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ROCK NATION STUDIO CITY
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MUDDY / MARK DUTTON
Music Coordinator / Studio City
Producer, Engineer, Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, Drums
Muddy has worked and collaborated on many releases from 1990 to present with Burning Tree, Academe, Vegas Must Die, The Color of Silence, Col. Parker Rock n Roll Music, and Stray Casts. He currently tours and co-writes with artists such as Dwight Yoakam, Gilby Clarke, Marc Ford, Eric Dover, John Corabi, Paul Black, and Jo Almeda.
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PAUL BLACK
Vocal Instructor / Studio City
Paul Black is a veteran musician who has been on the L.A. scene since 1980. Majoring in percussion and voice at San Jose State University, he went on to become the drummer for notorious punk bands The Mau Mau’s and The Joneses. He was a founding member of L.A. Guns and earned two platinum records for his contributions as a singer and songwriter before forming Black Cherry. He’s also worked extensively as a producer in his own studio, Black City Records, developing projects for artists such as Zack and Cody (Disney Channel), Cherie Curry (Runaways), and Wayne Kramer (MC5) and alongside noted industry talent such as Jack Douglas (Aerosmith) Steve Thompson (Guns N’Roses, Korn) and Robbie Kreiger (The Doors).
In addition to vocals and drums, Paul is skilled in guitar, piano, ukulele, and harmonica. In recent years Black has toured the world celebrating a reunion with L.A. Guns and received favorable press in Rolling Stone, Spin, Italian Vogue, Guitar World and Classic Rock magazine. Currently he is writing, recording and playing live shows with his new band Stereo which is an eclectic blend of rock and blues. |
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MIKE BENIGNO / BEANS
Percussion and Drum Instructor
Mike Benigno cameto love music at age five while watching the drummers in a Memorial Day parade and has been studying and performing ever since. Throughout his career, he wrote and played drums on Kelly Osbournes “shut up” CD (2002) he has performed and worked with Kara Dioguardi (American Idol), Ric Ocasek (The Cars), and opened for Billy Idol (2003 tour). He’s performed on the Carson Daily show and Late Night with Conan O’Brien with Mike Viola and The Candybutchers (“That Thing You Do”). Beans continues to write and play drums with various artist in Los Angeles, most recently with Ginger (The Wildhearts) and Billy Morrison (The Cult, Camp Freddy). Beans has been teaching
drums, guitar and song writing to kids in LA since 2006 and enjoys watching their
eyes
light up from learning.
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JUSTIN CITRON
Guitar and Bass Instructor
An L.A. native who has been a student of the musical arts since the age of 10, Justin Citron’s musical vocabulary ranges from operatic arias, to classic rock, to modern heavy metal. Justin attended the nationally coveted Musician’s Institute where he mastered the study of musical theory, composition, and stage performance. Justin is currently playing in numerous bands, composing a theatrical show, and is one of the most sought-after guitar teachers on the Westside.
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MARIO GORITO
Guitar Instructor
Mario was born in Brazil and came to the States at age 12. After finishing high school he came to LA to study at the LA Music Academy where he studied with great teachers
such as Frank Gambale, Steve Fister, Ross Bolton, and Jeff Richman. Currently you can find him either working in the studios or playing live shows for different artists in the LA
area.
www.mariogorito.com, www.myspace.com/mariogorito
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MARGOT LANE
Keyboard, Violin, and Voice Instructor
Raised primarily in Buffalo NY, Margot Lane had an innate love for music at an early age. She began studying keyboard methods and technique along with classical piano at Woodshed Music School. Through determination and practice she excelled at an extremely fast pace, earning her several awards and the nickname “radar”. Margot continued her knowledge and dedication by adding the violin to her stable talents. Several teachers furthered her studies including Western New York Hall of Fame member, Jimmy “The W” Wozniak.
Later, as keyboard manager of a Guitar Center she began to collect vintage instruments. This prompted her to start a project recording and composing for movie soundtracks. While doing so, she accepted violin and piano teaching positions at both the Buffalo Music School and Crossroads Music Center. Margot has recorded on several singles and worked with countless musicians both live and in the studio. Now a resident of Hollywood, CA she is quickly being thrust into the for-front of the music industry with her independent projects, bands, teaching skills and modeling. |
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NICK MASON
Percussion and Drum Instructor
Originally from Buffalo NY, Nick Mason followed a deep passion for studying percussion. After 12 years of dedication and practice at the Buffalo Music School, he began to give private lessons of his own to students of all ages and skill levels. Following stints of Drumming for successful bands such as Mad Yellow Sun and the Voodoo Dollies, Nick became an in-demand session player around the Western New York area in music styles ranging from Light Jazz to Heavy Metal, and entitled him to receive three separate Western New York People’s Choice Awards.
Through his persistence he has been able to keep and maintain professional endorsements with the following: Peace Musical, Aquarian Drumheads, Ahead Drumsticks, Zildjian Cymbals, Factory Metal Percussion, Coffin Case, and MacEachern Drums. This has propelled his career to record over 21 albums, singles, EP’s, and soundtracks including videos for “Black Magic Marker”, “Suffercake”, and “Jack the Ripper”.
In 2006 Nick ventured into television as Co-host of Official Heat, a music news and entertainment program. He now lives in Los Angeles, CA where he continues to be a driving force behind the drum kit, frequently touring North America, orchestrating drum clinics, and thriving as an independent musician and teacher.
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DEBORAH POMEROY
Percussion and Drum Instructor
Originally from the Windy City, my passion for music started at an early age. My father enrolled in the infamous Old Town School of Folk Music to study the guitar, and later studied privately with an instructor at the Lyon and Healy Music schoo in downtown Chicago. While playing 2nd lead guitar in a boys band I taught myself to play the drums while the drummer was out of town and left his drums in the basement of my parents house.
Six months later I was signed to USA records as the drummer for the all girl pop band, Daughters Of Eve. We put out several singles on the USA, SPECTRASOUND, AND CHESS/CADET record labels.
After the band dis-banded I ventured out west to L.A. and went on the road with another female band replacing Jenny Jones, the former talk show host, as their drummer.
Later, I became part of a studio band for Criterion Music Publishing Co. in Hollywood which also included Michael McDonald on keys and vocals.
I have played with many stellar musicians and shared the stage with many including: Harry James, Phil Harris, Frank Sinatra, Jr.; Tony Martin, Jr. and Guy Findley ( first white act on Motown with producer/songwriter Bob Gaudio); was hired by the band, SUGAR, and went over to Hawaii and played several clubs and The Diamond Head Crater Festival which was founded by Jimi Hendrix; recorded at Ike Turner's Bolic sound studio with Sugar. We opened for Bobby Rydell and Jose Feliciano in Kauai, Hi;
After I left the band I played with Hawaii jazz pianist, Clem Low and then went back to L.A. after doing everything that I could possibly do musically in Hawaii.
I was recommended to rockabilly recording artist, Rip Masters and was the drummer on his,'Cool and the Crazy' album which has sold internationally; toured with the Cadillac Angels featuring guitarist, Tony Balbinot. In between I studied at Dick Groves Music Workshop and PIT @ The Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA.
Currently, I am drumming for The Jill Warhol Band. Check out my video on YouTube with The JWB.
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