Buttwinick Musical Services

Hello! My name is Marty Buttwinick and music is what I do.

After thirty-five years of being a professional musician I am familiar with many aspects of the music world. Most people I’ve met enjoy music in one way or another and many have some musical need whether they “know” it or not!

I’ve delivered over 25,000 hours of private lessons and consultations, played for thousands of events both small and large, led bands, recorded for film and television, prepared written music for local singers and international stars and wear many hats.

Whether hobbyist, beginner or pro, chances are I can help you get to your next step of whatever it is you need or want.

In addition to directly using any of my services, feel free to contact me about anything you want to talk about or for which you need some information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Marty B.
(818) 242-7551

Private Music Instruction
Personalized music lessons taking each student to their next level. Bass, guitar, piano, acoustic bass and general musicianship for all instruments including singers and songwriters. Beginners welcome.

I specialize in individually tailored lessons that really address YOU: who you are, what you know, what you don’t know and what you need to know. Every person has a slightly different set of abilities, tolerances and interests, so my fun in teaching is digging in to the exact sequences needed to get a student rolling towards their next playing level.

Electric Bassist
I’ve been a working bassist for thirty-five years and occasionally do sessions and gigs on piano and guitar. I play most styles of music fluently, sight-read and improv well, while grooving is a forte.

Throughout the years I’ve played a good share of musicals, hundreds of casuals, original acts, various club gigs including Las Vegas/Reno cabaret acts, jazz groups, reggae groups, swing groups, big bands, celebrity look alikes, Polynesian shows, disco and R&B acts, Broadway-type acts, comedy acts, award ceremonies, Latin acts and various show bands. I’ve performed at Tokyo and Osaka Stadiums with R&B/soul groups (50,000 people audiences) and have also worked in many Middle Eastern and world-music ensembles. (More information at the Buttwinick.com site.)

Music Copyist
A music copyist prepares written music for performance. A copyist writes the music down on paper in a fashion that musicians can easily read. Most of the work I currently do is making “charts” for singers and original groups to give their musicians to play at live gigs. The link will tell you more about this area…

Bandleader / Musical Director
Between my conductor training in college and leading a “casual band” for over ten years, I have a lot of experience in both leading a band and teaching others to lead their band(s). As a freelance musician I’ve been directed and conducted by a lot of great band leaders, so am well-experienced on the receiving end of directions as well.

I have been called to either lead gigs or help someone organize and run rehearsals for a show, whether I’m playing or not.

I can tighten up any show in a short amount of time. If you need this, you should call me! (It’s also one of my favorite things to do.)

Live Music
The main group I’m working with now, is the “Marc Bosserman Trio.” We play a wide variety of jazz, pop, rock, society swing, and everything in between. Sometimes we work as a quartet with a sax or guitar. We play a mixture of private parties and local clubs and restaurants around the Los Angeles area.

To book the group, contact our manager “Joni” at Marc’s site and she’ll set things up. You can also book us through “Gigmasters” by clicking on this graphic:

Gigmasters – Booking Jazz Bands Online Since 1997

Contact me if you need anything and thanks for stopping by!

Marty