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Angelo Metz

Angelo Metz started singing and playing guitar at age of 6. Son of a music teacher, graduated with a bachelors degree in classical guitar from the Federal University in Brazil. Angelo has also earned a Master’s Degree in Studio/Jazz guitar and a Doctor’s degree in musical arts from USC. With vast teaching experience Angelo has taught at all levels, from elementary school to university. As a performer Angelo is an active solo/sideman/recording artist, having performed in hundreds of sessions and live shows. Angelo also writes and records music for films and commercials. Currently performing as a solo artist and with his Trio Braza, as well as with Nobresil and the JLB Jazz Collective. Angelo is also a respected electronic musician specialized in vintage analog synthesizers.

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Primary Instrument

Guitar and vocals

Location

Los Angeles

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Doctor in Musical Arts (University of Southern California, 2006) Master of Music (Performance Studio/Jazz Guitar, USC, 1999) Bachelor of Music (Classical Guitar, UFRGS - Brazil, 1995) Music Course at Fundação Municipal de Artes de Montenegro (1976-87) Teaching Experience: San Fernando Music Academy (currently) Immaculate Heart of Mary (2001 – 2009) University of Southern California (1998 - 2005) Lutheran University of Brazil - ULBRA (1995) Escola de Música Beethoven (1995-97) FUNDARTE (1985) Private studio (since 1985) Work Experience Recording Artist since 1995 Music production since 1996 Sound tech Recording engineer Performance: Currently performing in the Los Angeles area, has appeared in places such as: Ford Amphitheater, Warner Grand Theater, Long Beach University, Cal State Northridge, Madri Theater, Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC School of Music, Rose Bowl Stadium, Catalina’s Bar and Grill, Vitello’s, The Baked Potato, The Baked Potato Hollywood, PapaShon, The Gig, The Joint, The Lush, Coconut Teasers, The Whisky , Martini Lounge, 14th Bellow, Opium Den, Moondog Café, Fais-do-do, and many others. Has also performed in Europe and South America. Scholarships USC - Scholarship for Doctoral Degree in Musical Arts, performance in Studio/Jazz Guitar, 2003/2004. USC - Scholarship for Doctoral Degree in Musical Arts, performance in Studio/Jazz Guitar, 2002/2003. USC - Scholarship for Doctoral Degree in Musical Arts, performance in Studio/Jazz Guitar, 2001/2002. USC - Scholarship for Doctoral Degree in Musical Arts, performance in Studio/Jazz Guitar, 2000/2001. USC - Scholarship for Doctoral Degree in Musical Arts, performance in Studio/Jazz Guitar, 1999/2000. APARTES - Full Scholarship for Masters Degree at University of Southern California (CAPES - Brazil), 1998/1999. APARTES - Full Scholarship for Masters Degree at University of Southern California (CAPES - Brazil), 1997/1998

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