Lance Swearengin
Mountain Life Music
Originals and covers from Lance and his band, Blood Brothers, plus a step-by-step way for young musicians to grow: Starter, Stage, Studio.
Originals and covers from Lance and his band, Blood Brothers, plus a step-by-step way for young musicians to grow: Starter, Stage, Studio.
Lance is an acoustic guitarist known for his captivating performances that blend the soul of southern rock with the heartfelt sounds of country music. With a deep connection to the roots of these genres, Lance brings a fresh yet familiar sound to popular songs, creating memorable experiences for his audiences. Whether playing intimate acoustic sets or energizing larger crowds, his music reflects his passion for storytelling through rich melodies and powerful lyrics.
Lance's press kitOriginal songs and favorite covers. Press play below, or follow on Spotify so you never miss a new release.
Club stage photos, the Red Rocks night view and the outdoor acoustic photo by Noah Martin Photography.
Mountain Life Music offers personalized music lessons and mentoring designed to help developing musicians move from learning the basics to creating, performing, and sharing their music.
Whether you want to learn guitar, play your first live gig, earn money performing, or begin producing your own music, Lance Swearengin helps you build a practical roadmap based on your skills, goals, and musical interests.
Take your next stepBuild a solid foundation and learn to actually play the music you enjoy. Guitar lessons focus on practical skills including chords, rhythm, strumming, song learning, basic music theory, playing by ear, and developing the confidence to play with and for others.
Starter to Stage is personalized mentoring for musicians who are ready to move beyond practicing at home and begin performing.
Students work with Lance to identify their goals and develop the skills needed to become confident, gig-ready musicians. Depending on the student, that may include building a setlist, improving performance skills, singing while playing, choosing and using live sound equipment, developing promotional materials, finding venues, booking gigs, and learning how to turn musical ability into paid opportunities.
The goal isn’t simply to become a better musician. It’s to help you become a working musician—one achievable step at a time.
Starter to Studio introduces musicians to the fundamentals of modern music recording and production.
Students learn the basic workflow of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), including recording instruments and vocals, working with MIDI and virtual instruments, arranging songs, editing tracks, using effects, and creating a basic mix.
The goal is practical: develop enough knowledge and confidence to begin turning your own musical ideas into finished recordings.
You don’t have to know exactly where your music will take you. You just need to know your next step.
Mountain Life Music provides personalized instruction, mentoring, and practical experience to help musicians move from learning—to performing—to creating.
Lessons and mentoring are available in person or online through Zoom, making it easy to build a program around your goals, experience, and schedule.
Email Lance and tell him a little about yourself, where you are musically, and what you would like to accomplish. Together, you can determine the best next step for your musical journey.
Email LanceCoach, Maya, Leo, Sam, Jay and Tempo the dog are the Mountain Life Music band. They're here to help kids ages 9 to 13 discover real instruments and music gear, and have a blast doing it.
Lance is the band's coach, mentor and guide. He's never far from his acoustic guitar, and he's always ready to show you one more chord.
The band's singer and keyboard queen. If it has keys or knobs, she wants to play it!
The tech whiz. His headphones never leave his neck, and he loves figuring out how gadgets work.
The adventurer. She'll play anything with strings, anywhere: a rowboat, a ranch, even a forest!
The rocker and the oldest of the crew. Hand him a guitar or drumsticks and he's ready to jam.
The band's dog, with a music note on his side. He's hiding in every picture. Can you find him?
Coach and the band have jumped off the page and into your hands. The activity book and Nightmare on Gig Street are out now, and three more adventures where YOU join the band and every choice is yours are on the way.
The band's first book is here: word searches and coloring pages all about musical instruments and equipment.
Learn the gear, color the band, and find Tempo hiding in every picture.
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Compose Your Own Musical Adventure 01
Tonight is your first gig with the band, and the whole town is packed into Underground Pizzeria. Then the sound system goes POP, the set list vanishes, and something is making spooky noises in the cellar... Every choice is yours. Can you save the show?
5 endings, bonus music tips from Coach, and Tempo hiding on every page.
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Compose Your Own Musical Adventure 02
It's Thanksgiving morning, and the band is rocking the starting line of the town's Turkey Trot. Then the race director wants the National Anthem RIGHT NOW, the starting horn goes pffft, and the battery starts to die... Every choice is yours!
5 endings, bonus gig tips from Coach, and Tempo hiding on every page.
Compose Your Own Musical Adventure 03
The band just got the gig of the year: playing Santa into town at the Christmas Parade! One problem: they only know rock songs. Then Santa's float gets stuck, and a snowstorm hits the stage... Every choice is yours!
5 endings, bonus gig tips from Coach, and Tempo hiding on every page.
Compose Your Own Musical Adventure 04
YOU and the band are recording your very own song with Paul at Southern View Sound and Music. Then a blizzard snows you in! The click won't stop clicking, the chorus is missing, and the radio contest deadline is six o'clock on New Year's Eve... Every choice is yours!
5 endings, songwriting and studio tips from Coach, the band's real song to play along with, and Tempo hiding on every page.
Print this one out and color Coach and the band. It's a sneak peek at the activity book!
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Email Lance MountainLifeMusic@gmail.com