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PRIMARY INSTRUMENT(S):
Acoustic Bass
Bass Guitar
Classical Guitar
Composer
Drum Programmer
Electric Upright Bass
Engineer
Guitar
Harmonica
Keyboards
Synthesizer
Vocals
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TYPE OF WORK DESIRED:
TOURINGRECORDING
CLUB GIGS
PRIVATE PARTIES
TEACHING MUSIC LESSONS
Other
Workshops and Clinics
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WRITE
READ
WRITE
READ
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Home Studio:Yes
No
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Additional Skiills:PRODUCER
ARRANGER
BAND LEADER
ROAD MANAGER
Other
Description:
Martin Motnik is a German-born bassist and studio musician, best known as the bassist for the heavy metal band Accept.
Motnik has made two solo albums that include instrumental songs varying in styles from melodic rock, jazz, and classical music, with guest musicians Joe Satriani, Gregg Bissonette, Frank Gambale, Jennifer Batten, Derek Sherinian, Walfredo Reyes Jr., and more.
He has played on over 1,000 recordings, alongside Hal Blaine, Don Randi, Michael Landau, Gregg Bissonette, Kenny Aronoff, Chris Slade, Marco Minnemann, and Chad Wackerman.
Resume / Bio:
• 20 years of professional experience with around 5000 live gigs, tours, TV performances, video clips
• Band leader of jazz trio for Disney Cruise Line, Music director and showband musician for Carnival Cruise Lines
• Bass player for German metal band ACCEPT
• Freelance bass player around Nashville, TN • Independent teacher for beginner and advanced bassists and guitarists, in individual lessons and group/band workshops
• Author of bass playing workshops and review articles for several music magazines
• Clinician at Musikmesse Frankfurt, NAMM Show Anaheim, European Bass Day, Guitar Center, UNLV, regional music tradeshows
• Owner and operator of recording website www.studiobassist.com, recording credits on 60+ albums
• Retail sales experience for basses and guitars, pro audio and recording
• Endorser of Ritter Instruments, Gallien-Krueger, Line 6, Elixir strings, Gator cases, Gorilla Ears, InTune Guitar Picks, Klotz cables