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9.09.09 ->
Welcome, you have entered the website of Los Angeles based guitarist,
songwriter, and producer Terry Carter. This is another exciting time for
me. My good friend and amazing guitarist Tariqh Akoni and I just finished
working with Weezer helping them prepare for their tour with Blink 182.
We helped Rivers and the boys tighten up their sound so they are ready to
kick some ass across the States.
I'm also putting the finishing touches on a 'LIVE' DVD & CD that I
produced for the Ron Eschete Trio. Ron, Todd Johnson and Kendall Kay
played an amazing night of music at my studio, Carter's Coyote Pass, over
the summer. The DVD & CD will be available shortly on iTunes and
other online retailers.
I'm also leading a guitar ensemble called Wirehoir, that rehearses every
Sunday at my studio. We are a 5 piece guitar ensemble that plays
harmonized arrangements of Charlie Christian and Charlie Parker solos.
The arrangements were done by the late Tony Rizzi who lead the original
group in the 70's, Tony Rizzi and His 5 Guitars + 4. The current lineup
consists of Sid Jacobs, David Oakes, Brandon Bernstein, Daniel Gilbert,
Jimmy Cheesman, Putter Smith, John Atkinson, and myself. Our CD and
DVD will be available soon, but for now check out some of our clips on You
Tube at under TMCGUITAR.
I'm working on a book with my long time friend, USC professor and one
of the most amazing guitar players in the world, Steve Trovato. The book
will be released by Mel Bay and will be part of the USC Thornton School of
Music Studio/Jazz Guitar Series. It is an honor to be a part of and
to work with Steve. I'm also in the process of releasing two jazz
guitar books that I wrote a few years back but recently have regained the
rights back to them. I'm very excited about it and will keep you
posted on the release date.
As some of you know I have been directing online guitar videos for MTW
Studios.. As a result of this I also had the pleasure of directing a video
shoot for Zildjian. They wanted to create some MOCAP drum lessons for
their website and I got to work with Mike Mangini, an incredible drummer
and educator. Go to
www.iperform3d.com
for samples of the guitar and drums lessons and to learn more about MOCAP
Technology.
My band, Ocean Tribe, has finished recording two albums. The first, The Zen of Rock & Roll,
is an eclectic mix of 13 original cuts that highlight the band's unique sound of Super 70's rock and Indie Power Pop.
The second, ZRR is was recorded in the studio but was recorded 'LIVE' all
one take with no overdubs. The energy and passion in the songs is
amazing. Both will be available soon on iTunes and other online
retailers.
Since 2006 I have
been running my studio, Carter's Coyote Pass. Coyote Pass Studios is a
complete recording, mixing and rehearsal studio. I have recorded and mixed many
albums and tracks, and has been the site for many concerts and video
shoots. Coyote Pass is also used
write and record various tracks for film and TV where I have a Pro Tools
TDM system.
10.01.05 ->
This has been a great year for me working as a session guitarist, multi-instrumentalist (Dobro, mandolin, lap steel, pedal steel and banjo), songwriter, and TV
composer. Most excitingly I played guitar, pedal steel, mandolin and banjo on 5 tracks with Grammy winning rock superstar Duff McKagen (bassist/songwriter for
Guns and Roses/Velvet Revolver). These tracks along with songs I co-wrote are being shopped in Nashville to artists such as Tim McGraw. Also, my compositions and
playing have been heard on the MTV show: Trippin' (an environmental show hosted by Cameron Diaz), several Puma commercials (One with Boston Red Sox outfielder
Johnny Damon and one with professional skateboarder Scott Bourne), and as the theme song for professional ice hockey team the North Iowa Outlaws.
In August I recorded at the famous Ocean Way studios in Hollywood with up and coming singer Robyn Hanks. We recorded the band live in the studio where greats such
as Frank Sinatra, Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney have recorded. See the pictures in the Photo Section
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In the publishing world I have finished my Jazz Guitar Course 2 which is available along with my Jazz Guitar Course 1 for listening in the Lessons Link. I am
extremely proud of my Jazz Guitar Course 2 because I not only wrote it, but recorded and mastered it myself in my new Pro Tools studio.
01.20.05 ->
Over the last few months I have established myself as a L.A. session guitarist and multi-instrumentalist (Dobro, mandolin, lap steel, pedal steel and banjo). My
recordings have included work on albums and TV/movie tracks with clients that include Grammy winning producer Charles Goodan (Santana/Rolling Stones) and producer
Dan Marfisi (Mindi Abair).
I just finished a Songwriter's Catalog containing 21 original songs that I am currently shopping to artists and publishing companies. I am making a run at
establishing myself as a hit songwriter. Samples of the songs are available for your listening pleasure under the Download Link.
Recently I have finished performing and touring with singer/songwriter Cisco. We played shows throughout California, Arizona and Nevada promoting his new album
7740 Valmont St. Cisco is signed to Little Dog Records which is owned by Grammy winning producer and guitarist Pete Anderson.
12.07.04 ->
I just finished a month-long gig at the Actor's Gang backing Julian Fleisher and Martha Plimpton. The show was called Together Again (For the Third Time) and
received rave reviews from the L.A. Times, and was featured as the pick of the week in the L.A. Weekly. The gig was a lot of fun and allowed me the opportunity
to perform with vibraphonist Nick Mancini and actors such as Keith Carradine and Paul McCrane.
Enjoy your visit and please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
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