates:

  • January 20, 2004 Anaheim, CA - NAMM Show
  • January 21, 2004 Anaheim, CA - NAMM Show
  • January 22, 2004 Anaheim, CA - NAMM Show
  • January 23, 2004 Anaheim, CA - NAMM Show
  • January 29th 2004 Cologne,Germany - Jemfest Gemany
  • April 6, 2004 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amplifiers
  • April 7, 2004 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amplifiers
  • April 8, 2004 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amplifiers
  • April 9, 2004 Frankfurt, Germany - Musik Messe Clinics for Parker Guitars and Randall Amplifiers
  • November 19th 2004 Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music - Modern Rock Guitar Master Class


Endorsements:

 



Jonathan Vipond

Jonathan Vipond is a professional musician, recording artist and instructor the West Yorkshire area of the UK.  He currently teaches over 60 students every week, and some of his past tour dates can be seen below. 

2005 Tour Dates:

  • July 3, 2005 Nottingham, England - The Old Angel
  • July 4, 2005 Bristol, England - The Croft
  • July 5, 2005 Coventry, England - The Jailhouse
  • July 6, 2005 Southampton, England - Venue name to follow
  • July 8, 2005 Spalding, England - The Annex
  • July 9, 2005 Barrow-in-Furness, England - AFC Supporters Club
  • July 10, 2005 Leicester, England - The Attik
  • July 11, 2005 London, England - The Hope and Anchor
  • July 13, 2005 Wakefield, England - The Snooty Fox
  • July 15, 2005 Hull, England - The Ringside
  • July 16, 2005 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England - The Archer

2003 Tour Dates:
  • July 5, 2003 Leeds, England - Royal Park Cellars
  • July 4, 2003 Worcester, England - Marrs Bar
  • July 3, 2003 Leicester, England - The Shed
  • July 2, 2003 Winchester, England - Railway Inn
  • July 1, 2003 London, England - Hope and Anchor
  • June 26, 2003 Bradford, England - Market 1ern
  • June 20, 2003 Northwich, England - Rec
  • June 9, 2003 Bradford, England - Uni Rock Sox
  • May 11, 2003 Bradford, England - 1in12
  • May 9, 2003 Huddersfield, England - Abrahams
  • April 19, 2003 Rhyl, England - The Dudley Arms
  • March 22, 2003 Leeds, England - Royal Park Cellars
  • March 19, 2003 Bradford, England - Love Apple
  • February 28, 2003 Bradford, England - 1in12
  • February 23, 2003 Sheffield, England - Hallam Uni
  • February 13, 2003 Bradford, England - Love Apple
  • January 28, 2003 Bradford, England - 1in12 Club
  • January 18, 2003 London, England - Leicester Square Sound


2002 Tour Dates:

  • December 21, 2002 Burton, England - On Trent Abracaddabras
  • December 19, 2002 Leeds, England - Josephs Well
  • December 18, 2002 Stoke, England - The Talbot
  • December 17, 2002 Winchester, England - Railway Inn
  • December 6, 2002 Nottingham, England - Tap and Tumbler
  • November 22, 2002 Bradford, England - University Escape
  • November 16, 2002 Liverpool, England - The Barfly
  • October 31, 2002 Bradford, England - University Escape
  • October 8, 2002 Leeds, England - Bassment
  • October 1, 2002 Leeds, England - Josephs Well
  • September 9, 2002 Bradford, England - Rafters
  • August 30, 2002 Leeds, England - Royal Park Cellars
  • August 18, 2002 Winchester, England - Railway Inn
  • August 16, 2002 Lymington, England - Thomas Tripp
  • August 15, 2002 Burton, England - On Trent The Attic
  • August 14, 2002 Derby, England - The Flowerpot
  • August 13, 2002 Leicester, England - The Shed
  • August 12, 2002 Nottingham, England - Obsessions
  • July 29, 2002 Leeds, England - Josephs Well
  • July 26, 2002 Bradford, England - Rafters
  • July 15, 2002 Leeds, England - Josephs Well
  • May 16, 2002 Bradford, England - University Basement
  • May 7, 2002 Bradford, England - University Colours Bar
  • May 3, 2002 Bradford, England - Priestley Centre
  • April 20, 2002 Halifax, England - Zoo Bar
  • April 19, 2002 Bradford, England - Market Tavern
  • April 10, 2002 York, England - Fibbers
  • April 5, 2002 Stoke, England - Chicos
  • March 12, 2002 Leeds, England - Josephs Well
  • March 1, 2002 Bradford, England - University Escape
  • January 25, 2002 York, England - Fibbers
  • January 18, 2002 Bradford, England - Rio


2001/2000 Tour Dates:

  • November 16, 2001 Halifax, England - Atlantic Studios
  • October 31, 2001 Bradford, England - Rio
  • October 18, 2001 Leeds, England - Bankers Draft
  • September 22, 2001 Bradford, England - Uni BOTB
  • August 14, 2001 Lymington, England - Blue Pig 'Pigfest 2'
  • August 11, 2001 Christchurch, England - Festival
  • August 5, 2001 Lymington, England - Longs
  • March 3, 2001 Bradford, England - Rio
  • February 10, 2001 Bradford, England - 1in12
  • February 3, 2001 Bradford, England - Empress
  • January 10, 2001 Bradford, England - Rio
  • November 17, 2000 Bradford, England - Rio
  • June 6, 2000 Bradford, England - University Escape
  • May 13, 2000 Bradford, England - Empress


Records Released:

  • 2001 - The noyouare demo
  • 2003 - The Get Out Clause EP
  • 2004 - As Shadows (Full album)
  • 2007 - The Chronicles Compilation CD (10,000 records).
  • 2007 -Impostors EP


Lee Carlson

Lee is a professional touring musician, recording artist and guitar instructor from Albert, Canada.   

