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"Let me just state here that I am committed to giving the best instruction
that I am able to provide to each and every student I have on an individual
basis in regard to their personal goals and musical tastes. I am a
professional, studied and serious teacher and musician. I have earned two
degrees in music: from Moorhead State University (Music Industry Major) and
from The McNally-Smith School of Music, formally Music Tech of Minneapolis
(Advanced Professional Musicians Course). I have been playing guitar for
almost 30 years, I have been playing professionally in bands for the last
22 of those years and I have been teaching professionally for over 19 years
now. In this time I have had the pleasure of teaching over 1500 students of
all ages, from the Fargo-Moorhead area as well as in the Minneapolis-St.
Paul and Seattle areas. So please feel free to call or email me anytime. I
would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have or maybe even
schedule a lesson time."
"Thank you very much for your interest and I hope I get to hear from you
soon!"
Bio:
Colin C. Blaine is one of those naturally gifted
extremely dedicated guitarists who
possesses awesome chops, a deep understanding of music theory, and can
really bend your ear.
Colin has been
playing the guitar for almost 30
years and playing professionally in
various bands for over 22 years. He
started out teaching himself how to
play songs by Led Zeppelin, Rush,
Black Sabbath, Van Halen and many
others. He also got deep into other
styles such as blues, fusion and funk
while taking private lessons as well.
Around high school age and
particularly in college Colin would
practice sometimes up to 13 hours a
day and he was still playing in rock
bands and going to class. He became
so involved in his music he changed to
a Music Industry major and has since earned two degrees: from both Moorhead State University (Music
Industry) and The McNally Smith College of Music, formally Music Tech of Minneapolis (Advanced Professional Musicians Course).
Colin has also been
professionally teaching guitar lessons for over 19 years and has had over 1500 students in that time,
and still goes five days a week to an average of 55 students a week. Among his playing influences he sites
Jimi Hendrix, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, 70's & 80's rock, heavy metal and intense,
guitar driven instrumental fusion. Colin loves playing live, composing and recording and has been doing so
for over two decades in bands from Fargo to Minneapolis to Seattle. Colin is always writing new music,
learning and working on his technique. He describes his playing style as "Aggressive Rock; hoodling
blues-tinged funky thrash subtle shredding!"
Stores I've taught guitar lessons at and through (in order): United
Teachers of Music (Fargo, ND), Marguerite's Music (Moorhead, MN), The
McNally Smith College of Music (Formally Music Tech, Minneapolis, MN),
Knut-Koupee Music (both St. Paul, MN and Minneapolis, MN locations),
American Music (Seattle, WA), Music Go Round (Fargo, ND), Eckroth Music
(Fargo, ND)
Bands I've Played In: The Blackstone Project (Currently), Blackstöne Cherri, Rucus, Sunday Jam Band - M&J Saloon, West Fargo (2 Years), The Slam, Wednesday Jam Band - Rick's Bar, Fargo (Over 8 Years), Yo Adrian, Groove Elixir, Vodoo Highway, Apadookus, The Fat Cats, Ramblin' Rose, Dream Scream, Pink Fuzzy Bunnies, Toyz, Big Trouble, Töny Loves Thrash, Thumper, Solicitor, The Syndicate, Akdöv, Stained Class
Favorite Guitar Players: Steve Vai, Jimmie Page, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Eddie Van Halen,
Jimi Hendrix, John Petrucci, Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani, Alex Lifeson, Zakk
Wylde, Dimebag Darrell, Warren De Martini, Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Lynch,
Randy Rhodes, Jake E. Lee, Slash, Greg Howe, Richie Kotzen, Jason Becker,
Marty Friedman, Dave Mustaine, Richie Blackmore, Steve Morse, Alex
Skolnick,Tony MacAlpine, Tony Iommi, Frank Gambale, Ted Nugent, Jennifer
Batten, Steve Howe, Prince, Trevor Rabin, Neil Schon, Allan Holdsworth, Jeff
Beck, Eric Johnson, Scott Henderson, Al Di Miola, Mick Taylor, Michael
Hedges, Vivian Campbell, Gary Moore, Nuno Bettencourt, Vito Bratta, Reb
Beach, Michael Lee Firkins, Peter Frampton, Brian May, Vinnie Moore, John
Sykes, Kieth Richards, Pete Townshend, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammet, David
Gilmore, Brad Gillis, Jeff Watson, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Dave Murray,
Adrian Smith, Brad Whitford, Joe Perry, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs,
Akira Takasaki, Chet Atkins, Junior Brown, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins,
Ed King, Steve Gaines, Frank Marino, Albert Lee, Buck Dharma, Warren Haynes,
Dickey Betts, Shawn Lane, Bernd Steidl, Vernon Reid, Derek Taylor, Rusty
Cooley, Michael Angelo, Joe Stump, Todd Duane, Blues Saraceno, Jerry
Cantrell, Eric Clapton, Angus Young, Greg Herzenach, and lotsa others I'm
just not thinking of right now
Favorite Bands: Rush, Dream Theater, Van Halen, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, old school Metallica, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Iron Maiden, Megadeth,
Black Label Society,
Ozzy Osbourne, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Damageplan, Alice In Chains,
Night Ranger, Aerosmith, Coheed & Cambria, Judas Priest, Ratt, Guns N'
Roses, Yes, Deep Purple, Rage Against the Machine, Pink Floyd, Tool, Devo,
Mötley Crüe, Soulfly, Living Colour,
P.I.L., Linkin Park, Testament, Scatterbrain, A Perfect Circle, Queensrÿche, Stryper, Cake, Dokken, Cacophony, Fates
Warning, King's X, Dio, Spock's Beard, Anthrax, Dag, Whitesnake, Korn,
Loudness,
Shadows Fall, and many others
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Colin's Guitar Lessons
