GOD OF THUNDER

Born in New York City, Damien L. Thorr showed very impressive artistic talents at a very young age. By the time he was nine years old, he had won many awards for his pencil illustrations and sculptures. He received his first guitar at age fifteen. However, he never played it until, at age seventeen, some jealousy of his brother’s musical abilities forced him into playing the guitar 4 to 6 hours a day. Then later, 6 to 8 hours a day, studying the music of the great masters such as Bach, Paganini, Vivaldi, Dowland and the great Flamenco guitar virtuosos such as Montoya, Romero, and Sabicas. By this time, Damien and the guitar were inseparable. He very quickly developed highly advanced skills on the instrument and other instruments as well. His unique blend of Classical, Flamenco, and Heavy Rock music was very noticeable among most players in New York, where he was already teaching the instrument.Damien attended a Renaissance music concert during a spring afternoon in New York’s Central Park where, for the first time, he saw and heard a Lute player. He was immediately in love with that instrument and was later selected to play it upon entering college. He attended Herbert Lehman College in New York under the guidance and teachings of the great guitar virtuoso Jorge Morel. He also studied the lute with Patrick O’Brien. Shortly into his college studies he moved to Barcelona, Spain, where he studied the guitar extensively and on the streets and old plazas, he got the purest taste of real Flamenco.Damien earned an AA in guitar performance from Lehman College in New York. He favors music for the guitar from the baroque and renaissance periods as well as Flamenco. Rock music has always been in his heart so he has managed to land a few notable positions as a rock guitarist. Some of these include: Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Godspell. He also performed and recorded with the Dutch heavy metal band Highway Chile, and the American metal band, SST. He has won the “Best Rock Guitarist” award for the Dutch magazine “HEADBANGERS” in 1989. About The Store: God Of Thunder was founded in 2003 and opened its doors for business on October 31, 2003. It is truly Ft. Lauderdale's finest music store, providing the community with excellent services which include: Great Prices on all instruments and merchandise, comprehensive and affordable music lessons as well as instrument repair service and rehearsal facility.God Of Thunder is open 7 days a week. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. OUR ADDRESS IS: 1914 EAST OAKLAND PARK BLVD, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33306 Phone: 954-523-7087 www.godofthundermusic.com Music Lessons God Of Thunder offers the best music lessons in all of Broward County. All our teachers are experts at the instruments with the highest standards of music education. Not only are the teachers professionals, they really love to play! Lessons at our facility will never be boring music lessons where a student is forced to learn to play "Mary Had A Little Lamb" or "Pop Goes The Weasel", as feared by all. We apply the theory and technique directly into the type of music the individual student prefers, thus making it the most fun, comprehensive and rewarding experience possible. We teach all styles and levels. Come on in and visit our location, you'll be very glad you did. Children and adults welcome! Lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis. The cost of each lesson is $20.00 per half hour. Lessons are purchased four consecutive weeks at a time and must be pre-paid. Credit for missed lessons may be given, by rescheduling, if at least 48 hours notice has been provided. No Refunds. [email protected]....... VERY IMPORTANT:Damien is also known as Nigel Zachary Courtwright, author of of the great erotic horror novel "The Vampire Journals". For a copy, you may contact him at the above email and web sites.