Dan Stapleton

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I am a 23 year old guitarist/musician based in Leeds, a recent graduate from the BA (hons) Degree in Popular Music at Leeds College of Music. I specialise in performing, composing, studio work and teaching guitar.

1. Extensive experience working as a performing musician and gigging in many varying styles such as rock, pop, funk, soul, blues, jazz, gypsy jazz and gospel amongst others.
2. I have experience performing as an ensemble player in musicals, most notably in the 2005 theatre production of ‘Godspell’ at the Northcott Theatre in Exeter.
3. I have extensive experience working as a studio musician across the UK & Ireland. I have recorded on many E.P.’s and demos with various bands recording both originals and cover material, including the recording of two full albums. Recent studio work I have done includes recording original material with the Irish band ‘The Maximals’ for their debut E.P. as well as session work recording radio jingles for LSRFM.
4. I currently play in & run the Leeds based funk/soul/pop outfit ‘Vibetown’, my duties in the band apart from playing is to arrange rehearsals, deal with clients/agencies and be responsible for all bookings and contracts.
5. I have been a working musician on both a full and part time basis since the age of 17 and have taught guitar full time privately from home as well as at St. Margaret’s Private School in Exeter, currently teaching various guitar classes at Leeds University Logic Center & working for the MJP Guitar Tuition agency.

Leeds College of Music (Alumni)

Leeds College Of Music 2005 – 2008 – BA (Hons) Popular Music Studies (2:1)
Exeter College 2001 – 2004
Btec National Diploma in Music Practice – Distinction (Equivalent to three A’s at A-Level Standard)
Grade 5 Music Theory

Leeds College Of Music 2005 – 2008 – BA (Hons) Popular Music Studies (2:1)
Exeter College 2001 – 2004
Btec National Diploma in Music Practice – Distinction (Equivalent to three A’s at A-Level Standard)
St. Luke’s High School:
13 GCSE’s including Art & Design, Electronics & English at Grade C

PRS 20th edition Artist pack 24 Electric Guitar

Marshall Amps

Fender Startocaster (Mexican)

Various Amps/Effects Pedals/Units

• Performing/Composing/Transcribing/Arranging
• Music Reading
• Singing
• Extensive studio experience
• Knowledge of music technology & equipment
• Grade 5 Music Theory as well as extensive
knowledge of rock/pop and jazz theory.
• Extensive knowledge of popular music history
as well as world music

Are You A Member Of The Musicians' Union?: yes
Do You Have A Driving Licence?: yes