Daily Dose Of Jazz…

Celso Vernon was born on July 28, 1958, in Valencia, Spain, he began his studies in music theory and harmony at the Metropolitan Seminary of Moncada in Valencia and  completed his training years later in the private sector. When he turned 16 he became interested in the guitar and contemporary music. For two years, between 1974 and 1976, he began his first steps on the guitar as a self-taught artist. He listened to as much music as he could and found inspiration, especially progressive rock guitarists. He gave his first performances in educational centers and festivals.

He moved to Getxo in the Basque Country of Spain where he began playing guitar with musicians and bands from the municipality and province. During those years, he discovered that the guitar was his greatest weakness and decided to further his studies. Celso delved into progressive rockand by the end of the Seventies he discovered  jazz appealed to him, sinking in a few years later. It was through jazz and began his evolution as a usician, guitarist, and composer.

Vernon has trained in modern music and jazz using methods imported from the United States and gained experience performng with various groups and ensembles. Listening to a lot of music, as a self-taught guitarist he learned what musicians in other countries havebeen taught by maestros, universities and specialized schools. He went on to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He studied and analyzed the styles of guitarists Steve Howe, Carlos Santana, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Larry Coryell, George Benson, Pat Metheny, and others.

Returning to Valencia throughout the Eighties he worked as a producer with bands and groups of various musical styles which gave him a wealth of experience as a teacher, guitarist, and composer. In 1993, he joined the Sedaví Jazz Workshop Combos, where he remained for some time. 1995 saw him moving to Ayora, Spain where he founded the Guitar School & Contemporary Music Workshop, working as a teacher of music, guitar and modern harmony.

His study and teaching methods are built on a solid foundation of knowledge and experience acquired over more than 30 years. All students learn through a fun, engaging approach, understanding that the guitar is a simple instrument if practiced consistently and disciplined. His teaching experience dates back to 1991, and he has continued to teach ever since. He doesn’t believe there are bad students, just bad teachers. Under this maxim, he leads classes with simplicity and consistency, placing vital importance on the fact that practice makes perfect.

Self-taught musician, guitarist, composer, and guitar and modern harmony teacher, continues to perform, record and produce.

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