Scott Van-Zen
About
Scott Van Zen is one of those accomplished musicians you most likely have heard, but maybe not heard of. All that’s about to change with the release of his debut solo EP, Trouble, on Love Conquered Records late this summer.
Van Zen has co-written hits for rock legends Kiss; won a Dove Award with Ken Tamplin; toured with ex Bad Company vocalist Brian Howe: and had over 1,000 songs placed in films, TV, and commercials (everything from The Green Hornet and Cars movies to McDonald’s ads). Yet, on the eve of his five-song EP’s release, this super-prolific blues-rock maestro remains disarmingly modest.
“I’ve been all over the world, on a lot of private jets, and been around a lot of money,” mulled Van Zen. “But the guitar was always the savior. It was never about girls or fame. It was always about the tone and the meditation, and the gift that I don’t take for granted.”
Influenced by six-string greats like Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Rory Gallagher, and Johnny Winter – but also appealing to fans of Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, and Gary Moore – Trouble is a raucous yet virtuoso romp through life’s dark desires and dilemmas. Songs like “Devil on Both Shoulders” and “Born in Darkness” tell gritty stories fueled by Van Zen’s fleet, furious fingers.
Trouble confirms why Scott Van Zen has been a first-call session player and sideman for decades, while reminding us that he’s also a world-class songsmith to boot. "Trouble" also recently produced a #2 world wide single on independent radio "In A World Gone Crazy"
I recently celebrated 50 years of playing guitar. I started teaching about 5 years in and have been doing it ever since. I have taught hundreds of students one on one and thousands through my guitar school and the Internet. I use advanced mental technique to accelerate progress along with many instructional videos.
Musicians Institute graduate. Award winning songwriter with Gold and Platinum credits, Composed music for over 300 national ads and had over 1000 songs placed in Film and TV
I hand taylor the lesson specifically to the individual after a meeting with you. That is why I offer a 15 minute free lesson. If you are serious about lessons, please book thr free introduction lesson with me so we can get to know each other and get started. I also have videos that I give to students that are pre-recorded from my guitar school curriculum that helps save time and money in the long run. I also use tab and block scales in my videos for reference. Let's get started ??