Hi, my name is David Albertson. I enjoy being a musician who plays and teaches guitar and bass guitar. Here's my Resume, and feel free to check out my personal myspace at: www.myspace.com/dagovna.
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Thank you!-David:
Biography:
Born in 1988 and raised in Roseville, California; David Albertson first began playing at the age of 14. Influenced by varied tastes of rock, blues, jazz, and funk he studied with instructor Scott Allen of the Scott Allen Project. Music lessons also included composition teachings with Ritchie Hodge (Oakmont High school Music Director), Rob Lemas (Bass Instruction) and Bob Allen (Ludwig Endorsed clinician and artist); also by players such as Victor Wooten, Angus Clark, Dave Martone, Steve Homan, Ken Stieger, Joe Stump, and Jody Fisher. David also attended Musicians Institute’s Houseband program, Berklee College of Music’s Berklee in LA program, and National Guitar Workshop’s two week rock Summit; earning scholarships to Berklee and NGW’s programs. Awards David has also earned include a Citation for Excellent Musicianship from the International Association for Jazz Education and the City of Roseville’s Most Talented Award (2004). In competition, David took first at National Guitar Workshop’s Shred Off (2007).
Currently, college, teaching, and performing coincide with David’s music career. As a music major attending Sacramento State University; David will be transferring to finish his jazz performance degree. Musical projects like PointDexter and the Jesse Falls Band provide exposure live and in the studio. Previously, David has recorded and played with Caligator, the Wingnut Adams Blues Band, Sasha Tkacheff, Oakmont High school Symphonic and Jazz bands, and Sierra College’s combo, vocal and big jazz bands. Live experiences include colleges such as CSUS, CSUEB, LMU, UNR, Sierra College, and UC Davis (Live on KDVS radio 90.3); as well as the Sacramento Zoo. In the venue and bar circuit, David has toured to venues such as The Passage (Los Angeles), The Boardwalk (Sacramento), Yagers (Folsom), Club Car (Auburn), The Underground (Roseville), Seabright Brewery (Santa Cruz), Hard Rock Café (Sacramento), and other such venues in California. David has experience teaching as a private instructor having taught 25 students in the spring of 2008. Also, he participated in Skip’s Music Stairway to Stardom as a coach to help David give back to his music community. One of his students, Christian Wilks, won the Daniel Moreno scholarship from Skip’s Music.
In summer 2008, David was specially selected as an intern to teach with National Guitar Workshop around the nation. Places included Seattle, Los Angeles, and Connecticut; and including teaching classrooms, ensembles, and private lessons. David was given praise by NGW directors including Tom Dempsey, Steven Novacek, Kim Perlak, Kristen Coates, and Nate Jarrell. In the near future, David will be performing at Warped tour (Sleep Train Ampitheatre) with PointDexter; and is completing his original EP.
Bands I'm In/Was In(In Chronological order):
Oakmont High School Jazz and Symphonic Band
Sasha Tkacheff
Infinitum
Ray Zhou
Inspired by Radio
Oliver (Oakmont Musical-Upright Bass)
Sierra College Jazz Big Band, Combo, and Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Chorus Line (Oakmont Musical-Guitar)
Kelsey Dion
Jesse Falls Band
Waking September
PointDexter
Greater than Awesome
I love sharing my knowledge, and enjoy helping other people reach their potential.
PRESS:
Guitar Nine Records written by Dave Martone: NGW SHRED OFF WINNER
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
3 years of private lesson teaching experience; as well as a teaching internship with National Guitar Workshop (Summer 08).
4 years of Private Instruction with MI graduate Scott Allen at Northridge Music
Studyed with Rob Lemas (Bassist) at Northridge Music
Graduate of Berklee (School of Music, Boston) in LA Summer Program 2006: with Instructors Joe Stump, Tim Miller, Tom Griesgraber
Studied at Musicians Institute (Houseband weekend 2005) with Instructors: Dan Gilbert, Matt Baldoni, Ken Steiger, and Lenny Widegren
Student at National Guitar Workshop in LA w/ Jared Meeker, Dave Overthrow, Neal Nagoaka, Nate Jarrell, Jody Fisher, and Kevin Hughes.
