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Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Music Producer (1977-Present) By: BreeAnn Sandoval

Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Music Producer (1977-Present) By: BreeAnn Sandoval. Born October 16, 1977 in Bridgeport Connecticut. John has always had a deep love for music. Stevie Ray Vaughan is John’s inspiration for pursuing the guitar and “the blues”. Inspiration.

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Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Music Producer (1977-Present) By: BreeAnn Sandoval

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  1. Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Music Producer (1977-Present) By: BreeAnn Sandoval

  2. Born October 16, 1977 in Bridgeport Connecticut.

  3. John has always had a deep love for music. Stevie Ray Vaughan is John’s inspiration for pursuing the guitar and “the blues”. Inspiration

  4. Berklee College of Music • John moved to Boston at the age of 18 to attend Berklee College of Music. • Natural musical talents • Dropped out a year later and moved to Atlanta, Georgia.

  5. Lofi Masters • Formed a two man band called “Lofi Masters”. • Played at small cafes and bars.

  6. Lofi Masters split six months later due to musical differences. Producer, Glenn Matullo found John Mayer while playing in a bar in Atlanta. Lofi Masters cont…

  7. Inspiring Others • People who John has worked with and has been greatly inspired by include:

  8. In 2000, Aware Records signed John. First multiplatinum album, “Room for Squares”. Aware Records

  9. “St. Patrick’s Day” • Room for Squares • Produced in 2004 by Columbia Records • Eric Clapton, E-Love, and Dave Matthews • First performed on John Mayer’s world tour in 2005

  10. “St. Patrick’s Day” • 8 beat introduction played by guitar • Played in the major key • Soft volume until the bridge at 3:28 • John’s voice is versatile and soft • Tempo increases in all of the chorus’ • Crescendo is used in verse 2 allowing for growth • Key changes to Minor • Keyboard solo for 16 counts • Sudden ending

  11. Continuum • John won Album of the Year at the 2007 Grammy’s • Album includes, “Waiting on the world to Change” and “Vultures” Album of the Year

  12. “Waiting on the World to Change” • First single released on Continuum • Best Male Pop Artist • Number fourteen on Top 100 Billboard

  13. “Waiting on the World to Change” • 8 counts played by guitar and piano only • 4/4 timing • Major key • The melody is conjunct and clapping keeps a steady beat • Back up singers sing, “keep on waiting” through the chorus’ • All 3 verses are repetitious and use all the same insturments • Acoustic guitar plays a solo for 24 counts • A tambourine fades the song into an ending

  14. “Vultures” • Produced in 2007 • John Mayer and Ronney Jordan • Birds that feed on the remains of other animals • Avoiding stardom • Inspired by Marvin Graye and Curtis Mayfield

  15. “Vultures” • Very slow and steady song • Played in the major key • Tenor voice • Wide range and pitch • Dynamics change drastically in the chorus’ • Electric guitar carries the rhythm • Back up singers softly sing, “ohh/ahh” during the bridge • Tempo and melody climax as the song comes to an end • Fade out ending that is repetitious

  16. Gravity • Top 25 on the American Top 100 Billboard Charts. • Played on the popular television shows including: Numb3rs, House, CSI.

  17. New Guitar God • Most influential songwriter • Named “New Guitar God” by Rolling Stone. • Performed “Human Nature” at Michael Jackson’s funeral. • Eric Clapton

  18. Tattoos • John is famous for the tattoos that he has up his arms.

  19. Battle Studies Tour • John is currently on the Battle Studies Tour.

  20. Bibliography • http://www.wallpaperbase.com/celebsm-johnmayer.shtml http://simple-image.blogspot.com/2010/05/star-of-week-17-23-may-2010.html • http://seriouslyomg.com/?p=10864 • www.mapquest.com • www.myspace.com/johnmayerinconcert • http://kennywernerlive.com/effortless-mastery-reminders/a-new-beginning-at-berklee-college-of-music-your-effortless-mastery-reminders-014 • http://thefabempire.com/tag/berklee-college-of-music/ • http://boston.povo.com/Berklee_College_Of_Music • http://tengossip.com/2008/09/06/john-mayer-wants-to-be-a-daddy/ • http://img444.imageshack.us/i/johnmayerap2.jpg/sr=1

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