Records Released:

  • Essence Of Time- 2009
  • Guitars From The Shadows - Compilation CD
  • Wave Ministries “More” 1998
  • Friday’s Cry “Torn Veil” 1999
  • Friday’s Cry “Never Gonna Die”
  • 2001 Friday’s Cry “NCG”
  • 2001 DeCapo “New Years Eve At Renzos” 2003
  • Critical Day “Critical Day” EP 200


Touring June 1997 - December 1997

  • Friday's Cry (WAVE Ministries) – multiple recurring concerts
  • Duncan, BC
  • Calgary, AB


Touring July 1997 - August 1997

  • Friday's Cry (WAVE Ministries) - 136 Shows
  • Cowichan River Bible Camp - Youth Camps
  • Duncan, BC


Touring July 1998 - December 1998

  • Friday's Cry (WAVE Ministries) - multiple recurring concerts
  • Duncan, BC
  • Nanaimo, BC
  • Calgary, AB
  • Red Deer, AB


Touring July 1998 - August 1998

  • Friday's Cry (WAVE Ministries) - 136 Shows
  • Cowichan River Bible Camp - Youth Camps
  • Duncan, BC

 

Touring July 1999 - February 2001

  • Friday's Cry - multiple recurring concerts
  • Duncan, BC
  • Nanaimo, BC
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Salmon Arm, BC - Sonfest Youth Conference
  • Kelowna, BC - Avalanche Youth Conference
  • Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Calgary, AB
  • Bow Island, AB
  • Fort Simpson, NWT
  • Swift Current, SK

Vito Marchese is a guitarist and bassist from the Chicago-land area, and is currently one of the guitarists for Novembers Doom, and the bassist for Sage4. He has been a part of international tours, including playing the Graspop festival in Belgium in the summer of 2008. Vito has studied with Mike Walsh, Tom Hess, and Luca Turilli to further his musical skills and goals.  Currently he is working on composing music for video games and film

2010 Tour Dates:

  • February 19, 2010 - Side B - Lisboa (Benevente), Portugal
  • February 20, 2010 - Ritmo & Compas - Madrid, Spain
  • February 21, 2010 - XY Rock - Valencia, Spain
  • February 22, 2010 - Mephisto - Barcelona, Spain
  • February 25, 2010 - Pandemonium - Antwerp, Belgium (Acoustic Show)
  • February 26, 2010 - De Nieuwe Pul - Uden, Netherlands
  • February 27, 2010 - Beibob - Vosselaar, Belgium

2009 Tour Dates:

  • May 9, 2009 Mokena, Illinois - The Pearl Room - Chicago Powerfest, Acoustic and heavy set
  • August 7 2009 Czech Republic - Brutal Assault Open Air Fest
  • September 7 2009 Minneapolis, Minnesota - Minnesota MetalFest
  • September 11th 2009 Madrid, Spain - Madrid is the Dark
  • September 12th 2009 Portugal - Caos Emergente Open Air Fest
  • October 2nd 2009 Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Noctis III Metal Fest
  • November 14th 2009 Chicago, Illinois - Reggie's Rock Club

2008 Tour Dates:

  • June 28th, 2008 Belgium - Dessel - De Boeretand - Graspop Metal Meeting
  • July 2, 2008 Netherlands - Zaandam - De Kade
  • July 4, 2008 Netherlands - Eindhoven - Dynamo
  • July 5, 2008 Belgium - Vosselaar - Biebob
  • September 21, 2008 Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room

2007 Tour Dates:

  • April 21, 2007 Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room - Chicago Powerfest
  • April 24, 2007 NYC, NY - The Rebel
  • April 25, 2007 Springfield, VA - Jaxx
  • June 16, 2007 Chicago, IL - Double Door - Alehorn of Power Festival
  • November 10, 2007 Belgium (DVD Taping) - Vosselaar - Biebob
  • November 11, 2007 Netherlands - Alphen Aan De Rijn - Het Kasteel
  • November 12, 2007 Belgium (Acoustic Show) - Antwerp - De Rots

2006 Tour Dates:

  • January 21, 2006 Minneapolis, MN - Heathen Crusade Festival
  • March 2, 2006 Cudahy, WI - Vnuk's
  • March 14, 2006 Chicago, IL - The Note Niteclub
  • November 17, 2006 Netherlands - Helmond - Plato
  • November 18, 2006 Belgium - Vosselaar - Biebob
  • November 19, 2006 Netherlands - Hengelo - Metropool
  • November 20, 2006 Denmark - Copenhagen - Loppen
  • November 21, 2006 Germany - Berlin - K17
  • November 23, 2006 Czech Republic - Prague -Black Pes
  • November 24, 2006 Germany - Munich - Backstage
  • November 25, 2006 Belgium - Wervik - Gildenhof
  • December 8, 2006 Racine, WI - McAuliffe's Pub
  • December 16, 2006 Chicago Ridge, IL - LOT 4

2005 Tour Dates:

  • March 18, 2005 Austin TX - The Back Room - South By Southwest Festival
  • May 6, 2005 Minneapolis, MN - Star Central - Minneapolis Mayhem Fest
  • May 14, 2005 Chicago, IL - NiteCaps club
  • June 25, 2005 Wheaton, IL - Wheaton Grand Theater
  • July 17, 2005 Brooklyn, NY - North Six niteclub - Day Of Doom III Fest
  • August 26, 2005 Milwaukee, WI - M4 Fest
  • August 27, 2005 Lansing, IL - JJ Kelley’s
  • October 1, 2005 Chicago, IL - The Metro - Windy City Invitational Fest
  • October 14, 2005 Toronto, ON - Opera House - Day of the Equinox Festival

2004 Tour Dates:

  • January 31, 2004 Milwaukee, WI - The Rave - Doomsday Fest
  • February 12, 2004 Cleveland, OH - Agora
  • February 13, 2004 Toronto, ON - Club Rockit
  • February 15, 2004 Cambridge, MA - The Middle East
  • February 16, 2004 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
  • February 27, 2004 Lansing, IL - JJ Kelleys - Chicago Powerfest '04
  • February 28, 2004 Lansing, IL - JJ Kelleys - Chicago Powerfest '04

2003 Tour Dates:

  • February 22, 2003 Brooklyn, NY - L'Amours
  • May 16, 2003 Worcester, MA - The Worcester Palladium - New England Metal and Hardcore Festival
  • May 24, 2003 Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
  • November 7, 2003 Chicago Heights, IL - Oasis One-Sixty
  • November 14, 2003 Asbury Park, NJ - NJ Metal & Hardcore Fest
  • December 6, 2003 Chicago, IL - Cafe Lura

Recordings Released:

  • Novembers Doom - Aphotic (2011)
  • Novembers Doom - Into Night's Requiem Infernal (2009)
  • Sage 4 - Graves (2009)
  • Novembers Doom - The Novella Reservoir (2007)
  • Novembers Doom - The Pale Haunt Departure (2005)

DVDs Released:

  • Novembers Doom - The Novella Vosselaar (2008)


Lonnie Caldwell

Lonnie is a professional songwriter, performer and touring musician.

2008 Tour Dates:

  • August 1, 2008 Stanley, Idaho - The Rod and Gun Whitewater Saloon
  • August 2, 2008 Stanley, Idaho - The Rod and Gun Whitewater Saloon
  • August 2, 2008 Stanley, Idaho - The Stanley Baking Company
  • August 3, 2008 Stanley, Idaho - The Stanley Baking Company
  • August 7, 2008 Boise, Idaho - Moon’s Kitchen
  • August 8, 2008 Boise, Idaho - Moon’s Kitchen
  • August 9, 2008 Boise, Idaho - The Bungalow
  • August 9, 2008 Boise, Idaho - Moon’s Kitchen
  • August 13, 2008 Meridian, Idaho - Gelato’s
  • August 14, 2008 Eagle, Idaho - DaVinci’s Italian Restaurant
  • August 22, 2008 Pocatello, Idaho - The Bannock County Bluegrass Festival
  • August 23, 2008 Pocatello, Idaho - The Bannock County Bluegrass Festival
  • August 23, 2008 Pocatello, Idaho - Portneuf Valley Brewing Company
  • August 24, 2008 Pocatello, Idaho - The Bannock County Bluegrass Festival
  • August 29, 2008 Boise, Idaho - Moon’s Kitchen
  • August 30, 2008 Meridian, Idaho - The Groove Coffee and Wine House
  • September 6, 2008 Boise, Idaho - Moon’s Kitchen
  • September 13, 2008 Boise, Idaho - Moon’s Kitchen
  • September 20, 2008 Boise, Idaho - Moon’s Kitchen
  • September 27, 2008 Boise, Idaho - Moon’s Kitchen


Zack Uidl

Zack is a professional music teacher and studio musician. He also writes scores for independent films and other music groups.  Zack has conducted numerous clinics throughout the Midwest of United States, and been an instructor for Camp Jam (campjam.com)

Instructional Products Published and Released:
  • Progressive 7-String Guitar Instructional DVD
  • The Ultimate Sweep Picker's Guide
  • The Ultimate Sweep Picker's Guide Instructional DVD Serious Improvement for the Developing Guitarist
  • Thoughts Betrayed Recollection Tablature (with Dave Cardwell)
  • Expression: Mastering Bending And Vibrato E book (with Jeff Treadwell)


Product Endorsements:

Zack Uidl is endorsed by Conklin Guitars and plays a custom made Conklin 8 string guitar. He is also endorsed by TurboTrem, Fast Axe, Q – Tuner, and JC’s Guitars.

Recordings Released:
  • Firewolfe - Firewolfe
  • Insomnia
    Debut instrumental CD
  • Chronicles - City Of Sound
    Compilation CD

Clinic Tour Dates 2009

Date City/State Country Venue
Monday, September 14, 2009  7 pm Algonquin, Illinois USA Guitar Center
Tuesday, September 15, 2009  6 pm Grand Rapids, Michigan USA Guitar Center
Wednesday, September 16, 2009  6 pm Toledo, Ohio USA Guitar Center
Thursday, September 17, 2009  7 pm Cleveland, Ohio USA Guitar Center
Friday, September 18, 2009  7 pm Rochester, New York USA House of Guitars
Saturday, September 19, 2009  6:30 pm Vestal, New York USA McNeil Music
Wednesday, September 23, 2009  6 pm Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA Guitar Center 
Thursday, September 24, 2009  7 pm Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  USA Guitar Center
Friday, September 25, 2009  6 pm Columbus, Ohio  USA Sam Ash Music 
Saturday, September 26, 2009  7 pm Cincinnati, Ohio  USA Guitar Center 
Sunday, September 27, 2009  3 pm Indianapolis, Indiana  USA  Guitar Center


Clinic Tour Dates 2008

Date Venue City/State Address/Directions
Sunday, September 7, 2008 JC's Guitars Algonquin, IL 2214 E. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847.658.9932
Monday, September 8, 2008 Guitar Center Arlington Heights, IL 2375 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847.439.4600
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Guitar Center Grand Rapids, MI 2891 Radcliff Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone:616.464.0000
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Guitar Center Indianapolis, IN 8475 Castleton Corner Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317.578.9570
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Guitar Center Florence, KY 4999 Houston Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859.282.9841
Friday, September 12, 2008 Guitar Center Pittsburgh, PA 1020 Park Manor Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412.788.1071
Saturday, September 13, 2008 McNeil Music Vestal, NY 4517 Vestal Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: 607.729.1548

 

Other Tour Dates in 2008

Date Event Venue City/State Address/Directions
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Thoughts Betrayed Clinic at Camp Jam Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest, IL 1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Sunday, July 27, 2008 Dave with American Bullet Birdys Indianapolis, IN 2131 E. 71st St.
46220
Friday, August 7, 2008 Dave with American Bullet Spin Nightclub Indianapolis, IN 6308 Guilford Ave
Broad Ripple 46220



Tim Gibson

 
Tim is a professional guitarist, composer, and session musician. He composes, records and performs music for other artists. 

2009 Tour Dates:
  • February 6 Big Fish Pub Tempe, Arizona
  • February 7 Southern California Southern California, California
  • February 8 Northern California Northern California, California
  • February 9 Club Underground Reno, Nevada
  • February 10 The Trove Grants Pass, Oregon
  • February 11 The Samurai Duck Eugene, Oregon
  • February 12 Corvalis or Florence Corvalis or Florence, Oregon
  • February 13 Mt. Tabor Legacy Portland, Oregon
  • February 14 Studio Seven Seattle, Washington
  • February 15 Spokane, Port Angeles, or Squim Spokane, Port Angeles, or Squim, Washington
  • February 16 Knitting Factory Boise, Idaho
  • February 17 Club Vegas Salt Lake City, Utah
  • February 18 Denver Denver, Colorado
  • February 19 Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • February 20 Farmington, Santa Fe, or Albuquerque Farmington, Santa Fe, or Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • February 21 Tuscon Tuscon, Arizona

Endorsements:

  • DiMarzio Pick Ups
  • Morley Pedals
  • Dava Picks
  • Laguna Guitars

Brandon is a professional drummer and a music teacher.  He has toured and performed with artists such as: Jon Faddis, Mulgrew Miller, Pat Metheny, Terrel Stafford, Kenny Werner, Charlie Hayden, Randy Brecker, Maynard Fergeson, Sun Ra Arkestra, and many more

Recordings Released:
  • Zero Hour: "Embrace" 1997
  • Poxys Stair: "Head Mustache" 1999
  • Poxys Stair: "Tye Dyed Studio EP" 2000
  • Filament: "Departure of Tical" 2000
  • Filament: "Electrical sessions EP" 2001
  • Jason Panici Quartet: "Standards" 2002
  • CCCJE: "tribute to Thad Jones/Mel Lewis" 2004
  • Microservice: "Master of the Ghettophone" 2004
  • Native Fiction: "Acoustic EP" 2004
  • Native Fiction - "First Case Scenario" 2004
  • Tim Seisser and the Electric Forecast Band: "Con-Fusion" 2004
  • Native Fiction: “Dissolve the Dark King EP” 2005
  • JuGGernaut Trio “Juggerjams 05” 2005
  • Matt Nelson Trio: “Bob Schwermin Sessions” 2005
  • Dudge 3 and the Double D: “The Geech House Session” 2005
  • Kevin Martinez Trio: “Curried Bagel Session” 2006
  • Shawn Maxwell Quartet: “Album II” 2007
  • Secondhand Smoke: "Live @ Wisefools Pub" 2007
  • Chris Gelbuda: Demos (engineer/percussion) 2008
  • Secondhand Smoke: “Live @ ICYC 08’”
  • Freaky Styley “Tribute Tracks” 2009
  • Big Bend “Another Disaster EP” 2009

 


Tevis Maloney

Tevis' band has opened for Cheap Trick, The Doobie Brothers, and Bad Company and is endorsed by In Tune Guitar Picks. Tevis has also played with R&B singer Lou Pride in Chicago and Milwaukee in 1991.

