You have entered the website of Los Angeles based guitarist, songwriter, and producer Terry Carter.
News:
I have just finished a 3 Camera HD shoot of all the lessons in my Rock Like The Pros - Beginning Class Guitar (2nd Edition) and Rock Like The Pros - 12 Beginning Fingerstyle Meditatio's. The FREE downloadable MP3's are now up. The videos will be posted Shortly.
My book Rock Like The Pros - Beginning Class Guitar Method is doing great and is currently being used at Santa Monica College, Trade Tech College, Crossroads School, Cypress College and Chaffey College.
Just finished teaching 2 guitar classes at Trade Tech College for the Summer Program and 21st Century. Have over 40 students in both classes and it's amazing what students can learn when you see them everyday for 3 hours.
Terry's is putting up a Christmas Album this year on iTunes. I record a Christmas CD every year with some on my best friends and musicians in Los Angeles. Will be putting together a compilation of those tracks from over the last 3 years. Will let everyone know when they are availalbe on iTunes and here on the website.
I have two exciting Blues books coming out with Steve Trovato and Alfred Publishing. One will be a lead and one will be a rhythm book. They will include a book/DVD, look for them in 2011.
Check out the Weekly Wirechoir Video on the Wirechoir Tab.
My 2nd Edition of my new book is here, Rock Like The Pros - Beginning Class Guitar Method. The book is a 15 week method that focuses on chords, songs, reading music, the Blues, fingerpicking, and improvising. It is a great book for the beginning guitarist, a semester long guitar class, and those ready to take there playing to the next level. Published by Blinky Publishing and availabe here on the site. Check the Rock Like The Pros tab for more information.
I'm also leading a guitar ensemble called Wirehoir, that rehearses every Sunday at my studio. We are a 5 piece guitar ensemble that plays harmonized arrangements of Charlie Christian and Charlie Parker solos. The arrangements were done by the late Tony Rizzi who lead the original group in the 70's, Tony Rizzi and His 5 Guitars + 4. The current lineup consists of Sid Jacobs, Joe Jewell, Brandon Bernstein, Daniel Gilbert, Ken Rosser, Jimmy Cheesman, Eric Jensen, Matt Ritvo, Putter Smith, John Atkinson, and myself. Become a fan of the band on Facebook and check out clips on You Tube www.youtube.com/tmcguitar or under Wirechoir tab.
Now Available, The Ron Eschete Trio - Live at Carter's Coyote Pass Studios. Ron, Todd Johnson, and Kendall Kay played an amazing night of music, that included such tunes as Wave, Cherry, In a Mellow Tone, and A Beautiful Friendship. The DVD's & CD's are available here in The Store or at www.carterscps.com.
My good friend and amazing guitarist Tariqh Akoni and I have been in the studio with the band, Weezer. We help Rivers and the boys tighten up their sound so they are ready to kick some ass when they hit the road. Check them out for upcoming shows, www.weezer.com.
I have two exciting books coming out that I'm really excited about and I think you will dig. The first is a book I'm working on with USC professor and long time friend, Steve Trovato. I don't want to spill the beans yet, but I have been able to get some of the top players in the world contribute to it including Frank Potenza, Carl Verheyen, Pat Kelley, Sid Jacobs, Ron Eschete, Richard Smith, and Bruce Forman. More details to come as the release date approaches.
The second book is a book I'm working on with Ron Eschete that will feature Ron playing and teaching how he would play Chord Melodies and how he "Comps" to jazz standards such as All The Things You Are and Stella By Starlight. The book will be released by Blinky Publishing and will be available soon!!!
As some of you know I have been directing online guitar videos for MTW Studios. As a result of this I also had the pleasure of directing a video shoot for Zildjian. They wanted to create some MOCAP drum lessons for their website and I got to work with Mike Mangini, an incredible drummer and educator. Go to www.iperform3d.com for samples of the guitar and drums lessons and to learn more about MOCAP Technology.
My band, Ocean Tribe, has finished recording two albums. The first, The Zen of Rock & Roll, is an eclectic mix of 13 original cuts that highlight the band's unique sound of Super 70's rock and Indie Power Pop. The second, ZRR is was recorded in the studio but was recorded 'LIVE' all one take with no overdubs. The energy and passion in the songs is amazing. Available on iTunes, othe online retailers and here in The Store.
Since 2006 I have been running my studio, Carter's Coyote Pass Studios. Coyote Pass Studios is a complete recording, mixing, and rehearsal studio that have been used from recording and mixing albums, demos and TV/Movie tracks and also the site for concerts, masterclasses, and video shoots. Check it out online at, www.carterscps.com.
Enjoy your visit and please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
