THE MUSIC ROOM
Name: Geoff Dolce
College: DePaul University
Major: Guitar
At The Music Room since: 2006
First piece of music that had a profound effect on me: Shostakovich Symphony #5
Music teacher who inspired me the most: Terri Pontremoli, who got me into jazz
Favorite quote about music: “Music is sound and sound is vibration”.
Favorite classical piece: Bach’s “Partita No 3”
Favorite rock band: Radiohead, The Walkmen, The Kinks, The Beatles, Dinosaur Jr., Elliot Smith, The Cure, Neil Young, Nick Drake, Pik Floyd, The Cars, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Donovan, Smashing Pumpkins, David Bowie.
Favorite jazz artist: John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Jim Hall, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner
How I am making the world a better place:
Recycling, conservation.
My recordings:
Lacona
Bevel
Box of Baby Birds
My email address:
Geoff Dolce
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin
Geoffrey Dolce graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor's of Music in 2003. There he studied both classical and modern guitar under the tutelage of Mark Maxwell, and Bob Palmieri respectfully. A master of many sting instruments, he fronts the rock ensemble Lacona which showcases both his technical prowess, and his compositional skills. Adept at teaching all levels and styles of guitar students he specializes in advanced chord theory and song writing.
He also is a classically trained on violin - frequently performing in electric and avant-garde musical settings. Geoffrey teaches Suzuki and traditional methods for violin and viola emphasizing fundamentals and ear training. A rather melodic bass player on recording he focuses on rhythmic integrity and finger dexterity for the student. Whatever the course, students can be assured that they have the right instructor to inspire and motivate them to excel.
Piano
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Upright Bass
Voice
Woodwinds
Brass
Strings
Percussion