Recordings Released:

  • 2008 - Guitars From The Shadows- Compilation CD
  • 2006 - Poppy and the Usual suspects ( Celestial Love Jones)
  • 1991 - Jerry Lee and the Groove Machine "In the Groove" Smokestack Records
  • 1987 - Battle Array EP

 


Dave Cardwell

Dave is a professional recording artist, touring clinician and guitar instructor.

Recordings released:

  • Thoughts Betrayed CD
  • Guitars From The Shadows (Compilation CD)
  • Raise The Shield - Shocked Awake
  • Raise The Shield - Play With Fire
  • Raise The Shield - Release Yourself
  • Eden - A Special Kind of Crippled
  • Soulrazer - Terror of the Deep (To be completed soon)
  • Chico's Prizon - Whatever
  • Gone - Solo CD


Products released:

  • Japan: Scales
  • Fives: String Skipping
  • Fives: Sequences
  • Improve Your Improv
  • Thoughts Betrayed Recollection Tablature (with Zack Uidl)
  • Harmonizing Melodies
  • Creative Meter: Riffs and Songs
  • Creative Meter: Theory
  • Extended Arpeggios: 7th and 9ths (with Jeff Treadwell)


Endorsements:

Clinic Tour Dates 2008

Date Venue City/State Address/Directions
Sunday, September 7, 2008 JC's Guitars Algonquin, IL 2214 E. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847.658.9932
Monday, September 8, 2008 Guitar Center Arlington Heights, IL 2375 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847.439.4600
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Guitar Center Grand Rapids, MI 2891 Radcliff Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone:616.464.0000
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Guitar Center Indianapolis, IN 8475 Castleton Corner Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317.578.9570
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Guitar Center Florence, KY 4999 Houston Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859.282.9841
Friday, September 12, 2008 Guitar Center Pittsburgh, PA 1020 Park Manor Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412.788.1071
Saturday, September 13, 2008 McNeil Music Vestal, NY 4517 Vestal Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: 607.729.1548


Other Tour Dates in 2008

Date Event Venue City/State Address/Directions
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Thoughts Betrayed Clinic at Camp Jam Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest, IL 1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Sunday, July 27, 2008 Dave with American Bullet Birdys Indianapolis, IN 2131 E. 71st St.
46220
Friday, August 7, 2008 Dave with American Bullet Spin Nightclub Indianapolis, IN 6308 Guilford Ave
Broad Ripple 46220

 


Oleg Zagoruchenko

Oleg is a professional touring guitarist and recording artist. 

Tour Dates 2006:

  • July 19, 2006 - Vancouver, BC - Lamplighter
  • July 20, 2006 - Kelowna, BC - The Well
  • July 21, 2006 - Calgary, AB - The Underground
  • July 22, 2006 - Edmonton, AB - Endevous Pub
  • July 23, 2006 - Blackfoot, AB - Blackfoot Hall
  • July 25, 2006 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Apollo
  • July 27, 2006 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo
  • July 28, 2006 - Toronto, ON - Seven Star Billiards
  • July 29, 2006 - Montreal, PQ - The Playhouse
  • July 30, 2006 - Hamilton, ON - The Underground
  • July 31, 2006 - Kitchener, ON - The Circus Room
  • August 1, 2006 - Windsor, ON - Changes
  • August 4, 2006 - Winnipeg, MB - The Zoo
  • August 5, 2006 - Regina, SK - Gaslight Saloon
  • August 6, 2006 - Blackfoot, AB - Blackfoot Hall
  • August 8, 2006 - St. Paul, AB - St Paul Rec Centre
  • August 9, 2006 - Radisson, SK - Town Hall
  • August 10, 2006 - Saskatoon, SK - Walkers
  • August 11, 2006 - Edmonton, AB - Mead Hall
  • August 12, 2006 - Calgary, AB - Stetson

 


Kyle Hicks(Kole)

Kole is a professional recording artist, instructor and a composer for film and other media.

Recordings Released:
  • 2008 - "Exile"
  • 2007- "Chronicles - City of Sound"Compilation CD (10,000 copies worldwide distribution)


Product Endorsements:

  • TurboTrem - turbotrem.com
  • Clayton Guitar Picks - steveclayton.com
  • The Dare Strap - darestrap.com
  • G7th Guitar Capos - G7th.com


Workshops Taught:

  • August 12, 2006 "Oakbrook Academy of Music and Art" - The Next Step Guitar Workshop


Instructional Products Published:

  • "Serious Improvement for the Developing Guitarist”
  • Improve Your Improv - backing tracks CD


Film Scoring Achievements:

  • 2008 Facebook:The Movie directed and written by David Lehre. (All music composed and arranged by Kole)

Radio Airplay:
  • His song: “She’s No Good” has received radio airplay in the Midwest US.



Mike Philippov


Mike is a professional recording artist, composer, instructor and a touring clinician.

Recordings released:
  • 2010 - Reflections Solo CD (Instrumental/Progressive/Virtuoso styles)
  • Song featured on 10,000 copies of The Chronicles Compilation CD.

