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Albin Palasser - Certificate Of Merit - Jazz Bass Hometown: Feldkirchen, Carinthia, Austria Occupation: family doctor and doctor of internal medicine Instruments: Stambaugh "Butterfly" 5 string high C, Rob Allen MB2 high C, Otto Schatzmayr DB Musical goals: To become a professional bassist and composer, and teacher. Current Influences: Jim Stinnett, Grant Stinnett, Todd Johnson, Celso Pixinga, Sergio Groove, Ney Neto, Rob Gourlay, Michael Manring, Grant Green, Charles Mingus, Paul Chambers, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Jeff Andrews, Ludwig Streicher, Frantisek Posta, Miroslav Vitous, Giovanni Bottessini, J.S.Bach, Frederic Chopin, Oscar Peterson. Albin's has high ambition and is focused on his goals. I am confident he will reach them. |
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Lenny B - Certificate Of Merit - Jazz Bass
There is NO limit to what Lenny can do. With his drive and dedication he is quickly becoming an excellent player. With an abundance of talent and ability, Lenny came to SMOS to learn how to practice correctly and take his playing to the next level. Lenny continues his rapid growth by applying himself in a focused practice routine. His newest goal, mastering the double bass. He is well on his way. Musical Goals: To be able to play good basslines and music with my sons, and friends. |
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Darius Chagnon Hometown: Born in Ann Arbor, MI. Currently reside in Bismarck, ND Occupation: Business management Instruments: MTD fretted and fretless 6-strings, Vektor electric upright, Rob Allen fretless 4-string. Musical goals: To make it easy for everyone else sound good, and when it's my turn to speak, make it worth hearing. Current Influences: 12-Secrets to Success, Ray Brown, James Jamerson Darius is a very dedicated musician with abubdant talent. With his drive, he will succeed. |
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Nikolaos Tsavdaroglou Hometown: Thessaloniki, Greece Occupation: Bassist Instruments: Walter Sandner double bass, Odyssey 4-String electric bass Musical goals: To be a top-class bassist Current Influences: Eddie Gomez, Paul Chambers, Christian McBride, Renaud Garcia-Fons, Gary Karr, Victor Wooten, James Jamerson, Charles Mingus, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. Nikos has a gift that will carry him far, he loves to practice. (some call him naturally talented : ) His work in our online studies is unparalled. He has successfully completed JB2, JB3, PC, DBL1, DBL2, DBL3, and CTEB. One could not ask for a more dedicated student. The result of Nikolaos' hard work can be easily be heard in his playing. Check out Nikolaos on YouTube |
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Jim Lambie Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA Occupation: Bass Instructor, US Armed Forces School of Music Instruments: Warmoth 4string Jazz bass, Steve Bailey fretless 6 string, Michael Kelly Deluxe acoustic bass guitar 5 string, Fender Jazz 62 RI MIJ, Eminence 4 string electric upright. Musical goals: Retire from the Army as a full time bassist and bass Current Influences: Jim & Grant Stinnett, Alain Caron, Michael Manring, Jim is a seasoned professional having played countless shows, gigs, and concerts, all over the world. He is well versed in all the styles. Jim's groove is strong and his playing sensitive. What a treat to see a mature, complete musicain who is sitll in the learning mode. Classes completed: JB2, JB3. |
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Thomas Neumaier Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany Occupation: Part-time employee at software company Instruments: Lefay Singer 632, B-C Musical goals: Be the best musician I can be, play professionally Current Influences: Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Michael Manring, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Grant Green, Red Garland, Jim Stinnett Thomas is a very talented musician. His disicpline is his secret weapon. Thomas came to SMOS to focus his efforts and learn the language of jazz. He is doing this very well. Classes completed: JB2, JB3, CTEB. |
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Rob IJsendijk Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands Occupation: 4 days a week lawyer, the rest bassplayer Instruments: Fodera Monarch 5 string Musical goals: jazz, pop, fusion Current Influences: MM, VW, A Cohen, JP, A Jackson, V Bailey, Haslip Rob has gigged in a varitey of styles, for many years. From rock to funk to jazz, Rob is an accomplished player. It is great to see Rob stretching his boundries and learning new things. Classes completed: JB2, JB3, CTEB. |
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Kurt Broderick Hometown: Brownsburg, Indiana Occupation: Pharmacist Instruments: Stambaugh 5 string high C, Musicman Musical goals: To continually improve my playing to provide the best support I am able to for my band mates. Current Influences: Nathan East, Dave LaRue, Sting, Stanley Clark, Marcus Miller, John McVie Kurt has been a professional bassist for years. His solid groove and sensitive accompaniment is a key to his success. His continued study and desire to improve his playing will take Kurt to a whole new level. Classes completed: JB2, JB3, CTEB. |
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Ilias Makris Hometown: Athens - Greece Occupation: Graphic Artist Instruments: Lakland 5-string (low B) Musical goals: To learn in depth the jazz language Current Influences: Paul Chambers, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Sonny Clark, Jim Stinnett Ilias is an outstanding student. He understands the statement, "you get out of it what you put into it," and he puts in a lot. As a student in SM online courses for sixteen months in row, Ilias had demonstrated his ability to focus and practice. This has resulted in amazing progress for him on his bass. His PC transcriptions and performances are of the highest calibre. His groove is strong and his playing solid. I am so proud of Ilias's accomplishments. It has been great fun to watch him go after what he wants. With his attitude, there are no limits. Classes completed: JB2, JB3. PC. |
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