I have over 25 years of professional experience in the entertainment industry which includes recording, performance,
production and teaching around the world. I am also currently active in the music and film industry and consult for organizations
such as Minnesota Public Radio, Video Games Live, and the American Federation of Musicians. I also enjoy teaching and recording
music in my home studio.
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As a musician I started guitar and piano lessons at the
age of eight. I received my Bachelor of Music degree majoring in Guitar Performance from Wichita State University. I went
on to study guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston where I completed my Diploma in guitar, composition and arranging while teaching individual students in the Boston area. After attending Berklee I was awarded a full scholarship
at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. I graduated with my Master's Degree in Studio Guitar with full honors.
Additionally, I recently completed my Certification in music clearance and licensing from the Film Music Institute in Los
Angeles. While at USC I taught undergraduate individual and class
guitar students as well as guitar ensembles. After leaving USC I became the head of the commercial guitar department at California
State University Dominguez Hills in the Los Angeles area. Along the way I picked up experience teaching and performing various
other instruments including bass, and mandolin. While living in the Los Angeles area I gained an impressive list of recording
and touring credits. New in 2011 ~ Visit my music
at chrismillnermusic.com
Visit links for Chris Millner Music Industry Web Search here: or specific links below: More Panels: | Game Developers Conference San Francisco| Berklee West Coast Video Game panel Los Angeles | Interviews: | Post
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- Download Post Bulletin August 2010 Interview .pdf
Visit
links for Chris Millner Soundtrack Album Web Search here:or specific links below: More to follow
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Original Music
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| Cats In The Trash CD Produced and co-written by Chris Millner |
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Many chords ago the song writing /guitar
nucleus of Mike Curry and Chris Millner joined forces in Los Angeles. Together they formed several bands with various musicians
over the years playing their original blend of music in the local bar/club/cafe circuit. Hard to pin down with songs ranging
from rock to soul-folk and blues interspersed with humorous and thought provoking lyrics their collaboration eventually culminated
in the release of their eponymous titled Cats in the Trash CD. ... Music Review |
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| Lisa Verlo Home CD Produced and co-written by Chris Millner |
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The liner notes
on this refer to "Spoken lyrics by Lisa Verlo." This is a good hint to the direction of Verlo's art. With the musical assistance of Chris Millner, she explores the
boundaries between lyrics and poetry. These pieces are more than poems but not quite songs. The result is a slick, professional
sound and some very pleasant listening. -G. Murray Thomas NEXT ... A Guide to SoCal Word California |
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Working with partners Jeff Mayor and Jim Watson, MusInc. has scored original music for Television, Basic Cable, Commercials, and Industrial Films. Partial client
list includes: E! Entertainment, Mattel, ESPN, Disney Channel, State Farm Insurance, and others. |
Music Business
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American
Federation of Musicians
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The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada is the largest organization in the world dedicated to representing the interests of
professional musicians. AFM membership is more than 90,000 musicians. A personal quote
from me... "You have all heard the tag 'the hardest working people in show business' Well...There are many people
behind the scenes you'll never know about - the hard working people at the National and Local AFM offices plus Music Conferences,
they move the industry! My gratitude to them all!" |
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The Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) is a non-profit organization established to educate the masses in regards to interactive
audio by providing information, instruction, resources, guidance and enlightenment not only to its members, but to content
providers and listeners throughout the world. Want to know more? Take a glance at video game music buddies Tommy Tallarico, Jack Wall and many others are creating in the game music universe and beyond. |
See
the site for world-wide shows!
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immersive event created by the game industry featuring the best game music performed by top orchestras and choirs combined
with synchronized lighting, video, live action and audience interactivity. Concerts sold out in
Paris, Tokyo, Brazil, China, Broadway and more!! Check out the cool trailer but also see more information, Video Games Live on PBS. →Just In!! 42 new shows added!! Find a concert near you. |
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Minnesota Public Radio is one of the nation's premier public radio stations producing programming for radio, internet
and face-to-face audiences. Check out ultra hip Radio Free 89.3 The Current' for great music and a fresh look at indie info. Also...I am proud to have worked on the movie soundtrack "Prairie Home Companion" ~ the musicians are as amazing as the show is entertaining. Well worth a listen/look! |
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Recording
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Recording
musicians provide the sounds and soul of motion pictures, television, sound recordings, commercial advertisements and much
more. Power up your iPod, TV, Wii or XBox, walk into a movie theater or simply enter any public building, and you will be
enveloped by the sounds created and performed by recording musicians. |
music lessons
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| Music Lessons in your Home! |
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Along Came Music provides in-home music lessons to all skill levels and ages for all instruments.
Along Came Music teachers are dedicated, specialized and bring their musical excellence to your home. |
At request, teaching and recording
studio photos will be uploaded ASAP.
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Personal Individual Lessons
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| Individual lessons |
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My career as a touring performer, teacher and involvement in the music
business spans over 25 years. Music and teaching are my passions. I have classroom and individual teaching experience that
ranges from middle school through College and University levels. I specialize in all styles of guitar as well as bass and mandolin.
Other lesson options include music theory, song writing and music business. On-line lesson options are also available. |
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Site friend Mark "Stew" Stewart's Broadway play and Spike Lee Documentary PBS "Great Performances" Aired "Passing
Strange" January 13, 2010 Academy Award-nominated director Spike Lee's documentary film of the Broadway musical Passing Strange aired on PBS nationwide Jan. 13, 2010,
watch for this again. "I've
watched this many times - very inspirational - the site trailors are great fun." |
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Check out site friend Osborn as a caroler on Letterman's Christmas eve top 10. "Cobblestone Carolers" He's the serious guy on the far right...Really! →Just in!! New music from Osborn on the way... |
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Do the Deed is about attitude and action. Becoming more aware. Intentionally doing good for
those around you. This site exists to celebrate and inspire a movement
fueled by simple acts of kindness. The smallest deed can change
a life.
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Chris
P. Jones did the artwork on 'Cats in the Trash' and I am honored to have an original of my cat "Mister", one with me in "Chris With Friend" "Orange Lady" and "Trans-A-Mexican
Bar". An amazing artist his illustrations are instantly recognizable and thought
provoking. →Just
in!!! See his art on You Tube with video by Mike Curry and music by 'Lonesome Reverie'
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Photos updated every month
Photos updated every month
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