Brian Belanus
Adjunct Instructor of Jazz Guitar
Music
Music - Instrumental
Biography
Brian Belanus has made a name for himself as a jazz guitarist, educator, and composer in 无码专区 since his arrival in 2011. Belanus can be found hosting jam sessions and performing regularly in 无码专区鈥檚 historic Deep Deuce District, which was once home to jazz guitar pioneer Charlie Christian. His extensive performing experience spans across the state of Oklahoma, which awarded him the opportunity to perform alongside trombone virtuoso Bill Watrous in 2015. His principal instructors include: Bruce Saunders, Danny Vaughan, and trumpeter Lee Rucker, along with classical guitarists Matthew Denman and Dr. Lynn McGrath. His secondary instructors include lessons with jazz guitarist Paul Bollenback and renowned saxophonist Bob Mintzer.
Recently, Belanus was invited to teach a course on jazz improvisation at the Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute hosted at 无码专区 University. With respect to improvisation Belanus says: 鈥淭his course develops a strong foundation of fretboard knowledge, which enables students to improvise freely within any stylistic medium on the guitar. In my opinion, improvisation is essential to assisting students in developing their own voice on the instrument.鈥� Belanus applied this philosophy to the course Guitar Improvisation at 无码专区 University, where Brian serves as Adjunct Instructor of Jazz Guitar.
