Brian Betz Biography
Brian Betz Bio
Brian Betz is a guitarist, composer and educator that resides in the Philadelphia Metro Area. He performs throughout the east coast with all different musical artists. Brian currently tours nationwide with Frankie Avalon. Brian has 5 CD releases: Up and Running (2001) with Denis DiBlasio, Jim Ridl, Steve Varner, and Jim Miller; Without a Doubt (2003) with Denis DiBlasio, Jim Ridl, Steve Varner and Jim Miller on the Dreambox Media Label; Dichotomy (2005) with Jim Ridl, Steve Varner and Jim Miller on the Dreambox Media Label; Muted Bebop (2006) with George Rabbai and Steve Varner on the Dreambox Media Label, The Denis DiBlasio, Brian Betz Project (2007) on the Dreambox Media Label.
Brian holds two degrees from Rowan University (BM,MM) and is endorsed by GHS Strings. He was a two time winner 2004 and 2007 Betty Carter International Jazz Competition and a runner up for the 2006 Henry Mancini Jazz competition. Brian currently is on the faculty at Rowan University and Cumberland County College teaching private guitar, jazz ensemble and music history. He also teaches privately at the Friends School in Mullica Hill, New Jersey.
Being an educator and performer, Brian has given many masterclasses and performances at many different venues. From giving workshops and performing at the Cape May Jazz Festival, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Rowan Jazz Festival, Mason Dixon Jazz Camp, Westchester University Jazz Camp, and adjudicating high school jazz festivals all throughout the east coast.
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