Instructional Products Published:
  • The Ultimate Sweep Pickers Guide"
  • "The Ultimate Sweep Pickers Guide Instructional DVD"
  • "Serious Improvement for the Developing Guitarist”
  • "Improve Your Improv"
 

Clinic Tour Dates 2009

Date City/State Country Venue
Monday, September 14, 2009  7 pm Algonquin, Illinois USA Guitar Center
Tuesday, September 15, 2009  6 pm Grand Rapids, Michigan USA Guitar Center
Wednesday, September 16, 2009  6 pm Toledo, Ohio USA Guitar Center
Thursday, September 17, 2009  7 pm Cleveland, Ohio USA Guitar Center
Friday, September 18, 2009  7 pm Rochester, New York USA House of Guitars
Saturday, September 19, 2009  6:30 pm Vestal, New York USA McNeil Music
Wednesday, September 23, 2009  6 pm Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA Guitar Center 
Thursday, September 24, 2009  7 pm Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  USA Guitar Center
Friday, September 25, 2009  6 pm Columbus, Ohio  USA Sam Ash Music 
Saturday, September 26, 2009  7 pm Cincinnati, Ohio  USA Guitar Center 
Sunday, September 27, 2009  3 pm Indianapolis, Indiana  USA  Guitar Center

 

Clinic Tour Dates 2008

Date Venue City/State Address/Directions
Sunday, September 7, 2008 JC's Guitars Algonquin, IL 2214 E. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847.658.9932
Monday, September 8, 2008 Guitar Center Arlington Heights, IL 2375 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847.439.4600
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Guitar Center Grand Rapids, MI 2891 Radcliff Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone:616.464.0000
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Guitar Center Indianapolis, IN 8475 Castleton Corner Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317.578.9570
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Guitar Center Florence, KY 4999 Houston Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859.282.9841
Friday, September 12, 2008 Guitar Center Pittsburgh, PA 1020 Park Manor Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412.788.1071
Saturday, September 13, 2008 McNeil Music Vestal, NY 4517 Vestal Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: 607.729.1548



Trevor Darmody

Trevor is the founder and director of the professional music school "Flying Fingers" in Ireland. He has over 10 years experience as a professional music teacher.  School Website: flyingfingers.ie

After studying in Tom's Elite Guitar Teacher's Inner Circle program, Trevor's school more than doubled in size, enrolling over 100 new students!! Trevor's school currently teaches more than 400 students.  He is also in the process of expanding into new programs on piano and ukulele

 


Draven Grey

Draven is currently working as an Artist Development Specialist, both coaching bands in their career and developing self-study courses that do the same. He has also been working as a freelance recording engineer, as well as a studio vocalist and keyboardist for recording artists worldwide.

Draven's band coaching and Artist Development website: rockstarmindset.com


Records Released:

  • Guest Singer, Cypher, Self-titled (2009)
  • “Lights On Us” Compilation, Smoke, Boxes, & Mirrors (2008)
  • Guest Keyboardist, Greg X, Single - Twilight Etude (2008)
  • Guest Keyboardist, The Burning Is Here (2006)
  • Guest Singer, U & i (2005)
  • I Am, Surrender (2001)
  • I Am, Unofficial (2000)
  • I Am, Live (1997)
  • Human, Rhythm Circus (1996)
  • Human, Save My Life (1995)
  • Guest Keyboardist and composer, Jeremy, Self-titled (1995)
  • Shekina (1994)


Production & Engineering:

(P = Producer; R = Recording; M = Mixing; F = Mastering and Finishing)

  • Draven Grey, Single - Smoke, Boxes & Mirrors (2008) P R M
  • Cypher, Self-titled (2009P R M F
  • Varlet (2008) R M
  • Nancy H., Single - No Signal (2008) M
  • The Burning Is Here (2006) P R M F
  • Artist at the Scene (2006) R M F
  • Snipe-n-Spiktakula, Single - More Than a Woman (2006) R M F
  • U and i (2005) P R M F
  • The Last Starfighter (2004) R M
  • Dead Somber (2004) R M F
  • Matthew Donovan, Live (2004) R M
  • Christian Life Community Church (2003) R M F
  • The David Hunter Band (2003) R M F
  • Eternal Life (2003) M
  • The Last Starfighter (2003) R M
  • Angela Kitzman (2002) R M
  • I Am (2000) R

 


Nick Layton

Nick is a full time professional music teacher, recording artist and a touring clinician.  He is also one of the co-founders of thenextstepguitar.com

Instructional Products Published:


Recordings Released:
  • Firewolfe - Firewolfe
  • Storming The Castle
    Debut instrumental CD
  • Chronicles - City Of Sound
    Compilation CD

Endorsements:

  • AMT Pedals - amtelectronicsusa.com


Mark Carozza

Mark is the bassist for the band HESS (with Tom Hess). He earned the Bachelors degree at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is a full time professional music teacher.
Recordings Released

Paul Tauterouff

Paul is a member of the Tom Hess Music Corporation. He is also afull time professional music teacher and recording artist.

2011 Tour Dates:
  • February 5th -  McGirk’s - Chenango Bridge, NY
  • February 19th - Shana & Frank's Pub - Montrose, PA
  • February 26th -  The Rockin' Roadhouse Mt. - Upton, NY
  • March 5th - Thirsty's Tavern - Binghamton, NY
  • March 19th - McGirk's Irish Pub - Chenango Bridge, NY
  • March 25th -  Annie's Bar & Grille - Windsor, NY
  • March 26th -  Parkview Hotel - New Milford, PA
  • April 1st -  Bobby's Place - Endwell, NY
  • April 16th -  PJ's Café - Montrose, PA
  • April 30th -  Thirsty's Tavern - Binghamton, NY
  • May 6th -  McGirk's Irish Pub - Chenango Bridge, NY
  • May 21st -  Annie's Bar & Grille - Windsor, NY
  • June 3rd -  Thirsty's Tavern - Binghamton, NY
  • July 1st -  Bobby's Place - Endwell, NY
  • October 29th -  John Barleycorn Tavern - Owego, NY
  • November 4th -  Bobby's Place - Endwell, NY

Records Released:    
  • 2010 Audio Chocolate
 
  • 2006 Chronicles - The City of Sound Compilation CD
  • (10,000 copies distributed worldwide)
 


Other Appearances:

  • 2010 – So Many Roads Compilation CD – guitar solo on “Mr. Oleander”
  • 2008 –Nick Layton’s Storming the Castle CD - Bass guitar and guest guitar solo on “Deceiver”

Endorsements:

  • AMT Pedals - amtelectronicsusa.com
  • Guitar Pro - guitar-pro.com

Products Released:

Endorsements:        
         


Clinic Tour Dates 2008

Date Venue City/State Address/Directions
Sunday, September 7, 2008 JC's Guitars Algonquin, IL 2214 E. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847.658.9932
Monday, September 8, 2008 Guitar Center Arlington Heights, IL 2375 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847.439.4600
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Guitar Center Grand Rapids, MI 2891 Radcliff Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone: 616.464.0000
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Guitar Center Indianapolis, IN 8475 Castleton Corner Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317.578.9570
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Guitar Center Florence, KY 4999 Houston Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859.282.9841
Friday, September 12, 2008 Guitar Center Pittsburgh, PA 1020 Park Manor Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412.788.1071
Saturday, September 13, 2008 McNeil Music Vestal, NY 4517 Vestal Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: 607.729.1548

 
 


Hawk is a professional guitarist, recording artist, composer, and music teacher.

