Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
I played a lot of gigs in bars, for weddings, etc, etc.
I blew an audition for Jeffrey Osborne. But it made me more prepared and determined.
I got the gig playing second keys behind Billy Preston. I got this because I was super-prepared.
Started doing session work.
More touring dates with Mark Lindsay, Michelle Shocked and others.
Started producing projects for other artists.
Became the keyboardist for The Harvest Crusades.
Started producing music of my own (The Rob Rinderer Project, Ten By Tuesday and Breadroot).
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Dana Hills High School
Dana Hills High School
Career
Independent Musician
I play keyboards, write songs and produce music either for my own groups or other artists.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Music
Writing
Being Creative
Day to Day
Well, every day is different. If I have a gig in town, I may leave early in the afternoon to set up and soundcheck. Then go get something to eat and then play the gig (usually later in the evening) and get home late. If I have a gig out of town, I would usually fly out the day before, fly home the day after. If I'm producing an artist I'm working either in my home studio or at another studio elsewhere. If I'm doing none of these things then I'm writing and recording at home.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Pay attention to English classes (especially poetry and creative writing). You'll also need to be good with computers and know your math. Really all of your education will be helpful. Also, get involved in high school music programs. And find other high school musicians to jam with and start honing your chops.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You don't have it, you don't have a good voice, etc."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Physical Issues
