My name is Scotty Bramer, and I’m a guitarist, composer, and musical artist. Like all of us, I’m also more than my titles – I’m an ever learning and expanding soul, the collection of all my experiences, and an alchemist in many ways. For me, music is a driving and motivating force for life – on the surface it is fun and joyful – and on a deeper level, it represents the soul’s desire for liberation and exploration, and solace during trying times as well. I could use the adage, “Music chose me.” While my journey began as purely musical, it further developed into a greater purpose and spiritual journey. I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I was hooked on music at an early age, and when I was eight my uncle bought me my first guitar, showed me my first chords and riffs, and introduced me to my favorite early influences: blues and rock musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton. A few years later, my love for the music and expression deepened – and it felt like a calling. I told my parents I wanted to be a professional guitarist. To be honest, I was met with a lot of resistance because they did not believe this was a very "practical job" to have. As a very driven young person, this was frustrating to hear. However, I continued to study and practice – and learned to believe in myself even when I didn’t feel strong encouragement from my family members or the world around me. They absolutely supported me though, eventually realizing there was no way to convince me otherwise. I had my heart set on music. In high school, it was really jazz that really stole my heart, with its limitless potential for creativity and spontaneity. I graduated from the Studio/Jazz Guitar program at USC in 2011, and then immersed myself in the music scene in LA – playing gigs, teaching lessons, recording, and touring – and doing so with a wide range of artists and musicians. Notable examples are Darek Oles, Charles Ruggiero, Danny Janklow, Jay Jackson, Laura Ellis, and Norwegian jazz/pop artist Live Foyn Friis. As my career developed, I began sharing my original music with the world and had the fortunate opportunity to perform at some of the top jazz clubs in LA, including the Blue Whale and Catalina Jazz Club. It has been a long and winding road, with the roller coaster of ups and downs most musical artists experience. This has allowed me to understand life and other people in a unique way, and to be able to express and connect with others. I’m particularly proud of the four live studio videos I created for my original music project “Bodhisattva,” all released on my YouTube channel (Scotty Bramer Music). My music carries a deep soulfulness, expressing an array of emotions that can be both fiery and exciting as well as introspective and heartfelt. As an improvisor, I love to explore the unknown with an adventurous spirit and is often described as “melodic and tasteful.” I strive to convey honesty and vulnerability in my music, openly sharing my heart and life with the audience. I am now preparing my full length album for release and cannot wait to share it with the world.
| Manager | Scotty Bramer |
| scottybramermusic@gmail.com | |
| Phone | 8182746114 |