Recordings released:

  • 2007 - Song Featured on 10,000 copies of the Chronicles - City of Sound
  • 2007 – Septer -The God Key
  • 2003 – Septer -Transgressor
  • 1997 - Imperial Rage - fire in The Sky
  • 1983 – Transgressor - Live Show


Neil Mellor

Neil is a professional music teacher and studio musician. He records and produces music for various bands and magazines (Guitar Techniques). Neil earned the Bachelors degree in music from the Fame School in Liverpool, England. (Degree presented to Neil by Paul McCartney!)

 


Oscar Ortega

Oscar is a professional recording artist. His song "Milagro" from his debut solo CD Fruits of The Mourning reached number 10 on the Latin Jazz Charts in soundclick.com

Endorsed By:

  • Halo Custom Guitars - haloguitars.com
  • Pure Tone Guitar Strings - pure-tone.com
  • Guitar Tronics - guitar-cable.com


Records Released:

  • Guitars From The Shadows - Compilation CD
  • Fruits of The Mourning


Paul Kleff

Paul is a professional music teacher and recording artist and a touring clinician. Over the last 20 years Paul has taught more than 10,000 guitar lessons and his guitar articles are featured on major internet guitar websites. He also runs an instructional guitar website metalguitarlessons.net. Paul has also performed original material at musicianwar.com worldwide meet, played in front of audiences of over 1000 people and done professional session work.

Recordings Released:
  • Firewolfe - Firewolfe
  • Guitars From The Shadows
    Compilation CD
  • Machined EP


Clinic Tour Dates 2009

Date City/State Country Venue
Monday, September 14, 2009  7 pm Algonquin, Illinois USA Guitar Center
Tuesday, September 15, 2009  6 pm Grand Rapids, Michigan USA Guitar Center
Wednesday, September 16, 2009  6 pm Toledo, Ohio USA Guitar Center
Thursday, September 17, 2009  7 pm Cleveland, Ohio USA Guitar Center
Friday, September 18, 2009  7 pm Rochester, New York USA House of Guitars
Saturday, September 19, 2009  6:30 pm Vestal, New York USA McNeil Music
Wednesday, September 23, 2009  6 pm Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA Guitar Center 
Thursday, September 24, 2009  7 pm Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  USA Guitar Center
Friday, September 25, 2009  6 pm Columbus, Ohio  USA Sam Ash Music 
Saturday, September 26, 2009  7 pm Cincinnati, Ohio  USA Guitar Center 
Sunday, September 27, 2009  3 pm Indianapolis, Indiana  USA  Guitar Center


Other Tour Dates in 2009:

  • 1/12/2009 Guitar Center – Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • 1/17/2009 Guitar Center – Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • 2/2/2009 Guitar Center – Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • 2/9/2009 Guitar Center – Grand Rapids, Michigan


Clinic Tour Dates 2008

Date Venue City/State Address/Directions
Sunday, September 7, 2008 JC's Guitars Algonquin, IL 2214 E. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847.658.9932
Monday, September 8, 2008 Guitar Center Arlington Heights, IL 2375 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847.439.4600
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Guitar Center Grand Rapids, MI 2891 Radcliff Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone: 616.464.0000
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Guitar Center Indianapolis, IN 8475 Castleton Corner Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317.578.9570
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Guitar Center Florence, KY 4999 Houston Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859.282.9841
Friday, September 12, 2008 Guitar Center Pittsburgh, PA 1020 Park Manor Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412.788.1071
Saturday, September 13, 2008 McNeil Music Vestal, NY 4517 Vestal Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: 607.729.1548



Randy Johnson

Randy is a professional recording artist, guitar instructor and touring clinician.

Records Released:

  • Guitars From The Shadows - Compilation CD


Clinic Tour Dates 2009

Date City/State Country Venue
Monday, September 14, 2009  7 pm Algonquin, Illinois USA Guitar Center
Tuesday, September 15, 2009  6 pm Grand Rapids, Michigan USA Guitar Center
Wednesday, September 16, 2009  6 pm Toledo, Ohio USA Guitar Center
Thursday, September 17, 2009  7 pm Cleveland, Ohio USA Guitar Center
Friday, September 18, 2009  7 pm Rochester, New York USA House of Guitars
Saturday, September 19, 2009  6:30 pm Vestal, New York USA McNeil Music
Wednesday, September 23, 2009  6 pm Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA Guitar Center 
Thursday, September 24, 2009  7 pm Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  USA Guitar Center
Friday, September 25, 2009  6 pm Columbus, Ohio  USA Sam Ash Music 
Saturday, September 26, 2009  7 pm Cincinnati, Ohio  USA Guitar Center 
Sunday, September 27, 2009  3 pm Indianapolis, Indiana  USA  Guitar Center

 

Clinic Tour Dates 2008

Date Venue City/State Address/Directions
Sunday, September 7, 2008 JC's Guitars Algonquin, IL 2214 E. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847.658.9932
Monday, September 8, 2008 Guitar Center Arlington Heights, IL 2375 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847.439.4600
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Guitar Center Grand Rapids, MI 2891 Radcliff Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone:616.464.0000
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Guitar Center Indianapolis, IN 8475 Castleton Corner Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317.578.9570
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Guitar Center Florence, KY 4999 Houston Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859.282.9841
Friday, September 12, 2008 Guitar Center Pittsburgh, PA 1020 Park Manor Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412.788.1071
Saturday, September 13, 2008 McNeil Music Vestal, NY 4517 Vestal Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: 607.729.1548


Stephen Lyrical

 

Stephen is a professional songwriter, recording artist and author.
Instructional Products Published:
  • E-book: "How to market your music and sell your CDs"

Recordings released:

  • H2007 - Song Featured on 10,000 copies of the Chronicles - City of Sound
 

Leanne Regalla

Leanne is a professional musician and instructor. She owns a music school: "The Amazing Cool Music Place"

Clinic Tour Dates 2008

Date Venue City/State Address/Directions
Sunday, September 7, 2008 JC's Guitars Algonquin, IL 2214 E. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847.658.9932
Monday, September 8, 2008 Guitar Center Arlington Heights, IL 2375 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847.439.4600
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Guitar Center Grand Rapids, MI 2891 Radcliff Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone:616.464.0000
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Guitar Center Indianapolis, IN 8475 Castleton Corner Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317.578.9570
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Guitar Center Florence, KY 4999 Houston Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859.282.9841
Friday, September 12, 2008 Guitar Center Pittsburgh, PA 1020 Park Manor Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412.788.1071
Saturday, September 13, 2008 McNeil Music Vestal, NY 4517 Vestal Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: 607.729.1548



Jeff Treadwell

Jeff is a professional recording artist, guitar teacher and author.


