I teach a Bible Study on Saturday nights, and the kids that come are very musically talented. This was a result of 30 minutes-ish of practice. The melodica gives it a nice feel. My shallow ears think "French," and that's only because of that one Mr. Bean movie. 

Especially proud of Justin's convincing horse-like drumming. :)

Nathan Abestilla (soph.): Melodica
Justin Abestilla (6th grade): Percussion (paper bowls and plastic utensils)
Carlos Co (8th grade): Violin
Luis Co (soph.): Alto Saxophone
Nico Co: Guitar, arrangement

Hyrule Field TP October 18 2014.WAV

This was an audition I did for the IHS 2013 SSR Benefit Concert. We did get in, but I'm still looking for the actual performance audio. Enjoy this in the meantime!

1:24 the B almost sounds like a distorted Strat neck.
1:51 we're too straight-edge :)
4:01: "yeaah!"

Dustin Lang: Vocals, rhythm guitar
Nico Co: Lead guitar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpMyl2PxM1g Here's the link to the video. Bummer that my left hand's cut out, I forgot the chords I used, but they were kinda nice. All the major 7's!

Slow Dancing In A Burning Room By John Mayer (Village Sessions

Yet another SSR audition clip, this time for 2014. I had graduated already, so it was cool to go back to IHS and see everyone.

Dustin Lang: Vocals, rhythm guitar
David Laub: Bass
Nico Co: Lead guitar (vocals live)
Jonathan Denney: Cajon (we added him in later, and it sounded better. Bummer he wasn't in this recording).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nASN-l2fCg Once again, here's the original Youtube video.

Assassin By John Mayer (cover)

Dear Jazz,

It's been a great month getting to know you. Thus, I arranged a (poorly-played) tribute to Agua de Beber, except with Ocarina of Time mashed in, because it sounded good on the little intro run.

Love,
Nico

orville les paul --> xotic sp compressor ---> fender blues deluxe reissue ---> zoom h1

Fuego De Beber

First time messing around with walking basslines. Enjoy!

Autumn Leaves

A simple little piece that sounds like Blackbird for a second or two.

Taylor 214-ceN straight into the computer!

Andantino By Ferdinando Carulli

Cool little 3/4 piece. Has a little D# - E lick that sounds fancy if played well, and pretentious if played obnoxiously ;)

Taylor  214ce-N straight into the computer

Allegretto By Frederick M. Noad

This (really sad!) song is usually in the key of Dm, but here's a version in Am. The open strings make chords sound really full.

Taylor 214ce-N straight into computer

Saraband By Robert De Visee

SoCal Guitarist, LA College of Music Alumni, Music Director at Center Church in Irvine, CA, and blogger/writer.

Inspired by John Mayer, BB King, and U2, Nico picked up the guitar in the eighth grade, and began playing in numerous concerts, church praise nights, and even missions trips to the Philippines and Mexico.

After graduating from Irvine High in 2013, Nico joined the Jazz Ensemble at Irvine Valley College (directed by Dan St. Marseille), and discovered musicians like Charlie Parker, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell.

Nico received an Associates of Arts Degree in Guitar Performance at the Los Angeles College of Music, graduating on the President’s Honor Roll in March 2017. While studying under teachers like Adam Levy and Brad Rabuchin (Ray Charles), he served as an official school tutor for all guitar technique and theory levels.

On the weekends, you can find Nico serving as Music Director at Center Church in Irvine, teaching privately and at local music schools, and performing with diverse musical groups.

Notably, Nico has performed or worked with…

Billy Cobham: jazz drummer (Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra)
Dave Beyer: rock drummer (Loggins and Messina, Melissa Etheridge, Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald)
Adam Levy: guitarist/songwriter (Tracy Chapman, Norah Jones)
JoLi: songwriting duo (“Everything Is Awesome!!!” from the LEGO Movie) @ Comic-Con Palm Springs
Neonomora: Indonesian singer/songwriter @ A&R Worldwide MUSEXPO2017
Kira Morrison: jazz/pop vocalist

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