Brad Rau received a scholarship to attend New England Conservatory (NEC), and received a Master’s degree in 2015 with academic honors. At NEC, he studied classical guitar under Eliot Fisk who was the last pupil of Andres Segovia. Brad has performed in countless masterclasses with instructors including; Sharon Isbin, and Andrew York both Grammy award winning guitarists. Brad’s personal learning methods have enabled him to memorizing over 8 hours of the most difficult repertoire for the classical guitar. Brad was a semi-finalist in the International Texas Guitar Competition of 2008.  Brad currently studies under Grammy awarding winnings guitarist Jason Vieaux. Brad has been performing music for over 20 years all over Boston, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, as a classical guitarist, rock guitarist, and rock drummer.  Brad currently teaching music lessons at Taylor’s Music in West Chester, and performs every Friday at the Brandywine Distillery.  Brad has mentored hundreds of students of all ages, styles and levels. Many of Brad’s students have gone on to develop their own music careers and teaching studios.

Brad’s unique teaching style combines music, physics, philosophy and humor, making him a well-rounded instructor for a variety of students.

Prelude 1 Villa Lobos

DRAMA  |   Snakeheads And Summits (Scott Free original score pitch)

The Bay - Samuel Sim (Feat. STORME)

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Track Notes
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This is the fifth track in my growing gypsy/klezmer album:
soundcloud.com/pianissimo/sets/sofia

Like the others there is a rhythmic and harmonic foundation of brass staccatos and double bass pizzicatos with a smattering of other melody instruments overlaid on top. (See below for full instrument list.)

Put on a good pair of headphones and enjoy! Thank you for listening!
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Instruments:
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Brass: tuba, euphonium, trombone (all performing staccato articulations), trumpet (legato)
String: turkish oud, upright double bass (pizzicato), turkish violin, gypsy violin, gadulka (bulgarian bowed lute similar to a lyra)
Percussion: bass tupan, claps, shouts
Wind: gaida (balkan bagpipe)
Vocals: bulgarian female choir (legato and staccato), female soloist (legato)

Gomorrah

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Track Notes
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This is the sixth track in my growing gypsy/klezmer album:
soundcloud.com/pianissimo/sets/sofia

Like the others there is a rhythmic and harmonic foundation of brass staccatos and double bass pizzicatos with a smattering of other melody instruments overlaid on top. (See below for full instrument list.)

Put on a good pair of headphones and enjoy! Thank you for listening!
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Instruments:
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Brass: tuba, euphonium, trombone (all performing staccato articulations)
String: turkish oud, upright double bass (pizzicato), guitar, violin
Percussion: bass tupan, cymbal, claps, shouts, whistle
Wind: turkish clarinet (lead instrument), gaida (balkan bagpipe)
Vocals: female soloist (legato)

Image credit: Rudolf Schweitzer-Cumpăna

The Farmer's Daughter

Left

The Last Sailor (pianobook version)

Repentance (pianobook version)

Forgive (pianobook version)

Verticality and exposure on Pumori....Endeavour Thru the Jetstream

When You're Going Thru Hell

Snakeheads & Summits (Murder At 19000 Ft Scott Free Pitch)

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DRAMA | Snakeheads And Summits (Scott Free original score pitch)

Richard Harvey