Darrin Kobetich

guitar lessons fort worth tx Guitar, Mandolin and Dobro Beginner to advanced All ages Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, Improvisation and Fingerstyle

How long have you been playing guitar?

I’ve been a multi-instrumentalist for over 35 years.

Professional Experience:

I have been performing professionally in rock, metal, traditional and original and bluegrass/old time bands for over 25 years.

Accomplishments:

I have recorded with bands such as: Hammer Witch, Amillion Pounds, The Electric Mountain Rotten Apple Gang, Blackland River Devils. I have been a session musician for various artists, and many sideman gigs. I have written 5 multi-instrumental albums to date, and I have over 5 years teaching experience.

  • Nominee for best guitarist in Fort Worth Weekly Awards 2012
  • Nominee for best album and best folk act Fort Worth Weekly Awards 2005 and 2011
  • Won best acoustic act in Fort Worth Weekly Awards 2006 as member of The Electric Mountain Rotten Apple Gang
  • Won best acoustic act in Fort Worth Weekly Awards 2010 as member of old time/bluegrass band, Blackland River Devils
  • Composed music for 4 productions (“Wild and Iron Sky”, “The Origin of Species” with Joe Rogers, “The Butterfly’s Evil Spell” with Clint Niosi, and “Hawkline Monster”) at Fort Worth’s Hip Pocket Theatre in 2010, 2011, 2012