Instructional Products Published and Released:

  • Expression: Mastering Bending And Vibrato (with Zack Uidl)
  • Extended Arpeggios: 7ths And 9ths E-book (with Dave Cardwell)


Records Released:

  • “Nightmare” Debut CD


Riff Sorce

Riff is a professional recording artist.  He  runs and owns his own record label "Sorcery Records".

Endorsements:

  • Bernie Rico Jr. Guitars
  • Spectraflex The Original Braided Cable
  • Fastaxe Products and Crave Energy Drink
  • TurboTrem
  • AMT Pedals - amtelectronicsusa.com
  • Clayton Picks

Records Released:

John Tutino

John is a professional touring musician and recording artist. He has a Bachelors degree from Berklee in Professional Music and is a virtuoso dual instrumentalist playing saxophone and guitar. Some people John has performed with: Les Paul Jr., Cameron Brown, Ron Vincent, Mike Holober, Richard Sussman, Sal Giorgianni, Ernie Colon, Bill Perry, Buddy Cage, Eric Lawrence, Bob Kindred, Matt Haviland, Sam Wayman, Jay Azzolina, Ron Wilson.

Records Released:

  • “Full Moon Rising” CD

Endorsements: 

  • Clayton Guitar Picks - steveclayton.com


Pete has been a professional violinist since 1980. He has a wealth of experience over the years playing in bands like "Barbara Thompson's Paraphernalia", doing sessions for TV and Radio, performing thousands of gigs worldwide at venues such as The Savoy in London, Grosvenor House in Park Lane, London, Zurich Jazz Festival and also performing for many weddings, family events, and corporate events. He is also a professional music teacher.

Records Released:
  • “Enchanted” CD
  • “Compilation” CD
  • “Dreams” CD
  • “Pete Hartley Plays Swing and Bossa Nova” CD
  • “The Jazz Project” CD
  • “The Mandolin Album” CD
  • “Unfinished Trios” CD
  • Witchhazel - “Witch is Witch” CD


Products Published:

  • 1. Backing Track Compilation 1
  • 2. Backing Track Compilation 2
  • 3. Backing Track Compilation 3
  • 4. Blues Lessons For Violin DVD


Dan Keller

Dan is a professional recording artist and music teacher. He was the "Artist of The Month" at Guitar9.com in 2001.

Recordings Released:
  • “Tribute To Jason Becker” Compilation
  • “Electric Storm” CD


Jessa Young

Jessa graduated with a B.A. in Vocal Studies and Piano Performance from Utah State University. She teaches piano and vocal lessons professionally.  In July of 2009 she and Ilya Makedon (electronic artist) signed with Seattle, WA based indie label Asnazzy Records for their electro-pop project, PRISMALODIC.

Recordings Released:

  • “Orange Roses” CD


Ysrafel

Ysrafel is a professional recording artist and guitar teacher


Recordings Released:
  • Song Featured on 10,000 copies of the Chronicles - City of Sound

Products Published:
  • Sweep Picking Mastery Ebook
  • Essential Tapping Resource


Ian is a professional recording artist, performer and a composer for Television and Film.

Recordings Released:
  • 2007  ‘Guitars from the Shadows’ Compilation Album containing the track ‘Harmonic Reason
  • 2005 Crossfade - ‘White Room Sessions’EP
  • 2003 Crossfade - ‘Phoenix’ Compilation Album containing track ‘Gravity Well’
  • 2002 Crossfade - ‘Crossfade’
  • 1998 Sentinel - ‘Sentinel’EP
  • 1995 Ecco Bass - ‘Deep Space Arbiter’Single
  • 1990 Sophist - As it Comes

Film and Television:
  • 2004 ‘Windmills’ Film soundtrack – Composer
  • 2002 ‘Vampirology’ Composer/performer - multi-media Event


Byron Marks

Byron is a professional recording artist and performer.

Recordings Released:
  • 2008 - “Guitars from the Shadows” - Compilation CD
  • 2005 - Betterman’s Rule: The Paper Anneversary
  • 1997 - Gunshy - Silicone


Dexter Payne

Dexter is a recording artist, composer and touring musician.  He has performed and recorded music with the Grammy nominated composer Thiago de Mello.

Discography:
  • 2009 - When I'm Gone (Dexofon)
  • 2008 - Our Time to Remember (Gau)
  • 2007 - Disk Tum Derrei (Gau/JSR)
  • 2006 - Another Feeling (Dexofon/JSR)
  • 2003 - Inspiration (Dexofon/Ethosbrasil)
  • 2002 - Kambeng- Boubacar Diebate
  • 1981 - Sensible Shoes (Flying Fish)
  • 1979 - Armchair Cabaret (Helios)


Other Recording Credits:

  • 2009 Under the Same Skies
  • 2008 Sharp Edges (Gau) *album design
  • 2008 Flame in the Dark (Gau) clar & album design
  • 2008 Laurie Dameron
  • 2008 Mohamed Alidu
  • 2008 Salem
  • 2005 Under Paris Skies- Lannie Garret
  • 2002 Dare to Be- Lisa Bell
  • 2002 South of Lafayette- Artie Traum
  • 1995 Light Pink-Stephen Allen Davis
  • 1993 Woman Blue (Vanguard reissue) *liner notes
  • 1982 Live Wire Choir


George Tamayo

George’s songs have had radio airplay in Chilli, Germany, Australia, The United Kingdom, and several states in the US. He also wrote the music for a satellite television show called “Island Hoppers”. On top of all of this he owns his own music school in California.

Recordings Released:
  • Hymns Revised Vol. 1
  • 2008 - Seasons
  • 2007 - George Tamayo Vol. 1


Daniel Rothmann

Daniel is a music producer, touring musician & a coach for upcoming musicians. Besides his day-job in his music studio, Daniel works as a professional piano & synthesizer player in several bands, including Zeitgeist, Decimal & Blissphemy.

Records Released:

  • 2010 - Decimal feat. Adrienne Osborn - "Monsters"
  • 2010 - Zeitgeist - "How to Win Friends"
  • 2009 - Decimal - "Interference"
  • 2009 - Zeitgeist - "Under Abstraction"
  • 2009 - Redwood Cult - "Synesthesia"
  • 2008 - T7 - "Starstruck"
  • 2007 - T7 - "DISk"

Production & Engineering:
  • 2010 - Damiri - Boy Toy & Remix
  • 2010 - Mac G Herc - Evolution
  • 2010 - Natal Zaks - Nedtoning
  • 2010 - Amilia - Open Your Eyes
  • 2010 - Infinity's Delight - Let it Go
  • 2009 - Decimal - Interference
  • 2009 - Mekanik - Sorry & Treat Me
  • 2009 - Zeitgeist - Under Abstraction
  • 2009 - Damiri - Samme Vej & The Reason & Want To
  • 2009 - Stoned Society - Stoned Society EP
  • 2009 - Night Cereal - Hypothermia & Penetration Station
  • 2009 - Mic & Amilia - Rythm'n'Soul
  • 2009 - Mac G Herc - ATM Mixtape
  • 2009 - Kodiak - Buccaneers Drunken Monkey
  • 2008 - Glasswork - Ann Hathaway


AJ Simons

AJ is a professional musician, songwriter and recording artist. He records and tours the world with his band Burning Black.

