INSTRUCTORS:
Brent – Guitar, Electric Bass, Mandolin, Banjo
Brent teaches electric and acoustic guitar in all styles, rock, jazz, classical, etc. as well as RCM exam /college audition prep.
At 16 years old, joined on stage by the Grateful Dead. At 21, opening for Kiss ! !
Performed with Grammy award winners, Ronnie Spector, Irene Cara and Florence Larue (5th Dimension) and, other legends such as Ray Griff and Percy Sledge.
Many performances with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra including with The New York Voices and solo mandolin for the Italian Cinema concert. Brent held the guitar chair at Stage West for over 10 years. Playing for touring shows at the Jubilee Auditorium, Jack Singer Concert Hall and a regular with the Prime Time Big Band. Nominations for WCMA and YYC music awards.
4 solo albums that have had success in many countries with several trips to Europe and the Caribbean to perform and collaborate with artists from around the world.
John – Guitar, Electric Bass, Dobro
John has been involved in the Canadian music industry for over 35 years. After performing in western Canada for more than a decade, he toured Canada and the US extensively for another 12 years. Recording became a passion and upon relocating to Calgary he focused on session playing and producing projects for artists, while continuing to perform with many of Canada’s top artists. John has appeared on over 75 full albums, and has produced over half of those projects.
In addition, he has played on and produced hundreds of demos, EPs, jingles, commercials, documentaries and soundtracks.
Neil – Bassist/Discovery Music Owner
Neil began his career as a bassist in the thriving Calgary Jazz and Pop music scene of the early ’70s. He developed his love of country music playing with Debi Lori Kay of the Tommy Hunter Show and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition TV shows. Neil was also a founding member of the critically acclaimed Great Western Orchestra and became an in-demand studio musician. He toured and recorded with Jann Arden, Johnny Gimbal of Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, and then Ian Tyson during his successful Cowboyography period, in what Ian described in his book as a serendipitous combination of notable musicians. From there it was on to George Fox with many TV and radio performances.
Neil enjoyed a long and accomplished career recording, performing and in musical theatre and eventually settled in Calgary with his wife Darcie. The Bentleys opened Discovery Music over 15 years ago and Neil continues to play bass professionally when the demands of running a busy music store permit.