Dean P., Pasadena, California Music Theory Teacher | Teaches Private Lessons in 91103

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Dean P.

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Age: 5+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2009

BBA - Music Business/Marketing

About Dean P.

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Commercially trained guitarist through Belmont University in Nashville, TN. I have over 10 years of professional studio and touring experience. Well versed in many genres including jazz, rock, pop, blues, bluegrass, funk, r&b, and country. Throughout my musical career, I have earned endorsements from RS Custom Guitars, D'Addario, Pedaltrain, Planet Waves, and Steve Clayton, Inc. I've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Rival Sons, Shakey Graves, Lauren Ruth Ward, Vince Gill, Brent Mason, Dan Huff, Billy ward, Billy Thomas, and many more. Upon moving to Los Angeles, I released an album with past project, Mount Holly, that debuted at #32 on the iTunes Alternative charts, gotten placements with CW and Fox networks, and launched the beginning of my solo project, Wolf Bay. *** Lesson Details *** Lessons Include: - A thorough look at all the elements of music - Improv techniques - Increasing your understanding of the fretboard - Scales, modes, and chords (applying them musically) - Reading charts, Nashville Number System - Songwriting techniques - Performance skills - Gear upkeep - Career advice I tailor each lesson to the individual student's level, interest, and needs. *** Specialties *** Rock Blues Jazz Phrasing Creative voicings Melodic soloing Fretboard fluency

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10 AM-3 PM

Friday

10 AM-7 PM

Saturday

10 AM-7 PM

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Experience

Freelance Guitarist

May, 2011 - Present

Dean P.

Lead guitarist for platinum selling country artist, Chase Rice. Bassist/song-writer for Top 40 charting rock group, Mount Holly. Bassist for LA powerhouse, Lauren Ruth Ward. Experience opening for players such as Rival Sons, Shakey Graves, Vince Gill, Brent Mason, Dan Huff, Randy Kohrs, and many more.

Bassist/Song-writer

Oct, 2014 - May, 2018

Mount Holly

Signed to Razor & Tie Records Debut album, Stride By Stride, released at #32 on iTunes Alternative charts Title track, "Roll Out" for Transformers Franchise inspired compilation album released by Sony Music Entertainment and Hasbro Studios Featured on NOW, That's What I Call Music! Vol. 62 "Get Up" - 2017 NHL Playoff theme song Song placement on CW tv series Valor

Lead Guitar

May, 2012 - Nov, 2012

Chase Rice

Lead guitarist for co-writer of Florida Georgia Line's number 1 single "Cruise", Chase Rice. Opening for acts such as Carrie Underwood, Brantley Gilbert, Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, Love & Theft, and many more.

Lead Guitar

May, 2008 - May, 2012

Blackwater James

Lead guitar/BGVs for original rock outfit, Blackwater James. Opening for acts such as Bret Michaels, Queensryche, Stryper, David Allen Coe, Bobby Blotzer of RATT, and Tantric.

Education

BBA - Music Business/Marketing

Aug, 2007 - May, 2012

Belmont University

Certifications

BBA - Music Business/Marketing

May, 2012

Belmont University

Music Business degree with an emphasis on marketing research.

Affiliations

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Aug, 2007

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.