BOB WESTBROOK

BOB WESTBROOK TEACHING SCHEDULE

BOB WESTBROOK, noted pianist, arranger, bandleader and vocal coach has been in music since the age of six. After studying accordion through his young career, he took up the piano and voice in high school.

Furthering his career, he acquired a Bachelor's Degree in music from Memphis State University, and a Master's Degree from the Conservatoire de Paris in Paris, France.

Among his many credits are:

Musical Director - Six Flags Over Texas

Musical Director - Six Flags Over Georgia

Musical Director - Cedarpoint (Sandusky, Ohio)

Musical Director - Opryland, U.S.A.

Miss Teenage America Pageant - Fort Worth, TX

America’s Homecoming Queen Pageant, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

Bob worked as rehearsal pianist and musical conductor for CBS television. There he worked on numerous specials; such as the TEENAGE AMERICA SHOW, the GOLDIGGER SPECIAL, the DEAN MARTIN SPECIAL, the DINAH SHORE CHRISTMAS SHOW, and many many others.

He has worked in Las Vegas as pianist at the Sahara Hotel backing up some of the biggest names in the business. He has been Musical Director for numerous summer stock musicals in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

Upon returning to Memphis several years ago, he opened an entertainment agency that specialized in packaging conventions, floor shows, and receptions, working with Louise Mandrell, Ray Charles, The Temptations, The Drifters, Marie Osmond, Lee Greenwood, Dionne Warwick, and many more.

Currently he plays for many functions in Memphis and the Mid-South with his orchestra, RIVERSIDE DRIVE. He is also the producer of the Liberty Bowl halftime show.

During the last few years he has coached several young singers that have gone on to pursue notable careers in the entertainment field.

Even though he has not devoted full time to vocal coaching, his record has been exceptional.

Two of Bob's students in the top 10 of Miss America, Atlantic City 1988, Miss Teen USA from Mississippi 1987,

Five of Bob's students in the top 10 in Miss Mississippi 1988, (5 out of 7 vocalists)

Six of Bob's students in the top 10 Miss Mississippi 1987 ( 6 out of 8 vocalists),

Three of Bob's students in the top 10 in Miss Tennessee 1988, and Miss Tennessee - 1987.

He has also coached and played for two former Miss Arkansas.

Several of his students have appeared on Star Search.

He coaches all ages and styles of music. He has had state talent winners from ages 4 and up.

JIMMY ARNOLD

Jimmy Arnold has been performing professionally for over 30 years. Beginning at the age of 7 and continuing through high school and into college he studied piano and guitar privately with several teachers in the Chicago area including some of Rush Street’s finest jazz guitarists.

Throughout high school he performed at school functions as a soloist as well as a member of various ensembles including the chorus and drama departments. In addition, he performed with a progression of dance bands throughout the Chicago area.

While attending DePaul University in Chicago Jimmy studied both business and liberal arts curriculums including general music studies. Presented with opportunities to perform professionally Jimmy left DePaul and headed for the burgeoning music scene in Los Angeles.

Over the next two decades his performance skills were honed in the live venues and recording studios throughout Los Angeles and southern California. During the 1980's Jimmy took voice lessons from Andrew Boettner (an associate of Seth Riggs - voice coach to such stars as Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, etc.) who helped Jimmy to learn correct methods of singing with full expression while protecting the voice.

In 1989 Jimmy relocated to Memphis. Since moving to Memphis he has continued to perform as a vocalist and guitarist with several local musical groups (including Joyce Cobb, Ruby Wilson, Wendy Moten, the Memphis Horns, Reba Russell, Bob Westbrook, Jim Mahannah & Windsong, Backswing) as well as nationally touring acts.

In addition to teaching and performing Jimmy also offers recording services specializing in custom accompanyments for songwriters, singers and instrumentalists; remote recording; editing and CD creation.

Credits

Guitarist / Vocalist

American Bandstand Mike Love (The Beach Boys)

Jonathan Cain (Journey, The Baby's) The 5th Dimension

Marguarite Piazza, Nancy Wilson

Jim Nabors, Joel Grey

Buddy Greco, The Coasters

The Drifters, Gary U.S. Bonds

Rick Springfield, David Pack (Ambrosia)

Joe Cocker

Recording / Studio Technician

Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Messina

Mike Love, Jonathan Cain