johngiovanni + Musician in London, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

Solo artist, musician and producer.

I play guitar and piano, and I produce my own songs, as well as I produce other artists.

I would like to join a band as a side project, open to, if things go that way, turn the side into the main. Whatever life takes me...

Besides my artistic thing, I play and I do live sound.

My life goal is to live for and by the music.

I used to have a band, but right now I’m about to release solo material as I start to perform live solo.

Screen name:

johngiovanni

Member since:

Dec 27 2023

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

60

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Influences

I just hate that "influences" thing. Everything influences my art.. In technical terms maybe I can say I've got a classical background (from conservatory and listening to many classical music), but I love applying it to rock, alternative, and sometimes pop. I can say I have also a rock and hard rock influence in electrical guitar playing.. But I'm all about learning songs in different styles and exploring new genres, learning new chords or rythms like funk and R&B...
In my solo stuff, I'm itching to dive into more experimental sounds, blending my background with new electronic vibes and possibilities.
As for bands, my first choice will be rock (more fun), with a modern twist preferably, or join alternative artists.

Instrument experience:

Piano:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Keyboard:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

I have live equipment and studio equipment.

In London:
Yamaha pacifica
Fender acoustic
Helix stomp XL (for travelling)
Cube street (I use it to play on the streets sometimes)
I brough my basic mics to record and play live in London:
Sm58
Violet amethyst
Lewitt LCT 440
Focusrite soundcard
Also I have a Macbook i9, 2020 16' (the portable studio's "heart")

In Portugal I have a fully ecquiped studio:
2 yamaha digital pianos - p35 and p125
4 monitors - rockit 8 and Hs7-yamaha
Fender telecoustic
Ibanez RG250 EX
Paco Castillo C2 classical guitar
Many other acoustics, classical guitars, etc
Drums (millenium, with a 24' kick, double pedal)
Behringer Xr18
Etc..

Guitar gear is allways changing, right now I have just some basics, looking for a new head,
Blackstar head HT5
Roland cube 60
Harley benton 2x12, ecquiped with v30 speakers

MUSIC