Brad Myers

"Brad Myers can easily claim consanguinity from the ancestry of the jazz guitar aristocracy that goes back to Charlie Christian, as can Michael Sharfe trace his musical bloodline back to beyond Ray Brown to Oscar Pettiford. If this seems like hyperbole, a first listen to their recent duo and trio recording, Sanguinaria will put the argument well beyond even reasonable doubt. Both players show great respect for the tradition but their extrapolation of well-known music from major composers such as Dave Brubeck, Jim Hall, and Keith Jarrett goes well beyond the unexpected." Raul DaGama - Jazzdagama.com

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"Brad Myers can easily claim consanguinity from the ancestry of the jazz guitar aristocracy that goes back to Charlie Christian, as can Michael Sharfe trace his musical bloodline back to beyond Ray Brown to Oscar Pettiford. If this seems like hyperbole, a first listen to their recent duo and trio recording, Sanguinaria will put the argument well beyond even reasonable doubt. Both players show great respect for the tradition but their extrapolation of well-known music from major composers such as Dave Brubeck, Jim Hall, and Keith Jarrett goes well beyond the unexpected." Raul DaGama - Jazzdagama.com

"Myers and Sharfe clearly know how to pick them, put them together, and play them." Dan Bilawsky - JazzEd

****1/2 "Sanguinaria is a superb achievement, a verified double-flowering and worthy of a large audience." Fritz Balwit - Audiophile Audition

"Tasty up market listening that throws Jim Hall into the future, this is low key set is loaded with fire that works throughout." Chris Spector - The Midwest Record

"While Myers and Sharfe are both clearly technical geniuses, Sanguinaria (Hopefulsongs) is a master class in how important feel and emotion are to Jazz." Mike Breen - CityBeat

**** "Veteran guitarist Myers exhibits old-school soulfulness, a highly syncopated sense of comping and a relaxed sense of swing on his long-overdue debut as a leader." Downbeat/Bill Milkowski

"Fine combo jazz high-lights this release from Myers. His soloing and comping are textbook examples of how to play with smarts and soul." Vintage Guitar Magazine

"Prime Numbers is a damn good album..." Jeff Wilson

"Sure handed players that know the ropes, one can only hope this is the first of a series of aural get togethers by this crew because they are leaving us wanting more. Well done." Midwest Record

"Brad has a clean-toned involved playing style that his compositions complement well." Gapplegate Guitar and Bass Blog

"Who told you American jazz only lives in New York and California? Listen to Cincinnati, Ohio's Brad Myers (Брэда Майерса) debut CD “Prime Numbers” and drop the idea of Jazz being provincial or second rate in the land between these two (major centers). I believe this release provides a path to national fame for Brad." Jazzquad.ru

"The title of Myers' record company, 'Colloquy', means discussion, conference; a dialogue or meeting. Myers has put together a band that works together like a well greased machine. They exemplify his record company name." LAJazz.com

"Clearly Prime Numbers falls into the realm of postmodern bop-jazz, yet it’s also very well recorded and very contemporary at times, proving the best musical styles never go out of style, especially guitar jazz." MWE3.com

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Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Cincinnati

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Since 1995, I’ve been teaching private students of all skill levels on electric and acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, and ukulele. I also offer to help those who struggle with Music Theory, Composition and Improvisation on any instrument as long as the basic fundamentals of that instrument have been covered and we can talk about these things on a “higher level” than a beginner might be comfortable with. I started with a few students at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Preparatory Department and had great success helping them move from beginner levels into intermediate/advanced knowledge of the instrument. From there I added a few students in the Jazz program at Cincinnati’s School for the Creative and Performing Arts and helped a few of the most dedicated students prepare for successful auditions for CCM’s Jazz Studies program and other notable music schools. I also spent time teaching at Elmer Monk’s Makin’ Music on the east side of Cincinnati where I handled students of all ages and skill levels before settling into a position at Moeller Music in West Chester, now owned and operated by Willis Music. I’ve had as many as 55 students on my schedule at a time when I was gigging less frequently, but these days I prefer a more balanced schedule of teaching and gigging and currently offer a couple of days at Moeller Music as well as lessons at your home or office for students in the Greater Cincinnati Area and via Skype for those that are interested but outside of the immediate vicinity. I am a patient and compassionate teacher who is goal oriented with my students. Although I do think that there are certain essential skills one must have on their instrument to be considered a “professional” musician, I do not believe that everybody should go through all of that when they take lessons with me. I’m interested in helping you meet your goals whether music is an inevitable career or a dream hobby that brings you joy and balance to your work filled life.

Clinic/Workshop Information

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Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Cincinnati

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Since 1995, I’ve been teaching private students of all skill levels on electric and acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, and ukulele. I also offer to help those who struggle with Music Theory, Composition and Improvisation on any instrument as long as the basic fundamentals of that instrument have been covered and we can talk about these things on a “higher level” than a beginner might be comfortable with. I started with a few students at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Preparatory Department and had great success helping them move from beginner levels into intermediate/advanced knowledge of the instrument. From there I added a few students in the Jazz program at Cincinnati’s School for the Creative and Performing Arts and helped a few of the most dedicated students prepare for successful auditions for CCM’s Jazz Studies program and other notable music schools. I also spent time teaching at Elmer Monk’s Makin’ Music on the east side of Cincinnati where I handled students of all ages and skill levels before settling into a position at Moeller Music in West Chester, now owned and operated by Willis Music. I’ve had as many as 55 students on my schedule at a time when I was gigging less frequently, but these days I prefer a more balanced schedule of teaching and gigging and currently offer a couple of days at Moeller Music as well as lessons at your home or office for students in the Greater Cincinnati Area and via Skype for those that are interested but outside of the immediate vicinity. I am a patient and compassionate teacher who is goal oriented with my students. Although I do think that there are certain essential skills one must have on their instrument to be considered a “professional” musician, I do not believe that everybody should go through all of that when they take lessons with me. I’m interested in helping you meet your goals whether music is an inevitable career or a dream hobby that brings you joy and balance to your work filled life.

Clinic/Workshop Information

I offer a number of topics for a clinic or workshop setting. Specifically related to guitar I do work with students on fretboard knowledge and applying chord voicings around the instrument and distilling the number of voicings required to play jazz down to their essentials and getting rid of non idiomatic material that is better suited for Rock or Blues guitar playing. I also work with students on strategies for organizing their practice of chord voicings and ways to come up with material they can assimilate as soon as possible. Other topics include "active" listening and comping for soloists, time feel, and best practices for self management/booking/promotion.

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