Jacob Lawson

Education

Music major at Gainesville College. Eight years of participation in scholastic concert and jazz bands (playing trombone and electric bass) at Forsyth Central High School. Four years participation in scholastic string ensemble (playing acoustic upright bass). Three years participation in scholastic music theory programs including one year of Advanced Placement History.

Training

Bass                 Larry Daniels, Dave Makely (AIM)

Guitar               Larry Daniels, David at Larry Daniels Music

Trombone        Karl McMilan, Joe Hughes (GSO)

Theory             John Mashburn (FHS), Dr. Neal Larson (GC)

Piano                Dr. Andrew Santander (GC)

Musical Employment History

1. Guitar and Bass Instructor, Music Authority, Cumming, GA Jan ’03 – Present
2. Freelance bassist, Atlanta GA, 2002 – present. 2-6 gigs a weeks with many bands including Andy Birdsall, Brian Whiltsy, Easy Pickens, Sexxy Circus, Buckhead Saloon, among many others. Numerous recording sessions averaging one every two months. Discography available upon request.
3. Bassist, Zac Brown, Atlanta GA 2002 – 2003. Perform 3-5 times a week, write, record.
4. Bass Instructor, Ted’s Pro Music, Gainesville GA 2001 – 2002. Perform 1-3 times a week for crowds as large as 4,000 people.
5. Bassist, Ryan Caper Band, Gainesville GA 2001

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