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Russell Rodgers
(404) 386-0983

Objective: Seeking Students Interested in Atlanta’s Best Bass Guitar Instruction

Teaching Experience:
Currently teaching at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Ken Stanton Music in Roswell.
East Cobb Music Academy - (1998 to 2005) - Director of Bass Guitar Instruction.
Bass Guitar Private Instructor - (1985 to Present) - Specializing in sight reading techniques, soloing, music theory, and the construction of bass lines in a multitude of styles and techniques.
Atlanta Institute of Music - (1985 to 1991) - Founder and Director of the bass program, responsible for all aspects of bass guitar instruction, including the production and the use of specialzed training aids.
Performance Experience:
Currently - actively freelancing around the Atlanta area.
Local performances with the Electromatics.
Local and national performances and recordings with Francine Reed.
Local performances and recordings with Henry Parrilla’s Widespread Hispanic.
The League of Decency, Atlanta’s favorite swing band.
Nationwide tour of Japan and Malaysia with Ichiban recording artist, 3 Degrees, including performances at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in Japan.
Ruperts Orchestra, Atlanta convention and private party band.
The Ritz Carlton Orchestra for Mayfair Artists Agency.
Eric Quincy Tate, former Capricorn Records Southern Rock recording artist.
The Paul Mitchell Trio at Dante’s Down the Hatch, one of Atlanta’s premier restaurants and Jazz Clubs over 25 years.
Tom Grose and the Varsity, One of Atlanta’s favorite original Pop Artists
Mocha, National touring Motown Trio.
Jerry Farber’s Comedy Club, unique Jazz pianist and comedy act.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Ship’s Premier Show Orchestra.
Recording Experience:
National radio add for Holiday Inn Express - Crawford Studio, Atlanta, Ga.
National radio and TV add for Papa John’s Pizza - Doppler Studio, Atlanta, Ga.
Turner Classic Movies TV adds - Doppler Studio, Atlanta, Ga.
Miami Cuban Television add - Crawford Studio, Atlanta, Ga.
Various soundtracks for Georgia Public Television documentaries - recorded at Kala Studio, Atlanta,Ga.
Swing compulation CD's for Platinum Records - Doppler Studio, Atlanta, Ga.
Many CD’s for local and regional artist, including Francine Reed.

Bass Skills Include: All aspects and styles of bass guitar performance and instruction, with professional experience on 4, 5, and 6 string fretted and fretless basses.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Has shared credits or performed with the following national artists:
 
  • Kenny Loggins
  • Francine Reed
  • Tony Bennett
  • Freddy Cole
  • Kenny G.
  • The Gap Band
  • Travis Tritt
  • Tinsley Ellis
  • Eric Clapton
  • Bruce Hampton
  • Gregg Allman
  • Mac Frampton
  • Charlie Daniels
  • Hewy Lewis & The News
  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
  • Chicago
  • Gladys Knight
  • Robert Shaw
  • Julian Lennon
  • Smokey Robinson
  • Three Degrees
  • Ben E. King
  • Count Basie Orchestra
  • Jazz Crusaders
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Ohio Players
  • Steps Ahead
  • Russell Malone
  • Joe Sample
  • Mark O'Conner
  • John Scofield
  • Larry Coryell
  • Eddie Harris
  • Robin Ford
  • Scott Henderson
  • Frank Gombalie
  • Marcus Miller
  • Victor Wooten
  • Steve Morse
  • Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
  • Earth Wind and Fire
    Jimmy Buffet
    Danny and The Juniors
  Has performed or recorded with the following local artists:
 
  • Paul Mitchell
    Bob Page
    Alicia Rangel
    Dan Coy
    Patti Mac
    Larry Duff
    League of Decency
    Cody Marshal
    Bradford Rogers
    Tom Grose & The Varsity
    Robert Ray
    Jack Linge
    Diane Durrett
    Rupert's Orchestra
    George Calhoon
    Jerry Farber
    Eric Quincy Tate
    Dan Lawrence
  • Jon liebman
    Francine Reed
    Nick Longo
    The Electromatics
    Dan Wall
    Larry Jackson
    Bobby Mobley
    Tomi Osbie & The Vibrators
    Iris Farmer
    Greg Barrett
    William Noll Orchestra
    Jerry Lambert Trio
    Ricky Fargo
    Kodak Harrison
    Count Mombutu
    Eric Johnson
    Mocha
    Lou's Blues Revue
    Steve Cunningham
    Trudy Lynn
    Red Dog Blues Band
    Jeff Sipe
    Ritz Carlton Trio
    Buzz Amato
    Stephanie Pettis
    Tom Woods
    Andrew Black
    Eddie Horst
    Jez Graham
    Donny Mac
    John Robinson
    Bill Wilson
    Jimmy O'Neal
    Brian Stevens
    Moxie
    Tom Knight
    Mose Davis
    Stevie Harris
    Bob Bevins
    Allen Cook
    Steve Vincent
    Steve Hulse
  • Philip Smith
    Linda Sewell
    Sentimental Journey Big Band Jimmy O'Neal
    Mike Viel
    Teresa Hightower
    Edd Miller
    David Savage
    Ted Howe
    John Longo
    Marty Kearns
    Sam Skelton
    Peter Vogal
    Ned Suddreth
    Henry Parillia
    Paul Fallet
    Al Nicholson
    Brian Cole
    Lola Gully
    Jon Chalden
    Chris Tonner
    Chip Lunsford
    Forrest Robinson
    Bill Anchel
    Woody Williams
    Randy Honea
    Barry Richmond
    Dr. Dan
    Jerry Fields
    Oliver Wood
    Sean O'Rourke
    Keith Runfola
    Cooper Tisdale
    Jimmy Herring
    Bill Norman
    Jody Worrell
    Scott Medder
    Chris Burroughs
    Franky-Lee
    Jimmy Jackson
    Rick Hinkle
    Bill Stewart
    Bear Facts
    Mike Kelly
    Jorge Alvarez
    Bobby Donaldson
    Robert Strickland
    Randy Hoexter
    Marvin Taylor
    Don Decenza
    Lee Goodness
  • Yon-Rico Scott
  • Barry Thrasher
    Kevin Harry
    Freddie Jones
    Platinum
    Marcus Williams
    Rick Bell
    Tony Carre’
    Jes Rosen