KEITH L. COOPER;
COMMERCIAL GUITAR & MUSIC EDUCATION
Keith L. Cooper, a skilled guitarist, believes in playing the "language of the soul" and encourages fellow guitarists, worship leaders, and young professionals in the music industry to do the same. He teaches, performs, and writes articles showcasing his expertise in guitar playing and music education to help ensure success in commercial, ministerial, and collegian music pursuits.
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH COOP;
Keith L. Cooper is a skilled guitarist who excels in various genres, such as modern jazz, Gypsy-guitar, hard-bop, acoustic, blues, and rock. He possesses extensive credentials and experience in guitar performance, both within and outside academia. Cooper is passionate about enhancing his technical guitar abilities and developing unique approaches to music education. He draws inspiration from his previous teachers, including jazz guitarists Tal Farlow, Bobby Lane (Al DiMeola's instructor), and Larry Baione (Berklee College of Music), as well as classical guitarists Maestro John Pell, Maestro Mario DaSilva (Belmont University), and Dr. Sean Beavers (Liberty University). Cooper has performed in various locations globally, including the Americas, Canada, Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Greece.
Meet Cooper, an accomplished musician with an impressive educational background. He holds a doctorate in Music Education, a (CERT) in Jazz Guitar Performance, a master's degree in music education with a double guitar concentration, a master’s degree in leadership, and two bachelor's degrees in music. With over 1000 solo performances to his credit on television, radio, YouTube, and other platforms, Cooper highlights the distinction between academic and professional guitarists, which is crucial for college performance majors to comprehend.
"To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable"