Darin Layne

Post-Secondary Education

University of North Texas
Bachelor of Music
Jazz Studies

Teaching Experience

2007-2020

St.Edwards University

Professor, Guitar

Music

Director SEU Guitar Ensemble

Guitar Classes include:

Guitar Fundamentals

Guitar Techniques

Applied Guitar

Applied Bass

St. Edward’s University Performing Arts Camp

Camp instructor, Guitar

2000/Current Austin Community College

Associate Professor, Guitar

Music/Commercial Music Management/MPBT

Theory For Working Musician

Commercial Improv

Class and private instruction

1997/Current Austin School of Music

Faculty

Private instruction

Jazz Camp curriculum development, instruction

Guitar ensemble director

Rock Camp development, instruction

1998-2000 St. Stephens Episcopal School

Austin, TX

Guitar instruction

1995-97 The Master’s Touch School of Music & Performing Arts

Grapevine, TX.

Master guitar instructor

1995-97 Ridglea Music

Ft. Worth TX.

Private Guitar Instructor

1994-95 The Dallas School of Music

Dallas, TX

Guitar instructor

1993-94 Moore Music and Moore

Decatur, TX.

Guitar Instructor

1988-1990 Private Home teaching Studio

Houston, TX

Professional Publications

RECORDINGS/PRODUCTION

2024 Free Advice Vinyl and digital release

2021 D Shack C.D. and Vinyl

Composer/Producer/Guitarist

2017 “Stringology” C.D.

Composer/Producer/Guitarist

Crazy Kong Music (A.S.C.A.P.)

2015 "Poison Flower" C.D.

Composer/Producer/Guitarist

Crazy Kong Music (A.S.C.A.P.)

2015 "Southern Ways" C.D.

Composer Producer

2012 "Fix This" C.D. Paul Barker

Composer/Guitarist

2008 “Left of Sunday Afternoon” C.D.

Composer/Producer/Guitarist

Crazy Kong Music (A.S.C.A.P.)

Chrysta Bell Group

Guitarist/Arranger

Lisa Orbach C.D.

Producer/Arranger/Guitarist

2007 “The Fisherman” C.D.