Rod DeGeorge

Description

My Live Show consist of a combination of Classic Rock Covers (with a Modern Edge) and my Original material. Focusing on covering some of Rock's Greatest Guitar Heroes including, Hendrix, Clapton, Zeppelin, Van Halen, SRV, Prince and many more. While my Original music definitely draws influence from all the above, Classical, Fusion and World Music influences also find their way into my Original works.

Biography

Rod has been a full time musician for decades. A good portion of his career was spent performing 3-5 nights a week 50 weeks a year all over the US. Below is a very brief outline of his musical experience.
Quotes from some Industry Heavyweights:
“Awesome! Reminds me of Jeff Beck!” - Paul Stanley (KISS)
“There must be a lot of monkey bars and turbo-tube slides in DeGeorgeʼs playground. Itʼs fun to zoom through all the melodies, wah stabs, keyboard flurries, shred bits and harmony solos, and then collapse with giddy exhaustion.” - Guitar Player Magazine
“Check out ... this adventurous young fella: his playing is very exciting, and his technical proficiency is quite admirable” - Elliott Randall (Steely Dan)
“If thereʼs any justice in the world, Rod DeGeorge will be one of the brightest stars amongst 21st Century new guitar heroes" - Hammer World Magazine, Hungary
Very brief summary of Professional Experience:
- Performed at Inaugural Balls for 2 US Presidents, the Russian Embassy (Washington DC) and multiple performances at NFL Halftime and pre-game shows.
- Seen/Heard on VH1, MTV, E!, Fox and in the 2011 film "Mayor Cupcake", starring Leah Thompson (Back to the Future) and Judd Nelson (Breakfast Club)
- Shared the stage with Paul Stanley of Kiss, Earl Slick (guitarist for both John Lennon, David Bowie) and members of Foreigner, Bad Company, Cinderella and 38 Special
- Featured in major International publications such as Guitar Player, Hammer World (Hungary) & Guitar Player Brazil. Read More

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Previous Clients

Quotes from some Industry Heavyweights:
“Awesome! Reminds me of Jeff Beck!” - Paul Stanley (KISS)
“There must be a lot of monkey bars and turbo-tube slides in DeGeorgeʼs playground. Itʼs fun to zoom through all the melodies, wah stabs, keyboard flurries, shred bits and harmony solos, and then collapse with giddy exhaustion.” - Guitar Player Magazine
“Check out this adventurous young fella: his playing is very exciting, and his technical proficiency is quite admirable” - Elliott Randall (Steely Dan)
“If thereʼs any justice in the world, Rod DeGeorge will b ... e one of the brightest stars amongst 21st Century new guitar heroes" - Hammer World Magazine, Hungary
Very brief summary of my professional experience:
Performed at Inaugural Balls for 2 US Presidents, the Russian Embassy (Washington DC) and multiple performances at NFL Halftime and pre-game shows.
Seen/Heard on VH1, MTV, E!, Fox and in the 2011 film "Mayor Cupcake", starring Leah Thompson (Back to the Future) and Judd Nelson (Breakfast Club)
Shared the stage with Paul Stanley of Kiss, Earl Slick (guitarist for both John Lennon, David Bowie) and members of Foreigner, Bad Company, Cinderella and 38 Special
Featured in major International publications such as Guitar Player, Hammer World (Hungary) & Guitar Player Brazil. Read More

Suitable for

Casinos Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Festival / Outdoor Event Grand Opening Party Hotel Event Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Session Work Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event

Virtual Services Offer

Online Guitar Lessons

I have been teaching professionally for over 30 years. I work one on one and develop a personalized program for each individual student. Taking into account their desires and goals.

I am comfortable teaching, technique, theory, composition, improvisation as well as showing the students their favorite songs.

I have many students who are now full time musicians, recording, touring, teaching etc