GARY DANIEL COOK

Musician


VARIOUS ARTISTS


Gary has worked with many musicians and artists through the years. Here's just a few::

  •  GARY DANIEL COOK
  •  STING
  •  JONI MITCHELL
  •  NEAL SCHON
  •  SCOTT REEVES
  •  ANDREW STRONG
  •  BILLY KENT
  •  THE RESISTANCE
  •  WOODY JAMES




For more specific details regarding Gary's role with these artists and for audio examples, please go to the AUDIO section of the website.

TELEVISION AND FILM


Gary’s original music can be heard in radio, television and film worldwide. His music has been played in over 20 countries. A few of his composing credits include:

NBC Network:

• Days of Our Lives
• Another World
• NBA Inside Stuff
• Today Show
• NBC Nightly News
• Leeza
• Saved By The Bell
• Sunset Beach
• Providence
• City Guys
• NBC Sunday Movie
• NBC Movie Of The Week
• NBC Sports Special

ABC Network:

• One Life To Live
• Drew Carey Show: Drew and the Motorcycle
• Weird Homes: Dare To Be Different

WB Network:

• Hyperion Bay

E Network:

• Introduction To E

ESPN Network:

• Chicago Bulls/Michael Jordan Special
• Golf Lexus Challenge
• Hang Time I
• Hang Time II

CLINIC TOURS AND TRADE SHOWS


He has traveled abroad demonstrating products at clinics and trade shows for:

• Roland
• Yamaha
• Brian Moore Guitars




“Gary Daniel Cook is one of the most knowledgeable and respected guitarist/clinicians in the MI industry. In addition to having a total command of music and technology, he is any product's most articulate and passionate spokesman, successfully bringing his expertise and powers of persuasion to any public forum. I have seen him perform in clinics and workshops, where he first delivers a dazzling performance, showcasing a product in its best musical light. He knows products from both sides: as a musician and as a marketer." - Jon Chappell

Jon Chappell is the former editor-in-chief for Guitar Magazine, founder and first editor-in-chief of Home Recording, author of Guitar for Dummies, Rock Guitar for Dummies, and The Recording Guitarist: A Guide for Home and Studio, published articles in Guitar Player, Keyboard, EQ, Drum!, Rolling Stone, Spin, GQ, The New York Times)

MUSIC VIDEOS & PROMOS


In addition to his recording and composing, Gary has also appeared in music videos and promotional videos with:

• The Resistance
• Roland
• Yamaha
• Brian Moore Guitars

 

AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS


Gary is a published writer with Blind Tiger Music and ASCAP. His awards include:

• MCA Records/Stroh’s Talent Search Finalist
• Colorado Composers Classic Honorable Mention
• Grove School of Music Guitarist of the Year
• Instrumental Music Teacher of The Year,
• ASCAP Writer
• ASCAP Publisher – Blind Tiger Music

MUSIC EDUCATION


Dick Grove School of Music
Guitar, Composing and Arranging, Graduated Top 2% of the class

Dick Grove School of Music
Recording, Engineering and Production