Music Background
In the
thirty some odd years of being a musician, Jerry has mastered the guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer and now, MIDI computer systems. Throughout the Los
Angeles, Riverside and now
Ventura areas, Jerry has entertained audiences with his upbeat renditions of popular favorites and original pieces.
Jerry has an extensive musical background. He's been associated with studio musicians and performers in L.A. such as
Terry Furlong & Gene Barkin, (members of the Grassroots) David Bussey and Darryl Leonard. Jerry has performed his works at UCLA, Junior colleges, high
schools and clubs (McCabe's, Whale's Tail, Franky's, etc...) throughout Ventura and L.A.
Jerry's formal training includes ten years with Thomas B. Faigin (his Uncle), an instructor at UCLA, CSU, CSUN and
other colleges, schools and organizations in folk, blues and tablature; five years with associates of Ted Greene's and several community college level
courses in music theory, chord chemistry, songwriting and composition. Jerry (due to his background) also taught music privately and for Parks and
Recreation.
Jerry now plays social gatherings as an acoustic soloist as he entertains, playing his eclectic music with or without
microphones. He now plays with his group called “Young At Heart” available for weekends.
He also plays his instruments for other wonderful musicians and Songmakers.
Last but not least he plays with a 15-piece band called “the GeriTones” and plays for retirement homes in the Valley of San Fernando, California.
It would be his greatest wish and enjoyment to see other people play, hear and enjoy his songs!
3 CDs are available!
His latest work is “I’m Just Playing Guitar”
and his first CD of original music,
Jerry’s “Elzendizzydorf by Nepenthe”.
Also available is “Blast from the Past Vol. II”.
All products and promotions are owned, created and distributed by JSF (Jerry S. Faigin) as a hobby!
e-mail: jerry@jsfmusic.com
- Web site: www.jsfmusic.com – phone: (805) 642-4240
If you are interested in Jerry's background as a "Microcomputer/LAN
Specialist", you can find his resume at the following Web site. Just click the picture of the computer
above this sentence.