Songwriter: I've been writing music since 1988 to present.
Rock guitarist: I'm an Eddie Van Halen-style rock guitarist.
Multi-Instrumentalist: I also play drums, keyboards, bass guitar, and played saxophone on
two song recordings.
Music producer:I have produced many songs and instrumentals from 1988 to present.
Professional Music Experience:In 1991 I played guitar, drums, keyboards for MCA Records pop group, the Jets. After the Jets, I played guitar for Ingrid Chavez, a Prince project under the Warner Bros. record label.
PC Computers: I have experience with music production, graphic design, and website design.
Modeling: I have done some modeling for companies including Hewlett Packard.
My music life story starts out beating on pots and pans when I was really young. In 3rd grade (1978) I took my first drum lesson at Schmitt Music Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota from Scott Bradley. Schmitt Music Center almost didn't accept me because of me being so young, but Scott was nice enough teach me anyways. My favorite drummer was Alex Van Halen.
In 5th grade (1980) I had my 1st guitar lesson with Drew Kabanuk. I met Drew at a Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation program I went to. He was one of the instructors there. He gave me a ride one day in his cool white convertible car. I begged him to take me to his house so I could see him play his electric guitar. I was so impressed, I begged him to teach me. He ended up giving me guitar lessons for 1 year. After that, I started listening to Eddie Van Halen. I figured if I could learn how to play Eddie Van Halen's difficult guitar playing, I'd be able to play most other guitar music as well. For the most part, that was true.
In 9th grade (1986) I got in my first rock band with a friend I met at Jackson Junior High School (Matt McClay). Our band was called BACK-STAGE. BACK-STAGE played at Anoka Senior High School's senior breakfast, homecoming dance, and prom.
In 11th grade (1988) I met Leroy Wolfgramm of MCA RECORDS, THE JETS. Leroy was the band leader, guitarist and vocalist for the group the Jets. I met Leroy through my friends Matt and Jason McClay. LeRoy was impressed with my Eddie Van Halen style guitar playing. I was impressed with Leroy's talents. Not only did he play guitar, but he also played keyboard, drums, has an awesome voice, and writes and records music. I bought a Roland D-50 and Alesis HR16 drum machine just like he had. He gave me lessons on how to use both and he also taught me how to write a song, showing me the song structure and such.
In 1990 I went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA for their 5 week summer program. While I was their, I received 2 scholarships. One for performing, and the other for song writing. I was presented my scholarship in front of all who attented the summer program which I remember shocked me. I wasn't expecting that.
In 1991, Leroy Wolfgramm called me up and said Haini left the group temporarily and was wondering if I'd be interested in taking his place. I remember how shocked and excited I was. I told told him, ARE YOU NUTS!!! What do think! Of course. I had to learn all Haini's bass guitar parts on keyboards, because at the time, I didn't know how to play the bass guitar. I also had to learn how to play 2 songs on the drums and a few other keyboard songs. I remember not having a drum set, so I grabbed a couple pieces of wood from the garage I used for drum sticks, and I use the piano bench and sat on it and played air drums. I had 2 weeks to learn everything, and I didn't know if I'd be able to pull it off. I went to their house for practice, and I was well prepared and everyone was happy that I played well. I got the job. I toured, played drums, guitar and keyboards for them for about 6 months.
After that I got a call from Keith Luke, whom I met through the Jets, asking me if I'd be interested in playing guitar for Ingrid Chavez at Paisley Park Studio's. I played acoustic and electric guitar for her. We practiced in Prince's private practice room at Paisley Park Studio's with all his guitar's lined up, mirror's on one whole wall, his gold microphones, and I had his sound tech. It was an awesome experience.
In 1991 I started a new band with my 1st guitar teacher, and friend, Drew Kabanuk. The band was called PARADISE BAND. We played at weddings, bars and corporate parties. In 1995 PARADISE BAND ended and I've been writing and recording music since.
In February 2005 I wrote a Tennis song titled Red, White and Green. Richard Pagliaro, web editor for Tennis Week Magazine, wrote a story on my Tennis song.
2006-present I continue to write and record music. I am a member of TAXI.com in hopes to get my music licensed for television, film, and video games.
James Limborg Photo Album (Pictures from 1970 to present)
In 1991, I played keyboards, drums, and guitar for MCA recording artists The Jets.
The Jets were comprised of the eight brothers and sisters from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their parents emigrated to the U.S. from the South Pacific nation of Tonga. The group had several bubblegum pop hits from the span of 1986 to 1989, including "Crush On You", "You Got It All", "Make It Real", and "Rocket 2 U." Eugene left in 1988 to form Boys Club with Joe Pasquale. The Jets Music
Also in 1991, I was hired to play guitar for singer, songwriter, actress Ingrid Chavez (a Prince music project under the Warner Bros. record label).
Ingrid Chavez, a Prince protege, Chavez made news when she claimed she'd written, but received no credit for, Madonna's "Justify My Love" (Chavez was proved in the right). Her style is unusual, consisting of breathy spoken passages over a heavy dance beat. Ingrid Chavez Official Website
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