John “Dr. Hot Licks” Taylor - Guitar and Bass Teacher
I have a serious passion for music. Music is my life, and I want to share that with everyone I can.
My musical background is primarily in rock and metal, with additional influences from such genres as jazz, blues, soundscapes, trip-hop, etc.
I started teaching my first student back in 2001.
Throughout my musical career I have played live, recorded commercial music, recorded with bands I've been in and still am a part of, recorded my own solo work, and of course, taught several students.
On 5/27/11 I received verbal confirmation over the phone from Guinness World Records that they accepted my 600 BPM attempt as a new world record. In Hong Kong for the 2012 Rock the World New Years celebration at Olympian City Mall I had the honor and privilege of
breaking my record in from of Guinness adjudicator, Craig Glenday.
CLICK HERE to see some proof.
I have also been privileged to join the very talented guitar players who teach guitar on the online shred school, Shred Academy.
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Brent Boutte' - Drum Teacher
Growing up in a household with drums gave me an advantage. My Dad had a drum set ever since I was born so I played them whenever I could. Finally, after 8th Grade, I received my first drum kit from my Dad. Ever since then it has been full force!!
Shortly after that I became a drum tech for a local band called Cymetre for three years. I learned a great amount about drumming, stage handling, performance, etc.
Music is my life and always will be. Currently I'm playing in two bands, performing live, and have recorded an EP. I love to teach people new things; anything from drumming from the heart to crushing double bass and blasts.