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1 TIM VENEROSA Professional Guitarist (SESAC) (518) Nashville, TN Versed musician with extensive background in guitar performance and songwriting, with expertise in: Touring - Chart reading/writing - Background Vocals - Music Theory - Instruction - Studio Recording - Social Media Skills BIOGRAPHY: Guitarist and songwriter Tim Venerosa from Upstate New York has enjoyed multiple performances on The Grand Ole Opry, as well as having opened for some of the biggest acts in country music throughout Tim relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville and quickly obtained a major label touring position as lead guitarist, and now musical director for a Curb Records recording artist. Tim was transplanted to Los Angeles in 2010 after winning a nationwide contest for a full ride scholarship to attend the world-renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Tim has studied with accomplished guitarists Rafael Moreira (Pink, Christina Aguilera), Dave Hill (Frank Gambale) and Bart Walsh (David Lee Roth, Gibson Guitars), among many others. As an eternal student of his instrument, he continues his studies through the Berklee College of Music s online music program. Through perseverance, hard work and an unwavering dedication to his craft since age 12, Tim has been making a name for himself in the LA and Nashville music scenes as a sideman, studio guitarist, songwriter, and member of his own original rock band. ACHIEVEMENTS Multiple performances on The Grand Ole Opry, Musicians Institute Full Ride Scholarship Award, 2010 Berklee College of Music Alf Clausen Scholarship, st Place Prize: Epiphone Guitars Shredfest, 2007 TESTIMONIALS Tim is a one man wrecking crew when it comes to playing the guitar. He is definitely one to watch out for in L.A.'s circle of up and coming session players. Well versed in many styles, he can adapt on the fly to any situation. Brian Starley (Engineer/Owner) Bergatron Music & Post The kid is dope! Griffin Boice (Producer) Los Angeles, CA EXPERIENCE Lead Guitarist: Caroline Kole (Starstruck Mgmt. recording artist) Nashville, TN [2014] -Hired for nationwide touring Lead Guitar/Musical Director: Morgan Frazier (Curb/Sidewalk Records recording artist) - Nashville, TN [2012-Present] -Hired for nationwide touring Session Recording Guitarist: Self Employed Los Angeles, CA - Nashville, TN [2011-Present] -Freelance work via the internet and in studio for various artists Lead Guitarist: Amy Jones Los Angeles, CA [2012] -Auditioned for and secured guitarist position, playing repertoire of 30+ songs for concert performances in Southern California region Lead Guitarist: TorreySummer Los Angeles, CA [ ] -Contribute to songwriting process by providing song arrangement and guitar melody/harmony suggestions -Provide live/studio guitar performances including concert at House of Blues and demo/youtube media recording Music Engraver: Davis-Wheatley Productions Los Angeles, CA [2011-Present] -Complete transfer from paper notation to Sibelius for compositions and lead sheets Private Lesson Instructor: Self Employed Albany, NY [2003-Present] -Provided beginner/intermediate instruction to clients aged 18-30, covering technique and music theory Lead Guitarist/Background Vocalist: Misfit Toys Albany, NY [2010-Present] -Former permanent member and currently sit-in member with classic rock cover band Lead Guitarist/Background Vocalist: Damage Inc. Albany, NY [2006-Present] -Former permanent member with Metallica tribute band; currently sit-in member Lead Guitarist: Dysfunction Albany, NY [ ] -Played weekly shows with professionally managed original rock band -Co-Writer and Session Guitarist, writing and recording all guitar parts on 2 studio EP releases (Producer: Bart Walsh) Guitarist: Nikki Cleary (JIVE Records recording artist) Albany, NY [ ] -Hired for 10 performances in local Albany live music market EDUCATION Berklee College of Music Online [2014 Candidate] Master Certificate: Songwriting and Guitar 4.0 GPA Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music Hollywood, CA [2012] Associate of Arts: Music Performance (Guitar) 3.8 GPA

2 MI Alum Tim Venerosa has been enjoying a productive Nashvillebased career since graduating with an Associate of Arts Degree in Guitar Performance in While touring steadily with Curb Records artist Morgan Frazier, Tim has played at The Grand Ole Opry, and opened for some of the biggest names in country music, including: Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, John Michael Montgomery, Randy Houser, Josh Turner, Parmalee, Randy Rogers Band and Miranda Lambert. In addition, Tim teaches private lessons, does session work, and is working on his first guitar clinic at Rockys Music School near his hometown in East Greenbush, NY. Tim is also endorsed by Orange Amplification. life/success- stories/tim- venerosa/

