Michael Campese Artist-Composer-Arranger Click Here to Contact Summary An all-around music performer, session artist and teacher competent in many musical styles, electric, and acoustic Education Shaker High School, studied music theory GIT, musicians institute, Hollywood CA. Honors Graduate Studied with Paul Gilbert, Norman Brown, Scott Henderson, Keith Wyatt, and many others Private Instruction John Hilton, Jazz Guitarist Present: Wayne Krantz, Jazz Guitarist, NYC Present: Stanley Jordan, Guitar Legend Bill Connors, Chick Corea Band Professional Teaching Experience Teaching over 60 students a week LA's Hilton Music, teacher of guitar and bass guitar Drome Sound, guitar Burnt Hills Music Academy, guitar and bass New Music, guitar and bass The College of Saint Rose, guitar Mike writes full page lessons for Guitar World magazine. Has appeared in Guitar one magazine. Writes lessons for Guitar Player Magazine. Check out his 2 page lesson in the February 2010 issue. Writes lessons regulary for Guitar 9 records (Guitar9.com), iBreatheMusic, Premier Guitar and many other online guitar sites. Released 3 multi-format instructional videos "Virtuoso Rock Fusion Concepts" , "Creative Speed-Building Picking Techniques" and "Melodic Shred" Special Music Performances Opening act for the B-52s, Also opened for: Yngwie Malmsteen 2 tours. Plus Spin Doctors, KC and the Sunshine Band, Shotgun Messiah, Lizzy Borden, Vinnie Moore, Kip Winger, Dokken, Sebastian Bach, Rik Emmett, the members of Yes and Asia, Michael Shenker and many others.  Played with Steffan Harris at Albany High School. Opening act for Cruefest 2, featuring Motley Crue, Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Rev Theory and Theory of a Deadman Sonalyst Sound, CT., Power Station, Geffen Records. January 2007-2010 Mike performed at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California. The NAMM show is the largest trade show in the world. 1998 Pepsi Arena, National Anthem for the Albany River Rats opening game, over 7,000 attended. 1999 Diamond Dogs, National Anthem,  3,000 attended. Jammed with J.T. Taylor, former singer for Kool and the Gang. Feb 2002, Played the "Max's Kansas City" Mike Quashie Benefit at the Bowery Ballroom with Rob Stoner (Ex. Bob Dylan bassist) and Dennis Diken (Drummer of the Smithereens). Headlining the show was Sylvain¬† Sylvain, Garland Jeffreys, and Lou Reed. Special TV Performances December 2000, Appeared in a Busta Rhymes MTV Video Appeared on the TV show Soundvisions,Which aires nationwide to 5 million viewers Regular appearances on FOX 23 News Appearances on the 103.1 Big Break show Movie Sountrack- Mike's music was used for the Lions Gate film "Vampire Assassin" Bands Mister Strange- Lead Guitar, played northeast clubs, CBGB's.  Opened for many national acts and played at the Starlight Theater, Scrap Bar, NYC Derringers, Boston MA, won first place Battle at Lamoure's NYC.  Jeckyl and Hyde- Lead guitar, original project Supa Cumba, African World, beat band. Regular performances at festivals and colleges. Also appeared on TV show sounding  board. Nova- Lead Guitar NJ based primal rock band. Mirinda James- played northeast clubs, Metro, Lark Tavern, Powerstation Studio, CT. Mike Quashie- Jimi Hendrix's Best Friend, Limbo King, writing and arranging. Monkee Madness- original project, played Albany River Fest, Northern Lights, Pauly's Trans-Siberian Orchestra-Mike has been a member of TSO and was awarded a Gold record for his work Mike Campese-Current project, trio, performing original music, electric and acoustic, currently performing and headlining larger clubs-Valentines, Northern Lights,  Saratoga Winners, SPAC and the Times Union Center etc.  Also has appeared live on radio stations 102.3,103.1, Wrpi and 106.5 Waking up with the wolf many times and much much more. Album Credits: Mister Strange- All This Time Mister Strange- Hey the World Jeckyl & Hyde- Jeckyl & Hyde Cole Keneally- Rain Supa Cumba- Africa Wise Up Rodell R- Nationwide Compilation Art Bernstein- Passages Johnny Lokke-"The New Breed" Mike Campese-"Total Freedom " Mike Campese- "Full Circle"-Played on NPR stations across the US. Jason Becker Tribute - Warmth in the Wilderness (international Release). A Saratoga Christmas Wish Mike Campese-"Vibe" Mike Campese-"The New"-Available at FYE,Coconuts,Strawberries locations. Mike Campese- "Hidden Treasures" Mike Campese- "The Meaning of Christmas" Mike Campese- "Electric City"