My name is Mike Bibby, and I am a guitar teacher with over 7 years of experience teaching private and group lessons. As a guitar player, I have over 17 years experience. In addition to this, I have also sung backup vocals, played keyboard, and run sound for several local bands in the Chicago area. The styles I prefer working in range from classic rock to heavy metal.
I'm looking for a group of fellow musicians that are mostly serious, and can prepare adequately, but are still in it for the love of the music.
PRIMARY INFLUENCES
- - AC/DC.
- - Amon Amarth
- - Brendan Small (DethKlok)
- - Jimi Hendrix
- - KMFDM
- - Led Zeppelin
- - Metallica
- - Muddy Waters
- - Pink Floyd
- - Tom Waits
PREFERRED GEAR
- - 1995 Jackson Pro (Japanese-made) with a floating Floyd Rose bridge.
- - 2002 Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier (150 watts, 3-Channels) with a 4x12 cab.
- - 1999 1x10 Mesa Boogie Subway Rocket (15 watts)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- - Naperville Music (Naperville, IL)
- - Clarendon Hills Music Academy (Clarendon Hills, IL)
- - Leapin' Lyrics (Geneva, IL)
- - Imperial Music (Geneva, IL)
- - Countryside Music (Elburn, IL)
PERFORMANCE
ORCHESTRAL
- 1st Chair Baritone Saxophone
Wheaton Warrenville South High School Marching Band (1997-1999) - Jazz Guitar
Wheaton Warrenville South High School Jazz Band (1998-1999) - Piano
College of DuPage (2001)
GUITAR / BASS
- - Freak Freely (2011-Present)
- - Furious Frank (2010)
- - Whiskey Sidecar (2009)
- - Natalie Ivnik (2008-2011)
- - 707 Band (2008-2010)
- - Savagery (2001-2004)
LAPTOP / ELECTRONIC MUSIC
- Diagnosis: Robot (2009)
EDUCATION
B.G.S. - Computer Music and New Media Technology
(2004 - 2007)
Major GPA - 4.0
Emphasis on digital signal processing of acoustic instruments, digital instrument design.
TEACHERS
GUITAR
- Mike Aquino - Brookdale Music (Naperville, IL), Modern Music (Lisle, IL)
- Adam St. James - Brookdale Music (Naperville, IL)
ELECTRONIC / COMPUTER MUSICOLOGY
- Dr. James Phelps - Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL)
- Peter Middleton - Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL)
EDUCATION / TEACHING METHODOLOGY
- Ryan Veitch - Naperville Music (Naperville, IL)
MASTER CLASSES
- Music Composition | Dr. James Phelps - Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL)
- Recording Acoustic Instruments - Peter Middleton - Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL)
