Music Careers Mentoring Program Student Accomplishments

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

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

Endorsements:

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.

Touring Experience:

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

Jonathan Vipond

Touring Experience:

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).

Lee Carlson

Records Released:

Guitars From The Shadows - Compilation CD

Touring Experience:

June 1997 - December 1997

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

July 1997 - August 1997

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

July 1998 - December 1998

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

July 1998 - August 1998

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

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

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
Been an instructor for Camp Jam: http://www.campjam.com/
Taught at the Next Step Guitar Workshop

Instructional Products Published and Released:

1. Progressive 7-String Guitar Instructional DVD
2. The Ultimate Sweep Picker's Guide

3. Serious Improvement for the Developing Guitarist

Product Endorsements:

Zack Uidl is endorsed by Conklin Guitars. Currently, his signature 8-string Conklin guitar is being built. He is also endorsed by TurboTrem, Fast Axe, Q – Tuner, and JC’s Guitars.

Recordings released:

Insomnia - Debut Solo CD (Instrumental/Progressive/Virtuoso styles)
Thoughts Betrayed CD with Dave Cardwell
Chronicles Compilation CD (10,000 copies distributed worldwide)

Tevis Maloney

His band has opened for Cheap Trick, The Doobie Brothers, and Bad Company.

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

He also has played with R&B singer Lou Pride in Chicago and Milwaukee in 1991.

Dave Cardwell

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

Products released:

Kyle Hicks (Kole)

Recordings released:

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

Product Endorsements:
TurboTrem http://http://www.turbotrem.com/

Workshops Taught:

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

Instructional Products Published:

Co-Author of "Serious Improvement for the Developing Guitarist”

Radio Airplay:

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

Mike Philippov

Recordings released:

Song featured on 10,000 copies of The Chronicles Compilation CD.

Instructional Products Published:

1."The Ultimate Sweep Pickers Guide"
2. "Serious Improvement for the Developing Guitarist”
3. "Improve Your Improv"

Professional music teacher:

Mike has also taught at the Next Step Guitar Workshop.

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: http://www.flyingfingers.ie/

Nick Layton

Nick is a full time professional music teacher.
He is also one of the co-founders http://www.thenextstepguitar.com/

Instructional Products Published:

Recordings released:

Chronicles - City of Sound Compilation CD (10,000 copies)

Endoresements:

AMT Pedals - http://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. He is on 10,000 copies of the Guitars At An Exhibition: Volume 2 compilation CD.