Ben Shinrock + Musician in Clearwater, FL

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ABOUT

I'm a well-traveled multi-instrumentalist with two decades of experience in music and gigging. I've sang and played in numerous cover bands, spanning every genre of music, as well as all-original projects. Additionally, I perform acoustic shows as a solo artist or as a duo. I'm most experienced on guitar (both lead and rhythm), and I'm capable on piano and keyboard. I have a very musical ear and improvise well with other instrumentalists, but I also have a great memory for complex musical structure and arrangement.

Even though I've played every type of music, I'm partial to indie and alternative rock and pop. I prefer music that is accessible to the audience: strong vocals and harmonies that don't get buried in the mix, guitars and keyboards working together to create and support catchy melodies, and a rhythm section that drives the energy without overpowering the music. See my influences for a better understanding of my musical interests.

I'm looking to join or start a project with a strong emphasis on songwriting and collaboration. I'm fluent in musical theory and find joy in carefully-crafted musicality and arrangements, so I'm specifically looking for like-minded people that enjoy the writing process. My goals are to write enough material to record a professional-sounding demo, then regularly gig the area (and possibly beyond). I believe passion drives good music, so I'm willing to search for the right group of people who are driven, self-managed, and like-minded.

I treat music as a very serious hobby: I have a full-time job and a family, so I prefer to practice efficiently. I'm very easy-going, non-combative, professional, and responsible, and I expect the same in return. If you are interested in collaborating, please reach out to me at benshinrockmusic and share your experience, your musical passions, and your project ideas.

Screen name:

Ben Shinrock

Member since:

Mar 02 2020

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Third Eye Blind, Young the Giant, Motion City Soundtrack, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Jimmy Eat World, Kings of Leon, Jack's Mannequin, Jamestown Revival, James Bay, Natalie Merchant, The Revivalists, Matt Nathanson, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Beatles, Tracy Chapman, The Head and the Heart, Modest Mouse, Arctic Monkeys, Eliza and the Delusionals, Gavin Degraw, Band of Horses, Foo Fighters, The Fray, Dispatch, State Radio, Walk the Moon, lovelytheband, Kaleo, Mat Kearney, OK Go, The Hush Sound, Matt Maeson

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

Keyboard:

Moderate

Piano:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Fender American Standard Telecaster
PRS SE Custom 22
Hagstrom Alvar
Fender MIM Stratocaster
Taylor 314CE acoustic guitar
Dr. Z Maz 18 Jr NR
Marshall DSL20HR
Strymon Iridium
Casio CDP-S350 digital keyboard

MUSIC