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Dave Percell - Jazz Guitarist
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Coming from a family line of professional musicians, at an early age Dave Percell recognized that he also had a God given gift of music. At the age of 10, Dave began to play guitar and later learned the bass. Growing up listening to gospel, soul, pop, and rock influenced his initial style. Dave started to play for local Washington D.C. based gospel groups and studio recordings. In 1974, while in the studio a friend introduced Dave to Jazz Fusion. He started to listen to artist such as Allan Holdsworth, John Mclauphlin, and Return to Forever which included guitarist Al Di Meola. These influences greatly changed Dave’s style of playing. He eventually moved to California and continued to contour his technique. Dave was later asked to record on his friend and Gospel recording artist Chuckie Perez’s CD. He was asked to play a Spanish Flamenco style. During this project is where Dave fell in love with nylon string guitar which took him to another level. Dave then started to listen to Paco DeLucia. In pursuit of his signature style, he began to combine Jazz Fusion improvision, with a Flamenco persuasion. His upcoming CD incorporates these influences with fiery melodies, and funky back beat rhythms. Dave is now prepared to share with you this God Given gift of music.

 
 

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Myth Busters on becoming a Professional Musician

I found this article and thought it would interest all of you.

  1. MYTH number 1: If everyone knew how to do it [become a pro] then everyone would be doing it.

This could not be more false. There are millions of guitar players in the world today who dream and desire to be professional, successful, famous, or whatever. Now that I actually do know (and have done) what it takes to become a professional musician, I also know that the vast majority of people are simply not willing to do what it takes to make it. Many talk about it, dreams about it and some even try it, but few people have the will to take accurate-consistent-forward-moving-intense-action over the long term. This is also the primary reason why most people in America who want to b...

 
 

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  • Posted by staump on Jul 11 at 7:27 PM EDT
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  • Posted by Down 2 Earth on Jul 8 at 9:27 PM EDT
    Bad as hell man i love your stuff, you rip it up and your left handed, i love it!!!
  • Posted by charity simon on Jun 27 at 8:29 PM EDT
    http://promotemysong.com/eg/SYMON_

    with my best regards

    Charity
  • Posted by FOB_fan_girl on Jun 21 at 6:21 PM EDT
    Thanks 4 the friend request. Love ur music. It's really original.
  • Posted by Jazz Apokalypzz on Jun 18 at 12:20 PM EDT
    Hey dave love the muze, keep the groove smooth and the vibe alive my brotha!
  • Posted by The Venting Machine on Jun 18 at 2:57 AM EDT
    Excellent styling and killer execution. Really enjoyed listening to all your songs.

    Thanks for the request.
  • Posted by klazzique on Jun 13 at 3:09 PM EDT
    Thank you for the add. We're glad to be a friend! The music is smooth and very alive. Love it and will stop by to check on you often. Stay in touch!

    Blessings,

    KLAZZIQUE
  • Posted by Massive Assault on Jun 12 at 7:14 PM EDT
    Cheers
  • Posted by Darrell Morris on Jun 6 at 11:46 PM EDT
    Dave,
    Thanks for the friendship. I realy admire your guitar work. Your style is fluent, fresh and very original sounding. You got it all happening. Good Luck & Best wishes.
    Darrell Morris
  • Posted by Trebeka on Jun 1 at 2:42 AM EDT
    Love your music tooHappy-dark Thx. TrebekaHappy-dark
  • Posted by Cathie Fredrickson on May 31 at 10:21 PM EDT
    Just had to come back and listen again, so very amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol, cathei
  • Posted by Carlos Oropeza on May 28 at 1:02 AM EDT
    Thanks Dave!...
  • Posted by SUNN LIIV on May 24 at 10:04 AM EDT
    Eternal Traveler,WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U TOOK ME ON A "TRIP"....
  • Posted by SUNN LIIV on May 24 at 10:02 AM EDT
    BeautiFULL SOUNDS!!!!! You doin' ya thing thing w/ that GUITAR.....(super fast on them strings...)
    Sunny Tuff
  • Posted by theproduct80 on May 23 at 11:38 AM EDT
    Good Music!! You are very talented my brother!! Check out my page and drop me a line sometime. Peace!!!
  • Posted by kuku on May 22 at 9:22 PM EDT
    GREAT MUSIC!..LOVE IT!
  • Posted by Steve188 on May 22 at 1:24 PM EDT
    Right Of Way
    IS... GOLDEN...SWEET...
    GREAT TO HEAR THE STRINGS..
    #1 ON THE CHARTS!
  • Posted by Steve188 on May 22 at 1:15 PM EDT
    "Move On" Great sound!
    Best of Luck!
    Steve
  • Posted by The Dave Pepper Band on May 21 at 6:59 AM EDT
    Looks like your havn fun this month! All the best, Dave Pep.
  • Posted by funkmata on May 21 at 6:18 AM EDT
    Hi Dave,
    Thanks for the link to Reverbnation. Nice one.
    Strange things happening at ourstage.
    Nice music you are sending to the world.
    Great guy.
  • Posted by Cathie Fredrickson on May 20 at 8:47 PM EDT
    Incredible, if I could play like you I would never need words again, fun, inspiring, energizing!!!!!!!
    Thank you, and peace to you, Cathie
  • Posted by Dennis Elco on May 20 at 1:35 PM EDT
    dave you will like my new acoustic instrumental called Erika check it out good luck
  • Posted by Level Of Truth on May 20 at 1:31 AM EDT
    Hey Dave... checked out Movin' On. Solid! I like the overall tone. Reminds me of Ernie Isley's sound awhile back. Good stuff.
  • Posted by Portraits for Judith on May 19 at 11:41 PM EDT
    Definitely a kick ass song man! Your a great player! Thanks for letting me know about it.
  • Posted by crystalinefantasies on May 19 at 7:50 PM EDT
    Wow! Dave, It's great your song movin On! I love it!!!! You definatly have my vote! I finally entered Chains of pain in the contests. I forgot to do that as soon as I put it up. *OOPS*. But it is up there now.
    I wish I could play like you do. You have some real talent. I hope you go far with your music. You sure look like you deserve it lots!!!!!!!
  • Posted by DianeCameron on May 19 at 4:47 PM EDT
    You are fantastic! Dave
  • Posted by Omri Lahav on May 19 at 3:59 PM EDT
    Hey man, thanks for reaching out!
    Love your music...
    Peace,
    Omri.
  • Posted by mstaylorpcollins on May 19 at 10:50 AM EDT
    Dave thanks a bunch for the heads up about the other website..will definitely check it out..thanks again and congrats on your momentum!! Taylor
  • Posted by SweetJazz55 on May 19 at 7:42 AM EDT
    Congats!!!

