Primary Instrument: Guitar
Chris “Nashvillerocker®” DiMella was raised in Miami, Florida. He started playing guitar as a young boy in the 3rd grade. Chris took lessons at local music stores, then played in rock bands and did sessions through out Rockway Jr. High and Sothwest High school in Miami, FL.
In the 80’s, Chris began studying jazz with many well-known and respected University of Miami players, including John Defaria, Mitch Farber, Andy Most, Tim Calhoun, and Glenn Minneau. Lessons didn’t come cheap, so Chris was forced to keep his day job and take on other odd jobs to pay for lessons and gear.
After high school Chris was accepted to the prestigious Berklee School of Music. He left Berklee to study with esteemed University of Miami professor Randall Dollahon “The Professor” taught Chris voice leading, reading, ear training, rhythm guitar and lead guitar, as well as the basics of preparing for playing in live and session situations.
While studying with Randall, Chris soon began getting calls for session work that included all styles of music: rock, blues, country, jazz, fusion. During one lucky session, Chris was introduced to a female singer who later became his wife. Looking for a place to settle down and build a family, Chris moved back to the birthplace of his mother and grandmother, Nashville, Tennessee.
Musically, it meant starting over with new styles to add to his repertoire (bluegrass and C&W music). Nashville and its wonderful people have embraced Chris and shown him his true calling. Chris is currently working towards continuing his music studies and pursuing a teaching degree so that he can help train others to achieve their dreams and share with them the joy that music has always brought into his life. Chris has recently joined ASCAP and now Nashvillerocker® is registered under ASCAP writer/Publishing
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Last Updated: July 2, 2012
Primary Instrument:
Guitar
Willing to teach:
Beginners
Credentials/Background:
I'm a pro musician see Bio. I have taught at music stores and from my home
studio. Rates are $20 half hour and $40 per hour. for more see bio or main
website under more.
Clinic/Workshop Information:
I have done demo work for pedal Co. Audio Co and Amplifier Co. I run through
all the gear being demo and how to get a good sound out of the gear.
Sorry, no recommendations at this time.
Gear I use on sessions and live are:
Bogner XTC head, Marshall 4X12 cab for dry. Carvin DCM1000 power amp,
Addrock 2X12 and Vincenzo 2X12 for wet.
Effects: Lexicon Reflex for Delay. this go to my wet cabs; Zendrive pedal,
T-Rex Replica delay pedal, Keeley TS808, Boss Super Shifter, TC Nova Delay,
Xotic RC Booster, Bob Bradshaw Buffer/Splitter, Vox wah with Bob Bradshaw
mod, Boss TU-2 tuner, Boss FV-300L volume pedal for Bogner head, Boss
FV-300L pedal for rack effects volume, Bob Bradshaw/CAE RS-10 controller,
CAE Rack interface, Analogman Jucier compressor, Voodoo Lab Micro-Vibe,
Keeley Blues Drive.
Guitars: Tom Anderson 1996 Drop Top with John shur pickups, Music Man
Steve Morse with John Shur, Fralin, DiMarzo pickups. Taylor 414 Acoustic with
B-Band Pickup. for pics and more go to main website
