Pianist, Guitarist, Composer/Arranger, Instructor

Listen to Patrick's recordings

Patrick's Latin band MasCabeza
Upper Manhattan Medical Group by B. Strayhorn
Fifty Fifty by P. D' Rivera

Patrick grew up expressing his creativity throughout his academic years which culminated in his graduation from San Francisco’s famed School of the Arts (SOTA) where his emphasis was theatre. While at SOTA Patrick performed in a variety of local rock bands where at an early age he was exposed to the challenges of a professional musician performing at local venues. During his senior year and after a master class given by famed vocalists Weslia Whitfield and pianist Michael Greensill, he was profoundly inspired to learn jazz and delved deeply into the discipline required of jazz. He has studied with pianist Mark Little, the late-great Smith Dobson, Sr. and with renowned percussionist Louis Romero. Additionally, his private studies in classical harmony and composition with Gerald Mueller have served to strengthen Patrick’s professional acumen. Patrick has recorded with a wide spectrum of musicians ranging from the soulful, jazz vocalist Gail Dobson to multi-Grammy recording artist Karl Perazzo (Carlos Santana, Sheila E.) and folk artist Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star). He performs with top-artists such as Orestes Vilato, Giovanni Hidalgo, John Santos, Bobi Cespedes and Benny Velarde (Cal Tjader), and is currently a member of salsa-super group Avance, Benny Velarde y Su Super Combo, and The Josh Jones Ensemble. He is currently working on the release of his debut recording his own Latin-jazz group, Mas Cabeza, featuring Smith Dobson, Jr., Steve Herrara, Julio Perez, Carlos Caro, Dave Flores and Karl Perazzo. Patrick is the founder of Mas Cabeza and has led the group for nearly a decade. Mas Cabeza showcases Patrick’s original compositions and arrangements. The group’s debut recording is schedule for release during the spring of 2008. As an instructor, Patrick has great facility teaching students ages 5 to 95 years of age. He is adept at tailoring a personal lesson plan for each of his students while cultivating the skills necessary to become accomplished pianists from the outset of their studies. He is versed in traditional repertoire and specializes in contemporary forms of popular and latin music with his more accomplished students. He also gives master classes on vocalist and accompanist techniques alongside Gail Dobson at the Jazz School in Berkeley, CA. Patrick Morehead is currently a candidate for the State of California teacher’s credential at San Francisco State University where his professors and advisors include John Calloway and Dr. Dee Spencer.

Requirements for instrumentalists: Min. 1-2 yrs of private lessons or instructor's consent

"Aspiring musicians, it's time to make your rock n' roll dreams a reality.

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Students receive instruction from professional musicians on an instrument of their choice, and rehearse with the RockStar band.

In addition to mastering their instrument, RockSTAR campers will learn all the basics of producing an album as they work to compile their band's songs.

By the spectacular end-of-session rock concert, each band will have created their own CD and gained a real understanding of all that it takes to be a true RockSTAR! "