Halfway Home: Derek - All guitars, bass keys, programming
Mastered by: Jeff Bitnias
Influences
Greg Howe, Van Halen Satriani, Hendrix Nuno Bettencourt, Vai Michael Lee Firkins Vinnie Moore, Neal Schon MacAlpine, Andy Timmons Jeff Kollman, Reb Beach etc...
Hello, thanks for checking out my brief bio stuff. I was born in WI but raised in the south (FL & GA) and currently reside in the metro Atlanta area. I come from a musician loaded family and began playing the guitar around the age of eight. My fathers guitar playing was my first source of musical inspiration, but later, hearing guy's like Rhoads, Van Halen and Schon had me hooked and motivated even more to play, and as time went by, it became the likes of Jason Becker, Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore, etc. Fully becoming interested in technical/advanced/shred type playing, but not necessarily a fan of the neo-classical genre, I started getting into players like Greg Howe, Michael Lee Firkins, Paul Gilbert, The Go Go's (just checking), Satriani, Vai, etc, basically players who like to rip, but also keep the music lighthearted, lively and fun.
In more recent years, the positive feedback from friends, students and other players finally inspired me to record an album of instrumental guitar tunes. The goal was to create music with upbeat and catchy vibes while hopefully revealing some nifty fretwork along the way. Creating my first CD was one of the more rewarding experiences of my life thus far, I'm grateful to be sharing that with others and look forward to doing another real soon.
Hey! you rock!Thank you for your friendship. I made it to Nashville. yahooooo! Have a great week. If you get a chance let me know what you think of my music. xoxo~Veronica
you really need a label to help promote your stuff. you're one of the most original guitarists i've heard in a very long time. hope you have a great new year!
How are things with you these days? Still playing the guitar? I am good. I have been married for 10yrs and have 3 kids. We are great! Good to heard from you.
Hello stranger.... Long tine no talk. Got any plans for Thanksgiving?? I'm gonna try to do it here again this year. You're always welcome at Casa de Bierkamp!!
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