Benjamin Seelig

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My name is Ben and I'm 23 years old. I'm a professional guitarist, though I played drums for 3 years before picking up the guitar. My main styles are classic R'n'B, Funk and Modern Rock though I pride myself on being able to play most any style that involves guitar. Have experience in recording, performing live, dealing with different personalities and styles from hard rock to smooth jazz. If it grooves I love to play it.

2009 - present - lead guitarist for local indie band "The Ruzannas".

2007 - present - guitar private lessons

2007 - present - Harvest Christian Fellowship - lead guitarist - So Cal mega church (15 000+ members)

2006 - present - recording sessions for "Define by Scars" (lead guitar, hard rock). Currently performing live as a band member.

Experienced in recording, performing live, ability to sight read standard notation, chart writing. Knowledge of when to play and when not to play. Stage presence. Ability to get along with all kinds of personalities.

Graduate 2009 - Guitar Institute of Technology, Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA - Associate of Arts degree 3.5 GPA.

Studied under local jazz masters - Sid Jacobs, Jamie Rosenn and Dave Hill (Frank Gambale)

2007 - Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa, CA Studied music theory and composition.

Amplifiers:

Carr Slant 6v (30 watt)
Mesa Boogie Mark IV (85 watt)
Marshall 2061x (18 watt)
(All handwired all tube)

Guitars:
Gibsons,
Custom Shop 59' Les Paul Reissue
Es-137 Custom and Les Paul Studio.

Fender American Vintage 62' Stratocaster Re-issue

Various effects pedals including Fulltone, Roger Mayer and Boss

California - Southern

Voice - Backing
Guitar
Electric Guitar
Drums

English

Do you have a driver's license?: yes