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5501 North Lamar Suite A-111 Austin, Texas 78751

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Austin Guitar School

Paul Lidel

College of The Fingerlakes, vocalist on over 10 albums, singer in bands since 1977. Teaches classic rock, hard rock, pop, alternative, blues and country. Paul will help you to sing with confidence, by teaching you how to develop voice control, how to improve your range and tone, and how to sing without straining by using proper singing technique.

Paul Lidel has been a vocalist on 12 albums and countless live performances.

His experience as the lead vocalist in both original and cover bands has allowed him

to sing in many different styles including classic rock, hard rock, pop, alternative, blues, folk and country. Paul will help you to sing with confidence, by teaching you how to develop voice control, how to improve your range and tone, and how to sing without straining by using proper singing technique. 

Education

1979 -1980 private lessons

1983- 1984 College of the Fingerlakes

1990- 1992 private lessons

2003- present   private lessons

Bands

Oasis 1977 - 1978   (lead vocals)

Crosswind 1978 - 1980   (lead vocals)

Redline 1980 - 1984   (backing vocals)

Wild Hearts   1984 - 1985   (backing vocals)

Pantera     1985 - 1986   (backing vocals)

Dirty Looks   1986 - 1994   (backing vocals)

Dangerous Toys   1994 to present (backing vocals)

The Daddios   1998 - 2000 (lead and backing vocals)

The Buzz     1997 to 2010 (lead vocals)

Buzzbomb     2002 - 2003 (lead vocals)

Suicide Kings   2008- 2009 (lead vocals)

Adrenaline Factor   2006 - 2010 (backing vocals)

Video Vamp     2010 - present (lead & backing vocals)

Iron City Soul Shakers   2010 - present (lead & backing vocals)

Recording History

Dirty Looks: (backing vocals)

“Cool From The Wire” (Atlantic Records)

“Turn Of The Screw” (Atlantic Records)

“Bootlegs” (Shrapnel Records)

“Five Easy Pieces” (Sony/ Rockworld Records)

Dangerous Toys: (backing vocals)

“Pissed” ( DMZ Records)

” The Artist ” (DMZ Records)

“Vitamins & Crashhelmets” (Cleopatra Records)

20 lb. Buzz : (lead vocals)

“Self titled” (independent) 

Broken Teeth: (backing vocals)

“Self titled” ( Perris Records ) , “Guilty Pleasure” ( Perris Records )

Buzzbomb: (lead vocals)

“Self titled” (independent)

Adrenaline Factor: (backing vocals)

“Self titled” ( Perris Records )


The Very Best Instructors for Every Style and Technique

Being a guitar school for for over 20 years in on of the world’s greatest music cities has its advantages.  We’ve been able to assemble a rare collection of talent with expertise in virtually every technique and genre. Their skill sets are diverse, but their passion for music is the thread that ties them together.

On this page, you can browse each instructor by instrument, or use the lists below to narrow your selection based on your instrument or preferred style. Each instructor has a video featuring a playing demonstration and brief monologue about their history and musical philosophy.

Oh, and even better, stop by any time to meet us in person. We’d like that even more. Enjoy.

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