Brett Moglia
KEYBOARDS / SAX / VOCALS
Brett Moglia began music with guitar, ukulele, and singing before school age. He grew up with jazz influences and musical arrangement guidance from his dad; as well as playing Eagles and Beatles music with his brother. In school Brett quickly excelled on saxophone and trombone. He taught himself bass while continuing to casually play guitar. Out of necessity, he learned keyboard parts from understanding chord structure and music theory, while utilizing his improvisational skills from being a jazz saxophonist.
Brett was a full music scholarship student at Fresno State (Charter member of The Bulldog Beat) and then went on to perform in the United States Marine Corps Band after graduating from The Armed Forces School of Music; where he would play clarinet in Dixieland Band, saxophone in Big Band, trombone in Field Band, bass guitar in Jazz Combo, string bass or euphonium in Concert Band, guitar and/or keyboards in Show Band. Additionally, he would front the Show Band and was assigned as Small Ensemble Leader. He is an accomplished musical arranger and his writings are still found in the music libraries at Fresno State and at least four Marine Corps Bands.
While stationed in New Orleans, Brett performed with the New Orleans Brass Band, The POT HOLES and classic rock band, FLASHBACK. He was a worship leader / musical arranger for local churches for many years. The Central Valley of California is very familiar with the band, The YARD DOGS, which Brett cofounded in 2002 and still runs today (Host Band; Monterey Rock n Rod – all 16 years,). He has done studio horn and keyboard work for various artists, including Gary Holland.
Brett is a high school music director in Central California and has designed various cutting-edge music and sound/lighting courses for various school districts. He is lead guitarist at Good News Ministries in Madera, California, vocalist/keys/sax with the Fresno favorite Lady and The Tramps, owner/operator of The YARD DOGS, keys/vocals for the Journey tribute band FAITHFULLY, and local sound consultant for digital mixing.
Brett uses Korg keyboards, Armstrong Heritage saxophones, and Westone in-ear-monitoring.