On the 16th of June 2009 I've been invited to join for a jam Richard Smith and his "L.A. Chillharmonic" during the masterclass held at the Guitar Institute of London. We played three songs... this is "Cissy Strut' by "The Meters". I thought there was quite a good energy that eve partially because we didn't really know what we were going to play!!
Hope you enjoy!
On the 16th of June 2009 I've been invited to join for a jam Richard Smith and his "L.A. Chillharmonic" during the masterclass held at the Guitar Institute of London. We played three songs... this is "Mercy Mercy Mercy".
This was the first tune I played with the band so I had to sort my sound/amp out... that tells you that was really LIVE!
On top of that I kept getting my top E string stuck under the border of my neck up (you can actually see me moving the string out of the pick up! It is so ANNOYING!)... Anyway, I liked the energy of the whole thing so I hope you'll enjoy it despite all of the above!
Hope you enjoy!
On the 16th of June 2009 I've been invited to join for a jam Richard Smith and his "L.A. Chillharmonic" during the masterclass held at the Guitar Institute of London. We played three songs... this is "Black Orpheus".
Richard wanted to start with just two gtrs (which I think was a good idea). I don't know why but this tune always have the same effect on me... I tend to drop the pick down and just use the thumb.. forget all the fancy stuff and just go wherever the music takes me. It's always a journey.. sometimes nice sometimes not so nice but so is life so... here we go!
Enjoy!
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Playing "Spain" with Dave Marks (bass), Darren Ashford (drums) & Holger Skepeneit (keys). 26th Nov 2008, London. Thanks to Charl Coetzee for the videoing and editing.
Playing "Isn't She Lovely" with Dave Marks (bass), Darren Ashford (drums) & Holger Skepeneit (keys). 26th Nov 2008, London. Thanks to Charl Coetzee for the videoing and editing.
After graduating from CPM in Milan and studying with, amongst others, Frank Gambale, Maurizio Colonna, Ralph Towner, Steve Trovato and Richard Smith, Dario relocated to London to join the Guitar Institute’s faculty (ICMP).
As a guitar teacher he has more than 18 years of experience teaching in some of the most prestigious private schools and Universities in Europe. Dario has also headlined numerous master classes and courses for various organizations including Guitar Break, Guitar Getaways and International Guitar Foundation (IGF).
Dario's high standard as a session guitarist is legendary throughout Europe and the U.S. He has recorded TV ads, demos and album tracks for many different artists and has worked with some of the finest musicians and producers all over the world, including Paul Potts (Britain's Got Talent), Hayley Westenra, Larry Carlton (Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, Crusaders, etc), Albert Lee (Emmylou Harris, Hogans Heroes) Pete Vettese (Annie Lennox, Bee Gees, Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck, etc) and Bruce Bouton (two time CMA winner, Ricky Skaggs, George Strait and Garth Brooks to name a few).
An exceptionally accomplished live musician, Dario has performed alongside world-class artists on TV and Radio shows (including various BBC stations all over the UK) and in some of the best venues and festivals in Europe (including Pizza Express Jazz Café and Borderline in London).
Dario has written several books and hundreds of lessons for Steve Trovato’s Chameleon Music, he’s a regular contributor for Guitar Techniques magazine and in addition he has written and is responsible for much of the guitar coursework at the Guitar Institute.
This is what a few people in the business said about him:
Brent Mason
"OK Dario...I've decided you are not allowed to play "Hot Wired" anymore.. You play it too good!!!! Wonderful playing :)"
Steve Trovato
"His musicianship is outstanding. I have rarely known a multi-stylist guitarist that can truly play authenticly in virtually every style of pop and electric guitar."
Brett Garsed
"Hey Dario! Great playing on these tracks mate! It was a great pleasure to jam with you and the other great teachers from the Institute!"
Tom Hemby
"Hey Dario, Great playing! Cool lines and wonderful technique! Hope our paths cross sometime!"
James Mitchell
"Hi Dario, Primo Pickin!!! Great versatility and technique. You sound awesome!!!"
Prof. Richard Smith
"Dario Cortese is one of a rare breed of guitarists who throw
themselves completely into a wide range of guitar styles, and are able
to perfectly extract the essence from each one."
The sound clip 'Hot Wired' is composed by Brent Mason and performed by Dario.
Dario proudly endorses Ernie Ball Music Man guitars.
Playing "Tear It Up" with country guitar legend Albert Lee. Dave Marks on bass, Darren Ashford on drums and David Cash on keys.
Messin' around after shooting the Slap Masterclass Video for Guitar Techniques at the Guitar Institute in London... (Charl Coetzee on cameras and editing)
hey dario- nova here- man, iotta say, when u mention the drop chords i never was so confused in my life but i figured it out:) got all 16 positions just tabbing them out is long-
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Ciao Dario, grazie dell'add. Io suono e sono molto amico di Claudio Corona,fratello del tuo collega. Complimenti per la tua musica. Suoni in giro a Londra? Ciao
Flawless Jerry's Breakdown :) Long time no see - i've made a new video of myself playing - i'll send you a link in a private message - as always you can correct what me and tell what i'm doing wrong :)
Dario,I'm about to start work on an ebony fingerboard for a jumbo and remember you talked about an action with no curve.Do you still have the same thoughts?Was it for slide,or for playing in general.I might go ahead and make one and would appreciate any comments.Regards,Dave.
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