Bio

Geoff Kraulik is Music Composer, Recording Artist and Executive Producer. He writes and performs music in the styles of hard-rock, jazz-fusion, world and contemporary classical. Geoff plays guitar, piano, percussion plus a variety of virtual instruments.

Background

Geoff began his musical journey at a young age. After learning the flutophone he transitioned to the slide trombone where he established himself as 2nd chair (top chair role) throughout the 4th and 5th grade middle school years. During 4th grade he performed in the middle school band, marching band and was selected to a  jazz ensemble. Plus, during 5th grade he was accepted into the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) and performed at Minnesota’s Orchestra Hall and O’Shaughnessy Performing Arts Theater in St. Paul, MN. Junior high school was a pivot point where he transitioned his focus from playing slide trombone to electric guitar. Later in life he studied music theory & composition with Berklee College of Music.

Instruments

Musical instruments he used on various recordings or live performances:

Guitar
6-string electric guitar (Fender, Ibanez, Carvin, Paul Reed Smith)
7-string electric guitar (Carvin)
6-string steel acoustic guitar (Yamaha, Breedlove)
6-string nylon acoustic guitar (Breedlove)
12-string steel acoustic guitar (Breedlove)

Bass
4-string electric bass guitar (rental/studio)
5-string electric bass guitar (rental/studio)

Piano
Grand piano (Steinway, Yamaha)
Digital piano (Yamaha, Kawai)

Percussion
Djembe
Bongos
Claves
Chimes
Shakers
Triangle
Tambourine
Cymbals