Attended Clinics featuring Victor Wooten, Stu Hamm, Scott Henderson, Jennifer Batten, Michael Angelo Batio, Paul Gilbert, Charlie Hunter, Greg Howe, Steve Stevens, Shane Gibson, Reggie Hamilton, Greg Koch, and Roscoe Beck.
Coached in Stairway to Stardom program (2006), for the band Monkey in a Gloom
Music Theory teachings and Composition with Richie Hodge and Bob Allen
Attending Sacramento State Univeristy for Jazz Performance; attain A.A in Liberal Arts studies from Sierra College.
AWARDS
Won National Guitar Workshop Shred Off in Los Angeles, Given Parker Hornet guitar.
Awarded Scholarship to National Guitar Workshop for program in Los Angeles featuring Greg Howe, Jennifer Batten, and Stu Hamm
Awarded Scholarship to Berklee's Summer program Berklee in LA (2006)
Awarded Roseville's Most Talented Award (Music in the Park 2004)
Recognized for exellence at Sacramento State's Jazz Festival by the IAJE (International Association of Jazz Education). (2006)
Taught Bassist Christian Wilks who won the Daniel Moreno Memorial Award
OTHER
Own recording, teaching materials/software, and equipment. AlsoRead/teach tab and notation (Bass and Treble Clef)
Studied theory and composition including modes, exotic scales, and key centers
Technically capable in styles such as rock, metal, jazz, funk, blues, pop, acoustic, and latin
Capable of teaching people of all levels of playing, teaching theory, improvisation, technique, and style
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REFERENCES:
Tina Wilks: You have inspired my son Christian. I have never seen him so into anything. Thanks for being a great teacher/coach.
Mother of Stairway Particpant Christian Wilks, who won the Daniel Morena scholarship, and was the bassist of the band Monkey in a Gloom, I coached
Ray Zhou: One of the best musicians I have ever worked with. Fellow Teacher and Musician, www.myspace.com/rayzproject
Scott Allen: (David) has studied many aspects of music and guitar techniques, including: Harmony and Theory, Improvistation using Pentatonic and Diatonic scales, as well as Arpeggios, Doublestops, and advanced scales such as Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Altered and Symmetrical scales. David also has a great understanding of numerous two handed techniques, as well as impressive chops.() Over the past few years David has worked hard and achieved impressive skillas as a guitar player. He has an excellent attitude and is not afraid to be challenged or work through any task.. He would be a great addition to any school he should choose to attend. GIT graduate and Private Guitar instructor
David Albertson is a very well rounded musician, equally at ease on guitar and electric bass, as well as many different styles from rock to jazz to funk etc...
He is a fantastic teacher, very organized with very interesting and accessible material for any level of musicianship. And above all, he is a very, very patient person which might be one of the most important qualities when it comes down to teaching. He won't give up on you!
Aurelien Budynek- National Guitar Workshop Teacher and Professional Musician
"David is a very skilled and knowledgeable musician as both a guitarist and bassist. In addition to his musical skills he is also a very easy person to work with on a personal and professional level."
Nate Jarrell Assisstant West Coast Director for National Guitar Workshop
David was an assistant of mine at the NGW in LA. He was able to assist me and take care of all necessary tasks that were asked of him.
One in particular was to lead an ensemble all week for a final performance at the end of the week. His group did an amazing job and I do not hesitate to recommend David for any positon.
Dave Martone
I had the privilege of supervising David Albertson in my position as Operations Director, at the National Guitar Workshop, through his involvement with our intern program. David is an intelligent, capable, and personable individual, who continually impressed my colleagues and I with his ability to interact with a variety of students in a classroom setting. I feel confident in saying that he is capable of handling any situation with thoughtfulness and maturity. David's ability to connect with his students and his talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior. I would recommend David as a teacher without reservation.
Kristen Coates- Operations Director of National Guitar Workshop
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