Scott Schmidt + Musician in Lake, MI

ABOUT

Highly skilled in Rock, Blues, Country, and acoustic playing styles. I am also available to provide acoustic guitar selections for weddings and special occasions.

I have played guitar since the age of six, with the 1964 performance by The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show as the main spark. Over the years I have mastered several styles of music. In the 1990’s, my band The Quivers was among the first indie artists to utilize the internet to distribute recorded music on early platforms such as MP3, Garageband, and Napster. As part of my MBA degree, I undertook an independent study in 1998 examining how online distribution of music was transforming the recording industry. My musical accomplishments include contributions to Steven Springer's "Caribbean Collection" (released 1995 on the Schoolkids Label), producer and engineer credits on Tom Hodgson's two popular children's music releases (Songs of the Earth and Songs for Mother Earth funded by a grant from the Jackson County Community Foundation), three cd released with my band The Quivers (Quake 1998, Hear the Sound 1999, and The Quivers 2001), and two guest appearances on Mitch Albom’s nationally syndicated program in 2001.

Screen name:

Scott Schmidt

Member since:

Jun 10 2022

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

55

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Influences

The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jeff Beck, Leo Kottke, Todd Rundgren, Mark Selby, Bernie Leadon, Mick Ralphs, Keola Beamer, Michael Hedges, and Carlos Santana.

Guitar playing styles in which I am proficient include Rock, Blues, Country, Bluegrass (Flat Picking), Hawaiian Slack Key, Calypso, Reggie, Classical, and Folk.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

Guitars - Fender American Professional II Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Ibanez RG440, Taylor 414ce LTD Acoustic, Crafter 33rd Anniversary Edition Acoustic, and Guild MK II Classical Acoustic.

Amplification - Vox AC15 and Marshall JCM 900

Ancillary Gear - West Coast Pedalboard full of fun, Mackie PA, Lights, Recording Gear

MUSIC