About Jimmy H.
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Band Leader, Guitarist, Singer
Aug, 2007 - PresentJimmy H. Band
This band is kinda like a special forces group of musicians. We all have degrees and tons of experience and are capable of playing any style of music. We have backed up many artists in the past as a whole band and have recorded many sessions for many different artists plus we have played in the mid south region of and on for years at different venues and occasions. We are the band that can do anything, anytime, anywhere.
Lead Guitarist
Nov, 2011 - Nov, 2012Great Outdoors
We where another touring band mainly focusing on the mid west and western United states and played with many acts including Little Texas, Joe Diffie, Charlie Daniels and many others
Lead Guitarist
Jan, 2010 - Oct, 2011Copper Hollow Band
I toured all over the Country with Copper Hollow we where a Nashville based rocking country band playing over 200 shows a year border to border and coast to coast. We played with many of todays top country and rock acts including Montgomery Gentry, Zac Brown, Gretchen Wilson, Jamie Johnson, Travis Tritt, Brett Michaels, Trick Pony, and many others. We played large Venues seating as many as 10,000+ people, Casinos, Corporate Events, and Huge Country and Western Bars
Co Founder
Apr, 2003 - Jan, 2010American Guitar Institute
I started the American Guitar Institute back in 2003 and we quickly built it up to one of the largest music schools in the State. We had 5 guitar teachers a drum teacher and a bass teacher. I sold my share in 2010 to go back out on tour for a few years.
Hired Gun Guitarist, Session Guitarist, Guitar Teacher
Jan, 1992 - PresentJimmy H.
I have done hired Gun gigs for many bands over the years and have played with or been on the same bill as Allman Brothers, Little Texas, Montgomery Gentry, David Allen Coe, Travis Tritt, Shawn Lane, The Barkays, Willie Mitchell, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Deep Purple, Kansas, Black Oak Arkansas, Brett Michaels, Willie Nelson, Zac Brown, Barry Richman Band, Mo Boogie, Bullet Boys, Tesla, Trick Pony, and many many others that where famous and some not so famous. These Hired Gun gigs can be anywhere from 1 show to 3 months. I have also appeared on many albums and commercials and have taught hundreds of students how to play over the years. My students have earned scholarships from some of the top music schools out there, been on national radio, toured and even been on national television including Jay Leno and David Letterman. When You Hire me as a guitarist or a teacher you are hiring someone with education and a bunch of experience to back it up. Most guitar teachers have never been on tour or gone to college and have maybe just played local bars from time to time. I have worked with many of the top people in the music industry and can help you get there.
Education
Guitar Performance
Sep, 1995 - Sep, 1996Atlanta Institute of Music
Masters in Music Theory and Composition
Jan, 1997 - Dec, 2001CU Boulder
Music Theory and Composition, Music Education
Sep, 1996 - Sep, 1999University of Colorado
Music Performance
Oct, 1995 - Oct, 1996Atlanta Institute of Music
Guitar Performance
Sep, 1995 - Sep, 1996Atlanta Institute of Music
Certifications
Master Guitar Instructor
Mar, 2004AGI
King of the Blues
Mar, 2007Guitar Center Memphis
Awards
King of the Blues Memphis
Mar, 2007Guitar Center
King of the Blues
Mar, 2007Guitar Center Memphis
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Music
Native Proficiency
Pig Latin
Professional Proficiency
Jive
Native Proficiency
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