Dylan James has been an IROCKU member since he was 13. Along with the IROCKU video lessons Dylan James has been taking live lessons with IROCKU instructors Bruce Katz, Eric "Scorch" Scortia, Peter Keys and even Chuck. Over the years we've seen Dylan James progress from a talented young piano player into a seasoned pianist who can play anything from blues to boogie woogie to jazz. Everyone at IROCKU is extremely proud and blessed to be a part of Dylan James' piano education. Earlier this year, Dylan James performed at the "Essentially Ellington" High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival. Here's a small clip from one of his performances. We look forward to hearing more from young Dylan James and know he's got a great musical career ahead. Learn how to play rock and blues …
Dylan James "Boogie Boy" Shaw
“Jessica” Piano Solo – The Student and the Teacher
Chuck Leavell was the featured 'Rock Star' at Rock Camp in NYC on Nov 18. To everyone's shock and amazement, this might have been the only time in Chuck's musical career where he was on stage sitting behind the keyboards and he didn't play the iconic "Jessica" solo that he is so famously, and reverentially, known for. When the opening for the solo came around 15 year old Dylan James Shaw stepped up to the keys and Chuck graciously sat back and let Dylan James run with it. Dylan James performed an impressive rendition of one of rock's most famous solos. Dylan James started playing piano when he was 3 years old. In an era of pop, rap , and hip hop Dylan has instead embraced the blues. In 2021 he was selected by the Chicago Blues foundation to be the Blues Kid Of The Year. Dylan has been …
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IROCKU Student Wins ‘Blues Kid of the Year’
IROCKU student, Dylan James Shaw, has been named the 'Blues Kid of the Year' by the Chicago Blues Kid Foundation. Congratulations Dylan James!!! Dylan James started with IROCKU about a year ago. Dylan James had been playing keyboard since he was 3 and has a very good ear so he already came to IROCKU as an advanced player for his age. Along with working on the IROCKU video lessons, Dylan James has been taking zoom lessons with Chuck, Rory Stuart, and Bruce Katz. Chuck has taught Dylan some of his personal blues techniques while Rory has shown Dylan James how to play complex rhythm patterns. Dylan James has also been taking weekly zoom lessons with Bruce Katz. Bruce's connection with Dylan has been magical. Bruce has helped Dylan to find his own personal groove which is a …
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