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Michael Pace

John LaGreca

While other children were reciting nursery rhymes, Michael discovered his parents' music collection, and was instantly hooked on the sounds of Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and the Beatles. The rhythm and blues feel used by these model songwriters, as well as the influence of other artists from the early days of rock-n-roll, is now heard in Michael's own songwriting. As a child, Michael tolerated his weekly piano lesson only long enough to learn to read music. He then taught himself to play the guitar and, at the age of fifteen, put together his first band. In high school and college, Michael began using his musical talent to obtain roles at professional theatres, such as the Paper Mill Playhouse and the State Theatre of New Jersey. Since then, Michael has played from Florida to Michigan, spending two years in Nashville working as a songwriter and performer, and toured with country legend Vern Gosden. Michael returned to New York in 1998 and has moved his acting to television. He has been seen in Nike/Footlocker and Ricola Cough Drop commercials, as well as the soap operas All My Children, One Life to Live, and As the World Turns. Michael continues to spend his time writing music and enjoys performing in Front Porch Swing.

Name a style of music and John has probably been part of a band that's played it. Twenty-nine years of professional experience has created this talented performer and instrumentalist. Influenced at an early age, John grew up listening to opera and classical music playing throughout his house. However, John preferred the sounds of the Beatles, Credence Clearwater Revival, Cream, and the Doors. He spent four years trying to convince his parents that an electric guitar and rock-n-roll were the way to go. He finally got his way, and by the age of fourteen he was playing professionally in his first rock band. Along his musical journey John has played in bands whose styles include Disco, Jazz, and Dixieland. However, his greatest love is classical guitar. Beginning his classical studies at the age of twenty, he credits this type of music for his finger-styling proficiency. John has a deep appreciation for the instrument itself. He enjoys the unique sound of each guitar in his diverse collection, and values the ability they give to play music from all genres. Wanting to share his knowledge and love for music, John teaches all styles of guitar and performs as lead guitarist in Front Porch Swing.

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