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Jimmy D.

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I've been fortunate to have a career in performance, production, and engineering for many years. I've worked on records with Grammy-winning major singers like Seal and India.Arie, rappers like Wiz Khalifa and Lil Wayne, and many independent artists across 80+ countries. I earned a music degree while studying with some of the greatest musicians and composers in the world. I work in most genres-I love the diversity which keeps things interesting! I've also been signed to a big label and toured...

I've been fortunate to have a career in performance, production, and engineering for many years. I've worked on records with Grammy-winning major singers like Seal and India.Arie, rappers like Wiz Khalifa and Lil Wayne, and many independent artists across 80+ countries. I earned a music degree while studying with some of the greatest musicians and composers in the world. I work in most genres-I love the diversity which keeps things interesting! I've also been signed to a big label and toured internationally, performing in some of the greatest venues in the world on guitar, bass, and DJing.

I enjoy sharing the wealth of knowledge I've gained to help others get their songs and recordings to a professional level, and I can do it for you! I can teach you all the techniques, shortcuts, and processes that will allow you to focus on being creative and not getting bogged down with the technicalities of equipment or software. I've been teaching since I was a teen-my goal is always to tailor the work exactly to the student's personal goals and needs. No unnecessary theory, memorization exercises, etc. - only the best and most efficient info for your needs.

Whether it's how to write a great song, how to record your vocals in your living room, how to mix a record to a level that will impress anyone and let your talent shine, becoming great at guitar or bass, or learning to DJ, I can take you there! I look forward to helping you achieve all your goals.


Education

(Bachelor of Science) Missouri State University
Music

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Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

10+ years experience composing across popular genres. Over 250 film/tv syncs, "Space Jam 2: Legacy" Lion's Gate's "Knock Knock" with Keanu Reeves, Netflix, American Idol, etc. Composed full score for award-winning indie feature "The 60 Yard Line." Worked with Seal, India.Arie, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Three 6 Mafia, PnB Rock, Toosii, etc.
Guitar

Guitar

I played guitar and bass on multiple Billboard hits, played Montreal Jazz Festival, multiple sold out shows at renown venues: Fillmore West, House of Blues, Club Yellow (Tokyo), Metro (Chicago); I began teaching guitar and bass at 15, and was offered the faculty position of guitar dept. head in my second year of college and taught there until I finished school. I studied with Vincent Bredice, legendary Columbia Records artist, student of Segovia, and teacher of Joe Diorio, among others.
Music Production

Music Production

10+ years experience producing across popular genres. Over 250 film/tv syncs, "Space Jam 2: Legacy" Lion's Gate's "Knock Knock" with Keanu Reeves, Netflix, American Idol, etc. Composed full score for award-winning indie feature "The 60 Yard Line." Worked with Seal, India.Arie, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Three 6 Mafia, PnB Rock, Toosii, etc. and independent artists in over 80 countries. Proficient in most DAWs, play guitar, bass, keys, drums and sing. Mastery in Production, mixing and mastering. Extensive experience with the best analog and digital gear.
Songwriting

Songwriting

I've been in the room co-writing with some of the top writers in the industry-Ali Tamposi, Melanie Fontana, Sam Hook, Ivory Scott, and more. I can help you discover or polish your unique voice and help you with phrasing/structure/lyrics until your work shines.
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