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Paul Tauterouff

Today I opened my eyes and now I'm awake. Are you?

About Me

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I am a proud endorser of AMT Electronics effects pedals.
The DT-2 Distortion Station rocks!!!
I am interested in networking with other like-minded independent musicians, teachers, and music fans. I am not interested in “collecting” friends. In other words, do not ask me to add you as a friend if you do not have the time or intention to send me a message or post a hello comment. I will respond to all messages and comments as time permits.
I began playing guitar seriously at the age of 14 in 1979 (after briefly dabbling in it around the age of 9). I joined my first band about two years later, around 1981. I have played in a few local bands over the years, including a short stint on bass guitar for the C.O.D. band. I also played guitar, wrote and recorded for a couple of original projects, and have engineered recordings and mixed live sound for other local bands. I have played and mixed countless shows over the past 26 years.
I teach private guitar lessons at the Main Street Music Academy in Johnson City, New York. If you live in Binghamton, Johnson City, Vestal, Endicott, Endwell or the surounding areas (including Pennsylvania) and want quality lessons from an experienced professional guitar teacher - look no further!
I am working on several instructional guitar projects including several books and an istructional DVD. I also work with Tom Hess as co-manager of his Music Careers Mentoring Program. If you are a serious musician looking to kickstart your career, or take your existing career to the next level, you need to check out this program!
I am in the process of writing songs for my first full length instrumental CD as well as working with ex-Full Circle bassist/ vocalist Kevin Hamm on his solo CD. Both of these projects will feature drummer Felice DiRienzo. We will be performing live as a band early in 2008, playing a combination of Kevin’s vocal songs, my instrumentals and a few cover tunes.
I love anything featuring great guitar work incuding jazz, blues, and all rock styles. I'm not into "angry" bands. I am a huge fan of the Finnish hard rock bands HIM and Charon.
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Member Since: 3/11/2006
Band Website: paultauterouff.com
Influences: Some of my earlier influences include 80's era Gary Moore, Michael Schenker and Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest. Some of my current faves include Brett Garsed and Guthrie Govan .

I am currently partnering with virtuoso guitarist/ master teacher Tom Hess as co-manager of his Music Careers Mentoring Program . Any musicians serious about reaching their goals would be wise to sign up for this one of a kind program.

Sounds Like: Guitar-oriented rock

Type of Label: None

My Blog

Instructional Clinic Tour w/ Tom Hess in September!!!

I know - I haven't posted a blog in a while, and now two in one week??!!! I don't like to post unless I have something to say....... In September the Tom Hess Music Corporation will be embarking on a ...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:11:00 PST

July Newsletter Almost Set To Go - Don’t Miss Out - Subscribe Now!!!!!

The July issue of my newsletter is almost set to go, so sign up now!!! In addition to getting up to date news, you will also receive free exclusive lessons, links to cool educational resourc...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:31:00 PST

My New Endorsement - AMT Pedals!!!!!

I am proud to anounce that my good friend Nick Layton and I are officially endorsed by AMT Pedals!!! http://amtelectronicsusa.comFor those unfamiliar with AMT, they produce high quality distortion and...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:59:00 PST

In Chicago until June 10th!!!

I will be leaving tomorrow morning for Chicago and won't be back until Tuesday June 10th. I am going to a function with Tom Hess and my good friends Nick Layton, Mike Philippov, Zack Uidl, e...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:33:00 PST

New product For Guitar Teachers Available Now!!!

I just wanted to let everyone know that my new product with my business partner Tom Hess, The Guitar teacher's Toolkit is available now!! When I first started teaching I wish I could have found a...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:10:00 PST

George Bellas - Planetary Alignment

I got George Bellas latest instrumental CD, Planetary Alignment today. All I can say is holy shit! He is in a league of his own. My mentor Tom Hess has said that George is the greatest guita...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:34:00 PST

What Would You Do If You Were Truly Free?

What would you do if you were truly free? Encarta online dictionary (does anyone own a paper one anymore?) defines Freedom as: Ability to act freelya state in which somebody is able to act and li...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:57:00 PST

Innovative Arpeggio Phrasing for Advancing Metal Players

My good friends Nick Layton and Tom Hess have just released their latest book - "Innovative Arpeggio Phrasing for Advancing Metal Players" is now available! I did the notation for the book and as an i...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:10:00 PST

New Track - Suburb Blues!!!

Hi Friends, I hope your weekend has been awesome! Everyone ready for Xmas? Anyway, I just posted a new track called Suburb Blues. It's just a one-take improv over a BB King style blues backing track. ...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:43:00 PST

Currently Seeking Serious Guitar Students

Rock/ Metal Guitar lessons available in the Southern Tier area of New York StateLesson slots available for serious guitar students. If you live in the Endicott, Endwell, Binghamton, Johnson City or Ve...
Posted by Paul Tauterouff on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:22:00 PST