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Hairy Larry Blogs Premiere Pro Leon McEntire Birthdate - 1-18-57
Birthplace - Jonesboro, Arkansas
Current Residence - Jonesboro, Arkansas
I began playing a Stella acoustic guitar at age 10. I quickly became a fan of both AM and FM radio. (Mainly the Stones, The Beatles and The Yardbirds). I played guitar in my school jazz bands from age 13 to 21. From age 17 on, I was playing the local music scene cause as you all know, you have to pay your dues. After having travelled throughout the United States and Europe as a budding musicologist, I was awarded more chances to teach and play music. I also became the guitar instructor at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR in the continuing education department. Presently, I am a private instructor who teaches music theory and guitar lessons. The most important difference between the musician and the mere player is quite obviously the quality of one's ear. So the importance of thorough aural training is essential to eventually "getting it". I also teach advanced lessons in styles such as Blues, Blues/Rock, Fusion, Hard Rock and Jazz as I find that by doing so, I can keep myself on a learning curve. Never stop learning, no matter how good you get. My tastes in music are eclectic to say the least. I have absorbed many different musical styles and try to reflect them in my playing and compositions. I like any musician who plays from the heart, regardless of their musical style. Any musician who makes me pick up my guitar and practice, I highly recommend. Since composers and horn players have influenced my musical style as much as guitarists and vocalists, I have blended those influences that I have gained from that input with my feelings and emotions in an attempt to more clearly present my own version of "good" music. | |
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