Guitar Lessons by Vince Mellone

OVERVIEW

I have over 20 years of experience in the music industry.  In the  past 15 years I have taught guitar to adults and children, beginning through advanced levels.  I have written, recorded, and released five albums as an independent recording artist.  I perform regularly:  leading my own groups, accompanying various choirs, perform in music theatre orchestras and accompanying other artist as well.  I also have strong interpersonal  skills, communicating and interacting well with both adults and children.

EXPERIENCE

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Private Guitar & Bass Instructor, House of Woodwinds, San Ramon, CA                               1999- Present

Duties Include:

  • Develop individualized lesson plans tailored to the students personal goals and needs

  • Prepare materials needed for different skill levels 

  • Contact prospective clients and organize consistent schedule

  • Maintain business records 

Group Guitar Instructor, San Ramon Parks and Recreation                   2001

Private Guitar Instruction, Drum and Guitar City, Sacramento, CA                                       1996-2000

CHOIR ACCOMPANIST

Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Lafayette, CA                                         September 2009-Present

Duties Include:  

  • Performing weekly, leading and supporting the choir

  • Provide background music throughout service - including solo performances

  • Play and lead sing-a-longs for kids church

Berkeley High School Choir, Berkeley, CA                                                                              January-June 2009

MUSICAL THEATRE

Diablo Theatre Company, Concord, CA                                                                      July 2012- December 2013

  • Legally Blonde (2013) 

  • Avenue Q (2012) 

  • Hairspray (2012) 

Stage Door Conservatory, Berkley, CA

  • Legally Blonde (2013) 

Sacred Heart High School, San Francisco, CA                   

  • Starmites (2000)

INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTIST

Full length Albums {Guitarist, Songwriter, Arrangement co-producer, co-mixer}

  • Lose Myself – Supaphat (2007) 

  • Ride With Me – Supaphat (2005)

  • Return of the Funkazoid – Mama’s Gravy (2004)

  • The Attack of the 3 Headed Funkazoid Freaklove Monster (2001)

  • From the Root, To The Fruit – Mama’s Gravy (1998)  

  • Cigarettes & Soul Food – Mama’s Gravy (1997) 

  • Peace EP – Mama’s Gravy (1996) 

  • They’re Good For The Sole  EP– Sole Instinct (1993) 

Studio musician

  • To Eva, With Love (2010) -  A Celebration of Eva Cassidy – Amikaeyla & Trelawny Rose

  • Small World (2010) – Theresa Perez

  • This Side Up (2010) – Barbara Jones & Henrik Bridger

MOVIES, RADIO, TELEVISION & AWARDS

Music used in films

  • The 5th Quarter, Park Entertainment (2010)

  • Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane, by Joe Carnahan  (1997)  

  • Lineage, Ravenlock Media (1997)

Music used for radio promotion

  • Provided music for the KRXQ 98 Rock “Bod Squad” DVD (2008)

  • Provided music for the KRXQ 98 Rock “Bod Squad” DVD (2007)

  • Music chosen for compilation CD, Local Licks 93 Rock  (2007) 

  • Music chosen for compilation CD, Local Licks 93 Rock (2006)

TV Appearances

  • Live performance on Good Day Sacramento, Channel 31 (June 1996)

Awards

  • Sammie Nominated Best R&B/Funk Band, with Supaphat (2007)

  • Sammie Nominated Best R&B/Funk Band, with Supaphat (2006)

  • Sammie Nominated Best R&B/Funk Band, with Phat Mama (2004)

  • Sammie Nominated Best Rock Band, with Nothing (1998)

LIVE PERFORMANCE

  • Over 1,000 live performances throughout the West Coast

  • Has shared the stage with International Recording Artist Train, Cake, and the Deftones

MUSIC TRANSCRIPTION

Mosaic Project, Berkeley, CA                                                                                                            February 2009

  • Transcribed the album Childrens Songs For Peace by  Bret Dennen for piano and guitar

FREE LANCE MUSIC WRITER

Ricochet Magazine, Sacramento, CA                                                                                    May 2005-June 2005

  • Wrote reviews for live concerts

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT RETAIL November 1996 – August 1999

Drum and Guitar City, Sacramento, CA

Duties Included:

  • Sales of guitar, bass, drum, and pro-audio equipment

  • Opening and closing the store

  • Counting out till and bank deposit

EDUCATION/INTERNSHIPS

Bachelor of Arts in Music:  CSU Chico (1998-1999)

CSU Sacramento (1993-1997)

  • Music Theory (Beginning Theory, Intermediate Theory, Advanced Theory, Form and Analysis 20th Century Theory and Counterpoint)

  • Music History

  • Classical Guitar

CSU San Francisco (2000)

  • Emphasis on Music Recording Arts

PC North Studio, Sacramento,CA                                                                                                             1998-1999

  • Recording Studio Internship

SoundLab Studios, Sacramento, CA                                                                                                                   1999

  • Recording Studio Internship

  • References Available upon request

About the Instructor

Vince Mellone

Vince has over 20 years of experience in the music industry.  In the  past 15 years. He has taught guitar to adults and children, beginning through advanced levels.  He has have written, recorded, and released five albums as an independent recording artist.  He has perform regularly:  leading his own groups, accompanying various choirs, perform in music theatre orchestras and accompanying other artist as well.  He has also have strong interpersonal  skills, communicating and interacting well with both adults and children.

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