Brandon Isaak
ELECTRIC GUITAR & BLUES HARP
Born in Whitehorse, Yukon and raised by a pack of polar bears, Isaak is known for his thoughtful and thought-provoking lyrics, which are at turns humorous, introspective and spiritual.
A guitar and harmonica player as well as a vocalist, his singing voice is gravelly and raw and can sometimes seem too big for his body. His live shows are heavy on audience-engagement, taking the crowd on an emotional journey that leaves them still humming his melodies long after the set has ended.
A true blues craftsman with over 37 years on the road, Isaak has toured across three continents and earned accolades including a 2024 Juno nomination for Blues Album of the Year. His performance resume includes 13 European tours and four nominations at the 2023 Maple Blues Awards, where he was recognized for Male Vocalist of the Year, Album/Producer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Acoustic Act of the Year.
Workshops
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Playing with more soul, style and finding your own sound.
I hear many guitar players with no direction, just a wall of noise, I’m here to help your music be understood by you, and the listener. This class will make you a better, more soulful, stronger dynamic and interesting guitar player. I will help you find YOUR sound and help you carve out a your unique sound.
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Let’s sing together. I hear so many people singing uninspired, out of character and just reciting a sting of words. I’m going to get you really singing and show you how much fun it can really be. I’ll also teach you how to shift gears and help you find your voice.
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Booking gigs, web sites, EPK's, bios, publicists, managers, grants, making a record. being a leader and running a band etc.
I have a guest speaker with me as well, Cindy Mae, my agent and manager.
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Accompanying your guitar with harmonica or just learning where to start. This is a class for folks who want to add harmonica to their show. I’ll show you basic starting ideas and some turn arounds to accompany your guitar playing. You’ll need a A harmonica and a rack to hold it. I might have an extra rack or two as well with me.