Audio Clips

The following are audio clips of myself, and of my students. I played all the instruments on all the tracks, except where noted. I also am the producer, engineer and mixer. My stylistic range is much greater than could be shown in this context. I know how to play and sing thousands of songs well in many styles.

I am comfortable teaching any of these styles: pop, rock, metal, alternative, shred, prog, punk, blues, soul, gospel, R&B, rap, folk, country, trip hop, electronica, dance, new age, world, celtic, ambient, latin, etc. I understand and can teach jazz, classical and big band music, but those are really a different mindset from other styles.

"Escalator of Life"

(Available on iTunes)

Scott Hoyman/Stygian Depths

Scott came to me for lessons as an advanced beginner. After a due course of lessons, he is writing and recording some excellent music.

Stygian Depths

© 1982 Robert Hazard

"Rock You Like A Hurricane"

Michael Daniel

I am not a huge Scorpions fan, but when I was 15 I tried unsuccessfully to learn the solo. At that time, my rhythm and technique were pretty shaky. Recently I was able to learn it, and record it in about 30 minutes. That shows what good technique and rhythm can do.

Michael Daniel: drums, bass, guitar, engineer, producer.

Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell, Rudolf Schenker. © 1984 Breeze Music, Switzerland

"Comfortably Numb"

Michael Daniel

This is one of my favorite solos ever. David Gilmour's guitar playing has been an inspiration for me since I was 16.

Michael Daniel: drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals, engineer, producer.

David Gilmour, Roger Waters. ©1979 Pink Floyd Music Publishers, LTD

"Wish You Were Here"

Michael Daniel

I recreated the intro seque using the same Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.4 Leonard Bernstein New York Philharmonic recording as the orginal. Yes, that is me playing the guitar.

"Hillbilly Rock Star"

(Available on iTunes)

Joe Patrick

Sony/Yellerdog recording artist Joe Patrick. I played Guitar, Bass, Drums, Banjo, and sang backup vocals. Features J. D. Hoag (Marty Robbins, Ventures) on main guitar solo, and Kurt Baumer (Garth Brooks, Lonestar) on fiddle.

Joe Patrick: lead vocal

Michael Daniel: producer, engineer, drums, bass, guitar, backing vocals, banjo

J.D. Hoag: guitar

Kurt Baumer: fiddle

Amber Nordvik: backing vocals

Mike Hintz: backing vocals

© 2011 Joe Patrick Sony/Yellerdog Records

"Nothin' To Lose"

Michael Daniel: drums, bass, guitar, engineer, producer.

Derek Anderson: vocals

"Sink Or Swim"

Michael Daniel: drums, bass, guitar, backing vocals.

Derek Anderson: vocals, keyboards

Max Lambert: backing vocals

"Selective Memory"

Michael Daniel: bass, engineer, producer.

Derek Anderson: vocals, drums, keyboards

"Supermassive Black Hole"

Rheo Knudson

Rheo started lessons with me as beginner at age 12. We recorded several of his favorite songs to develop his performance skills.

Rheo Knudson: guitar.

Michael Daniel: Drums, bass, engineer and mixer.

 © 2006 Matthew James Bellamy

"Hysteria"

Rheo Knudson

Rheo started lessons with me as beginner at age 12. We recorded several of his favorite songs to develop his performance skills.

Rheo Knudson: guitar.

Michael Daniel: Drums, bass, engineer and mixer.

 © 2006 Matthew James Bellamy