Ian's Projects

A Rose Revolution (available on itunes and cdbaby)

I record various types of music for various reasons, an album review of my last release can be read below. I am currently working on an acoustic album which is due out in the summer. I am very excited about the album and ready to pick up where I left off on the last release. Recently one of the tracks (re-done by Colin Lake of Portland OR) was picked up by Relix Magazine and will be distributed for free to their entire distribution list.

Album Review: "A Rose Revolution is refreshing. As a broad overview, Ian Mouser pays an honorable tribute to his musical influences by creatively blending them all together: classic rock, ambient alternative, old-time blues, and all-American rock 'n' roll. This album is well-worth adding to anyone's collection for that reason alone. But, looking closer, we are treated to further meticulous details. Mouser showcases his talents notably through tone choices, both in vocals and his guitar playing. In addition to that, his writing is definitely worthy of mention. Each song stands out as its own, unique chapter, but Ian strings them together seamlessly to keep the listener involved for the entire duration of the track list. He delivers to us a complete package in "A Rose Revolution": a wonderful sense of exploration, topped off with that satisfaction we all look forward to at the end of a good story." (Dianna Gatto, Formerly of Gold Mountain Entertainment, Nasville TN)

www.myspace.com/ianmouser

 

ANOTHER CYNTHIA:

After attending several Another Cynthia shows and deciding that this band was one of my favorite Portland acts, the band lost a member and invited me to audition. I am now playing bass with them. I have not played the bass since high school, it is a great new challenge and I am excited to be a part of the band. They have had their songs played on MTV, the VMA's, independent films, and been featured artists on radio stations around the U.S. You can check out the music, read reviews and see photos by clicking the link below.

Another Cynthia

 

My Voice Music Program:

"Try getting a young person to tell you how they're feeling and you'll probably get a shrug of the shoulders in response. Give them an instrument and tell them how to use it and see what happens." John Kilbey, Sounds of The Street, Sydney Australia.

The "My Voice" Program focuses on developing self esteem, social skills and positive forms of expression in high-needs and mentally ill youth through teaching them to play and write music. Throughout the program, these youth learn to play instruments including the drums, acoustic/electric and bass guitars, keyboards and voice.

Throughout the program, nearly every youth learns to play an instrument and works with their peers in order to write, perform and record a song in front of an audience of their school mates and staff. Every youth is given a CD of the song which they played on and helped to write in the studio. Students who show an interest in music are provided with an instrument and the opportunity to work with a local musician/mentor in order to help them on their journey of music and healing.

In the end, my hope is to develop a positive sense of self in these students through asking them to listen to their own voice and understand that their story has value. To read more, hear the students songs, or to find out information on requesting this program for your own youth team or child please click the link below.

My Voice Music Program

 

GUITAR LESSONS:

I provide individualized lessons in guitar and song writing. I am versed in chord structures, various finger picking styles, leads, and scales. I focus not only on playing and reciting music, but creating it. I work with students on developing their own style while learning the methods of others. Specifically I focus on phrasing, voice, accompaniment, song structure and melody. I also provide opportunities for all my students to record in my studio in order to have a permanent record of their progress. Please click the portfolio link below to see my credentials and click the lessons link below for more details on receiving lessons.

My Portfolio

Lessons