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5 Recorder Page 1 of 2 6/29/2011 User Name gfedc Save Please sign in (above) or Subscribe Manage your PRINT Subscription Add to favorites Make this your home page Print this page Mobile Content E-Edition Online Forms News, Quotes, Video, etc. Search Sponsored by: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Amsterdam, NY cloudy, 62º Local guitarist rocking his way to Hollywood Share Print Page to a Friend Comments (0 ) Recommend (0) Current Issue 6/29/2011 By JESSICA MAHER Recorder News Staff When Tim Venerosa was awarded a full scholarship to the Musicians Institute last fall, he had three weeks to move from Hagaman to Hollywood in order to chase his longtime, unwavering dream. "My ultimate goal is to put a band together and conquer the world," Venerosa said matter-of-factly during a visit this week to his hometown. It's a goal that the 2005 Amsterdam High School graduate says he can't remember not having. He started playing the guitar at age 12, cutting his teeth as a student at St. Mary's Institute, where he was taught by music teacher Rachelle Cotugno and had his first public performances in St. Mary's Church. "It's the only thing that I want to do, that I can do," said Venerosa. As a teenager, Venerosa played guitar in the local band Dysfunction, a name he says is proof that they were 15 years old when it was formed. The band was put together by Albany-area manager Mike Cleary, who conducted a regional talent search for prodigy level musicians between 15 and 17 years old. "Tim auditioned and literally just blew my socks off," said Cleary. "He didn't know how to read music, but he could just play." Dysfunction auditioned for a record label in Nashville when Venerosa was 17, but nothing came of the audition and within a couple of years the band unraveled. "The youth of the band kind of imploded -- girls, other interests -- but Tim always stayed on course in playing the guitar, so I continued to work with him," said Cleary. "If you just watch him play, he's just phenomenal; he will definitely be in the music business." The band's dead-end was a first taste of disappointment for Venerosa, followed up last February when he was flown to California to audition for the scholarship to the acclaimed Musicians Institute and came in fourth place. "After that I was basically determined to win the next one," Venerosa said of the quarterly scholarship. In late August 2010, he made a second trip to California, after Cleary encouraged him to play "the hardest, most difficult solos you can think of." The rock music enthusiast dipped into his blues roots and selected Stevie Ray Vaughan selections that the backing band provided by the Musicians Institute could not keep up with. He took first place, awarded a full scholarship the covers tuition as well as $10,000 in living expenses. Venerosa describes the Musicians Institute as "a lot of work, a lot of playing" and exposure to some of the best musicians in the world as teachers. His classes focus on chart reading, music theory, song writing and more. It's the kind of discipline and skills that Cleary has encouraged him to go after. "The artist thing -- even with my help, even with money and even with luck -- you're still talking 1 percent or 2 percent to be that rock star," said Cleary. "You don't ever quit that dream, but simultaneously he's doing the right things to be in the music business for the rest of his life." Venerosa will graduate in April 2012 and before obtaining his Associate's Degree in guitar performance, he'll be auditioning musicians for a band he hopes will have a 1970s rock feel. "I've learned a lot about becoming a professional musician, not a rock star," he said. But make no mistake: "I still want to be a rock star, though." Contact JESSICA MAHER at jessica.maher@recordernews.com Click here to see and download more print issues Most Popular Viewed Commented ed Mayfield mourns teenager's death(945) Timing of accusation questioned : Auctioneer claims Amsterdam official demanded 'payoff'(547) Groups lose tax-exempt status(308) Auctioneer keeps quiet on 'payoff'(288) AHS alumnus to share experiences(246) Mixed reaction locally to legalizing gay marriage(234) AHS graduation all about the future(231) Local musician's CD gets national props(227) GASD board strategizes for upcoming year(216) APD welcomes new police dog(214) Connect With Us Facebook Twitter RSS Feed Mobile Newsletter Support Subscribe Contact Social Media Feed Like 0 Share Comments made about this article - 0 Total Comment on this article Title:

6 Sep 07, 2010 On Friday, August 31, the ten finalists in the Fall 2010 Full Ride Scholarship Competition arrived from across the country to perform in the final competition round on MI s main concert stage. After all performances and judging were complete, the three winners were: st 1 Place (Full Ride Scholarship + $10,000 Living Expenses): Tim Venerosa from Hagman, N.Y. nd 2 Place (Full Ride Scholarship): Jaime Inda from Yuma, AZ rd 3 Place (50 % Tuition Scholarship): Steve Prunty from Kalispell, MT The first round of competition began on line as contestants submitted videos and mp3 s displaying their talents. After MI staff evaluated the hundreds of entries, ten finalists were chosen and flown to LA to spend two days rehearsing for the performance that would determine the winners. For the final round, each contestant performed two cover songs of their choice accompanied by a pro band before a panel of MI instructors, who judged performances on factors including musicality, stage presence and the degree of difficulty of the chosen pieces. This event was a perfect microcosm of the MI experience, observed Jude Gold, Director of MI s Guitar Program. Immensely talented performers from different musical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds were bonding, making friends, gaining professional experience, and forging alliances that could last a lifetime. Only three of them walked off with scholarships, but all ten gained immensely. (check out all of the finalists at fullride.mi.edu). The next Full Ride Scholarship competition will be held during winter 2011 for applicants prepared to enroll in the spring 2011 class.