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Neal's Bio Page
| Date Of Birth: July 15th 1971 Los Angeles CA. |
Profile:
| At the age of 12, Neal began his musical endeavors with a driving passion for wanting to be the best. With several years of studying and performing along with many years of teaching experiences, Neal acquired a vast arsenal of technique and musicality and other abilities in the fields of musical compositions, stage performances, teaching, mixing, arranging, engineering as well as extensive computer and IT and networking knowledge. Over the years, Neal has recorded several of his own original compositions, currently released 2 instrumental CDs and has performed in several parts of the U.S. Neal has also done many other performances and recordings for numerous bands styles ranging from Rock, Metal, Funk, Fusion, Jazz to Classical all through out High School up to the present time. Neal is also well versed in the areas of: |
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Engineering and Mixing. Arranging and transcribing music scores. Computer MIDI Sequencing, Notation. Digital Hard Disk or ADAT Recordings. Computer Audio Software (Logic Audio, Pro Tools) Usage of SMPTE and MIDI Time Codes for audio. Akai based sampling and remixing. MIDI and Audio studio setups and troubleshooting. Live and studio performances. Stylistic Improvisation. Teaching of guitar and advanced music at a college level. Macintosh and Windows Based Computers IT, Network Troubleshooting |
Education:
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Berklee College Of Music, Boston MA 1992-1995 Major: Professional Music Musicians Institute/ GIT, Hollywood CA 1991 Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills CA 1985-1989
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Musical Experiences
Early Beginnings: 1985-1989
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Performed in several recitals with the Beverly Hills High School Jazz Band. 1985-1989 Performed in a televised show at the Coconut Grove. 1986 Played Guitar in a stage musical production of "Grease". 1987 Recipient of "The most Outstanding Musician of the Year" 1987, 1988, 1989 Received an article in a local newspaper about his guitar playing. 1988 |
Formative Years: 1990-95
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Performed Guitar for weddings and other social events on numerous occasions. Studied privately with renowned guitarist Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson). 1989-1991 Accepted to attend Berklee College of Music's Summer Seminar in Japan and Los Angeles. 1990 Performed live with several of my colleagues and professors at MI and Berklee. 1991-1995 Studied with Legato recording artist Brett Garsed, (Nelson / Mark Varney Project). 1993 Was Showcased as one of Berklee's best guitarist in their 1994 Guitar Night Performance Concert. 1994 Led and performed several recitals which consisted of my original compositions. 1993-95 Completed the required courses at Berklee College of Music and received a diploma for Professional Music. 1995 |
Professional Activities
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Teaching guitar privately and publicly on a regular basis. Performing several guitar clinics for various companies. Performed with several Rock and Jazz bands in the Los Angeles and Boston area. 1990-present Began constructing my ADAT based home studio 1996 - present Recorded, Mixed and engineered several songs for various different friends, musicians and artists 1996- present Toured the U.S with a Pop/Rock Band.(Restless Natives) 1996 Released 1st Instrumental CD entitled The Crossing 1997 Currently Endorsing E.S.P Guitars in Hollywood, CA. 1997 Was an instructor of guitar at GIT for the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. 1997-98 Done various gigs for different local bands in the Los Angeles area. 1998-present Began upgrading home studio to a Macintosh Hard Disk based home studio. 1999- present Added a 2 track Protools mixing system to home studio 2000 Currently Endorsing Dimarzio Pickups. 2001 Demonstrated and exhibited for ENGL amplifiers at the 2002 NAMM show in Anaheim CA Released 2nd Instrumental CD Entitled The Second Coming. 2002 Reorganized entire Home studio and upgraded to a Macintosh based Logic Audio Platinum HD system. 2003 - Present Teaching for the National Guitar Workshop in Los Angeles . 2003-Present Desktop Support and Desktop Management for Hypermedia Systems in Los Angeles, CA
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At The Present Time
| Currently, Neal is busy with several different projects |