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  • Posted by malik d on May 19 at 2:17 AM EDT
    Great Track Dave! Very Good arrangement too.
    Best Wishes to you my friend! and stay intouch.
    God Bless.
    Malik
  • Posted by kingly T on May 18 at 11:11 PM EDT
    You have much talent my friend ,the new song is awesome,keep it coming,good for the ear
    Blessings
    Kingly T
  • Posted by j68iou12 on May 18 at 4:34 PM EDT
    THERE'S ALLWAY'S ROOM FOR JELLO.GREAT GUITAR PLAYING. YOUR FRIEND AND FAN. JAY
  • Posted by Binding Faith on May 18 at 8:47 AM EDT
    Thanx for checking out BINDING FAITH.

    God Bless Ya!
  • Posted by Catfish Bernie Meise on May 17 at 2:17 PM EDT
    Your discipline and control are amazing. I bow to the Flamenco God. This stuff is awesome.
  • Posted by Pat Ramsey and the Blues Disciples on May 17 at 9:30 AM EDT
    Dave
    I'd like to introduce you to the Dave in our band.
    Great chops, love your style
    Hope you make to Roo
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  • Posted by Ghostintheline on May 16 at 8:26 PM EDT
    Thanks for checking us out man and thanks for the friendship, sweet tunes!!
  • Posted by SHADOWGODDESS on May 16 at 2:24 PM EDT
    lovely music you have, also very brillant on the guitar, please keep in touch and have a great and safe weekend!
  • Posted by FILLMORESLIM on May 16 at 1:05 AM EDT
    hey dave,, thanks for the request.. man, i'll tell ya,, your songs sure are great to listen to after this hard tiring day!.. have a great weekend!
  • Posted by heroine on May 15 at 11:27 PM EDT
    dear dave.
    most excellent to be friends...
    thank-you kindly for the invitation =)
    much success!
    BethanY.
  • Posted by Raising Cane on May 15 at 7:21 PM EDT
    Thanks for the friend request . It gave me a chance to discover you what a player. You are a musicians, musician. who would have thought a Guitar could sound like that...gene
  • Posted by cuervorocks on May 15 at 5:08 PM EDT
    thanks for adding us to your freinds!

    good luck with the voting
  • Posted by Portraits for Judith on May 15 at 4:41 PM EDT
    thanks for the request! Great stuff man really like the jam's!
  • Posted by mstaylorpcollins on May 15 at 12:08 PM EDT
    Dave thanks for stopping by..you are a fabulous artist..would love to see you perform sometime..i am in northern california in the san francisco bay area..if you are playing anywhere please let me know..when you get a minute please check out me and my band on this site and at www.jusbluesroom.com/Ms_Taylor_P_Collins thanks again!!
  • Posted by Cheryl Russell on May 15 at 4:13 AM EDT
    Thankyou for your friendship, its lovely to meet you Happy-dark

    Please drop by and say hello.

    Have a great week! Good luck with your votes!

    ~Cheryl~
  • Posted by crystalinefantasies on May 15 at 2:18 AM EDT
    check out the new song I put up on my site from my album. It's called chains of pain. I am the guitarist, but I will never be as good as you.
  • Posted by crystalinefantasies on May 15 at 1:28 AM EDT
    Wow! If you are not already famous, you should be. You are a most excellent guitarist! I love your stuff and I am definitaly a fan, man!!!!!!!
  • Posted by joyness19 on May 14 at 9:49 PM EDT
    Awesome playing. Trying to figure out how to cast my vote for the contests you entered. You have my vote for all!
  • Posted by MysteryBill on May 14 at 8:15 PM EDT
    Greetings! Always like to stop by and say hey! to new friend adds, thanks
  • Posted by mjmrecords on May 14 at 5:47 PM EDT
    Great chops.Love the style.Thanks for checking out my stuff.Best regards,mjm
  • Posted by Dg2jhm on May 14 at 3:12 PM EDT
    Nice profile....when u get a chance..check us out and tell us what u think....
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