Glen Gibson
Glenn D. Gibson was born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York. A self-taught guitarist/singer guided and instructed by his alto saxophonist father and music theory books, Glenn sites collaborations with musicians in the community and a variety of Caribbean, “British Invasion” Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Jazz, and Latin music as influences that helped him cultivate a special kind of adaptability to playing in different musical settings today. To further advance his knowledge of the instrument by methodical formal instruction, he attended the Flushing, Queens branch of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for guitar, focusing on theory and ear training.
He has worked with vocalists and instrumentalists of various genres in and outside of New York City for live performances, studio recordings, and workshops. In addition to groups with whom he has gigged with via club date agencies, or freelancing as an independent artist, he has worked with The Persuaders, The Marvelettes, Colonel Abrahams, Melba Moore, LaLa Brooks (of The Crystals), and Bob Baldwin (jazz pianist/producer).
Among the venues he's performed at, including -but not limited to- the tristate area, are the Philadelphia Convention Center, Crampton Auditorium in D.C., Bayside Jenny in Japan, Mikell's, The Apollo, The Cutting Room, Cafe Wha?, and the now-defunct B.B. King's Blues Club & Lounge in New York City.
Instructor Profile
Genres
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Soul
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R&B
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Calypso
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Pop
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Jazz
Instruments
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Guitar
Education
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Attended the Flushing, Queens branch of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music with focus on guitar, music theory and ear training
Experience
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Experienced in teaching students with disabilities
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Previously worked with The Persuaders, The Marvelettes, Colonel Abrams, Melba Moore, LaLa Brooks (of The Crystals), and Bob Baldwin (jazz pianist/producer)
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Performed at the Philadelphia Convention Center, Crampton Auditorium (Washington D.C.), Bayside Jenny (Japan), Mikell's, The Apollo, The Cutting Room, Cafe Wha?, and B.B. King's Blues Club & Lounge (defunct, NYC)