ISB 2025 Convention Presenter — Shane Allessio

Coming off of a bold and unique new quartet album release, Everything and Nothing, Shane seeks to challenge the listener to explore a wide range of emotions, characters and personal stories. It’s a journey of highs, lows and even the psychedelic. Mixing through-composed forms with giving his band the freedom to improvise.

Shane is a disciple of renowned educator Jim Stinnett. He traveled the country helping to present Mr. Stinnett’s Secret Chambers project, a book and presentation analyzing lines of the great Paul Chambers. Shane was also a faculty member of Mr. Stinnett’s long running New Hampshire Bass Fest, featuring artists such as Eddie Gomez, Rufus Reid, Gary Karr and more of the best bassists around the world.

Now residing in New York City Shane has made a splash on the scene playing with his original quartet at esteemed venues such as The Django, Room 623 and more. Shane opened his first guitar and bass school in St Albans, England in 2014. Soon after came G4 Guitar Schools Brookline, MA in 2016, and in 2024 G4 Guitar Schools Brooklyn, NY was born.