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Bruce Baldwin

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I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in music from Cal-State Long Beach and done graduate work in Jazz Studies at the University Of Southern California. I grew up in Long Beach, CA and play mostly in the Southern California area. Been in many bands in styles varying from Country to Brazilian Jazz. Most recently I've been playing solo guitar at various venues from concerts to corporate events. I am also currently on the teaching staff at:ACCENT MUSIC LESSONS 4143 Norse Wy. Long Beach, CA 90808 562-429-9983One block west of Long Beach City College off of Carson Street. For Lessons call and leave a message for Bruce.I take all levels and specialize in working with students with dyslexica. Having this learning disability myself I know what it takes to get students to be able to play without feeling that it is hopeless. My main goal for my students is to have fun and treat the guitar as a friend and not the enemy. I'm sure we've all been forced by our parents to take music lessons that are really boring. This doesn't need to be the case. My motto is "If it's not fun, why do it?"
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Member Since: 1/25/2006
Band Members: ARACA AZUL (CD) Bruce Baldwin = guitar; Victor Cardenas = percussion; Marcello Sena = bass, recorder; Dr. Dave Kopplin = drums, percussion; Michele Weir = piano, vocals;BRUCE BALDWIN BAND (CD) Bruce Baldwin = Guitar; Victor Cardenas = percussion; Valerie Clemente = bass; Walfredo Reyes = drums; Casio Duarte = percussion;INFLUENCES (CD) Bruce Baldwin = Guitar
Influences: (In no particular order) Ted Greene; Ron Eschete; Baden Powell; Jimi Hendrix; Domenico Scarlatti; A.C. Jobim; Johnny Winter; Godzilla; Danny Gatton; Albert Collins; Albert Lee; Albert King; Bola Sete; Toquinho; Jeff Beck; Duane Allman; Dickie Betts; Otis Rush; Shuggie Otis; Roy Buchanan; Eric Johnson; Mozart; Stravinsky; Wes Montgomery; Eddie Palmieri; Salif Keita; Clarence White; Shania Twain; Leo Kottke; Rodan; Tori Amos; Luiz Bonfá; Jeff Linsky; Jorma Kaukonen; Gabor Szabo; George Benson, Brian Wilson; Carl Wilson; Gamera; The Association; Randy Corner; Leslie West; Mothra and many, many more.
Sounds Like: Being Dyslexic and ADD (a bad combination), I never know what style I'm going to be in the mood to play next when I'm on a gig (I gave up on set lists years ago) so I usually mix many different styles together including: Blues; Jazz; Brazilian Jazz; Rock; Latin Jazz; Country Rock; and Africian…therefore driving my bandmates (when I have them) insane, especially when I can't even remember what key my original songs are in.I use C.B. Hill "Speedster" guitars about 95% of the time (greatest electric guitars on the planet); A Dale Foye classical guitar; Kirk Sand Electric/Acoustic guitars, EMG Pickups, Tom Short Pickups, 65 Amps; Evans Amps, Louis Electric Amp; Mesa Boogie Amps; Rivera Amps. GHS strings; Moody straps; Lee Jackson Effects; Fulltone Effects; George L's Cables; V-Picks (absolutely the best picks period.)
Record Label: Beach Jazz Music
Type of Label: Indie

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