2010 Tour Dates:
  • June 26, Gods Of Metal | Collegno, Torino, Italy
  • July 18,  Masters Of Rock | Vizovice, Czech Republic
  • September 11, Tallink Silja Baltic Pricess| Baltic Sea
  • September 18,  Nosturi | Helsinki, Finland
  • November 5, Zal Ozhidania | St. Petersburg, Russia
  • November 6, 1Rock Club | Moscow, Russia
  • November 8, Rock Cafe | Tallinn, Estonia
  • November 9, New York | Vilnius, Lithuania
  • November 12, Live Club Apollo | Turku, Finland
  • November 13, Virgin Oil| Helsinki, Finland
  • November 14, Hopealyhty Cumulus| Hyvinkää, Finland
  • November 16, Majestic Music Club | Bratislava, Slovakia
  • November 17, Petöfi Hall | Budapest, Hungary
  • November 18, KD Vlatavska | Prague, Czech Republic
  • November 19, Bonver Arena | Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • November 21, Viper | Firenze, Italy
  • November 22, Magazzini Generali | Milano, Italy
  • November 23, Z7 | Pratteln, Switzerland
  • November 25, Stadthalle | Tuttlingen, Germany
  • November 26, Bibelot | Dordrecht, Netherlands
  • November 28, Trabendo | Paris, France
  • November 29, Le Laitterie | Strassbourg, France
  • November 30, Centre Culturel | Elloye, France
  • December 01, Victoire 2 | Montpellier, France
  • December 03, Rockstar live | Bilbao, Spain
  • December 04, Sala Totem | Pamplona, Spain
  • December 06, Salamandra | Barcelona, Spain
    2009 Tour Dates:
  • April 29, The Rock, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • April 30, Headbangers Ballroom, Hamburg, Germany
  • May 1, Hedon, Zwolle, Holland
  • May 2, Dynamo, Eindhoven, Holland
  • May 3, Matrix, Bochum, Germany
  • May 5, Nachtleben, Frankfurt, Germany
  • May 7, Biebob, Vosselaar, Belgium
  • May 8, Z7, Pratteln, Switzerland
  • May 11, A38, Budapest, Hungary
  • May 12, Metelkova Mesto, Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • May 13, Szene, Vienna, Austria
  • May 15, Irish Music Pub, Cluj, Romania
  • May 16, Silver Church, Bucharest, Romania
  • May 17, Bolyarka Rock Club, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • May 18, Texas Necropolis Club, Athens, Greece
  • May 19, Rock Bottom Club, Thessaloniki, Greece
  • May 21, SKC, Beograde, Serbia
  • May 22, DK Dubravka, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • May 23, Masters Of Rock Cafe, Zlin, Czech Republic


Recordings Released:  
  • 2010 Purgatory Child
  • 2009 Mechanical
  • 2008 Prisoners Of Steel
  • 2006 Fight To Dream
  • 2005 Smell The Fire
  • 2005 The Eternal Return
  • 2004 Flames Of Prophecy
  • 2003 Battle Of The Demons
  • 2006 Never Ending Road
  • 2005 Nightborn
  • 2004 Working On Youth Works

Endorsements:
  • Aurora Strings
  • Schroeder Cabinets


Joe Pinnavaia

Joe Pinnavaia is a professional guitarist, composer and instructor.   His music was reviewed by Michael Molenda of the Guitar Player magazine and received radio play on several stations in the US.

Discography:
  • 2010 - Compilation CD Emerging Artists - Into Existence
  • 2009 - BREAKERBOX "From The Hooks" - Guitar on "Nobody Gets Me"
  • 2008 - Test Tube Rhino - "In Vitro" - Digital Nations
  • 2008 - BREAKERBOX EP - Unreleased
  • 2004 - Jeff "Todd" Plewinski Solo CD "Ten Feet Tall" - Unreleased
  • 2003 - Guest Performance On Mandolin With The Dreaming On Their New Release: "Shadow Days"
  • 2002 - Cosmic Stepping Stones "Cosmic Stepping Stones" - Independent
  • 1998 - Cosmic Stepping Stones "Garden" - Independent
  • 1996 - Cosmic Stepping Stones "Symbiotica" - Independent
  • 1994 - Cosmic Stepping Stones (As Muse) "No Moss - A Rolling Stones Tribute" - Siberia Records"
  • 1994 - Cosmic Stepping Stones "Muse" - Independent
  • 1993 - Toxic Love "Some Assembly Required"  - Independent


Endorsements:

  • FJA Mods - fjamods.com
  • Jet City Amplification - jetcityamplification.com/artists
  • Music City - musiccitybuffalo.com

Products:
  • Modal Theory - The Basics And Beyond Part 1
  • Bending And Vibrato
  • Understanding Intervals
  • Shred This III - Solo Transcription



Del Bannerman

Del Bannerman is a professional guitarist, founder of the rock band Eldebrock and a  music industry entrepreneur.

Recordings Released:
  • 2010: Eldebrock CD
Produced by: Ryan Andersen, Jay Wegenast and
Del Bannerman
Mixed by: Michael Wagener
Engineered and Edited by: Ryan Andersen
Mastered by: Eric Conn, Don Cobb and Chaco
 
Endorsements:
  • Steve Clayton Guitar Picks
 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 


Guy Onraet

Guy Onraet is a musician, composer, and guitar teacher living in Cape Town, South Africa. Guy's music has been featured in dozens of commercial videos. Guy is a contributor to shredacademy.com - writing reviews and interviewing established and up-and-coming guitarists.

Recordings Released:
  • Invention City
   



Greg X

Greg X is a recording artist and guitar instructor based in London.  His music and songwriting style is influenced by old school hard rock and heavy metal  of 70’s and 80’s as well as guitarists such as: Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore, Jason Becker and Joe Stump.

Recordings Released:
  • 2011 - Dream
   
  • 2009 - Under The Same Sky
   
 



Alex Boccia

Alex is a songwriter, recording artist and performer in his band Old Ironsides, featuring music that is a twist of classic rock and roll and progressive music. Old Ironsides plays many shows in the Northwest Chicago area. 

Recordings Released:
  • The Path Of Madness (Old Ironsides)
   
  • 2006 Chronicles - The City of Sound Compilation CD
  • (10,000 copies distributed worldwide)
   
 
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