Kerry Marshall Jr.

Kerry Marshall Jr.

Kerry Marshall, Jr - Guitarist, Producer, and Instructor, also known as Kerry "2Smooth," is the visionary behind KERRY’S KAMP , the premier online guitar school and community for R&B guitar. His innovative and signature sound has captivated a massive following, attracting students from over 44 countries. With an impressive 15,261 students, 166,000 YouTube subscribers, over 13.2 million YouTube views, and 223,000 Instagram followers, Kerry’s Kamp has become a global sensation.

Marshall, a voting member of the Recording Academy, has been perfecting his craft for over 30 years. This dedication has made him a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry, sharing stages with luminaries like Jason Derulo, 2 Chainz, Tyrese Gibson, Kiana Ledé, Ledisi, Ty Dolla $ign, Sean Kingston, The Roots, Melanie Fiona, Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, Raheem DeVaughn, Leela James, Chrisette Michele, Musiq Soulchild, Grace Weber, SZA & Isaiah Rashad, Troop, Tori Kelly, Pastor Mike Jr., and many more. Beyond performing, Marshall has collaborated in studios and co-produced tracks for artists such as Tank, Jacquees, Chrisette Michele, Rita Ora, Emeli Sandé, Mali Music, Ledisi, Michael Bolton, John Givez, Dream Junkies, Vedo, James Vickery, August Alsina, Alex Isley, and The Arti$t, with songs featured in national Google commercials.

As a panelist and featured artist, Marshall has shared his expertise at Guitar.com summits and has been showcased in publications like Guitar Player magazine, Electronic Musician, Soundtrack Entertainment, and B Metro Magazine. His TV appearances span MTV, VEVO, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Good Morning America, R&B Divas LA, Perez Hilton’s PerezTV, Good Day LA, and Talk of Alabama. Internationally, he has performed in countries including Canada, China, Costa Rica, Dubai, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, St. Kitts, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and many others.

Currently, Marshall is dedicated to running Kerry’s Kamp, forging business partnerships with various brands, engaging in interviews and livestreams, and continuing his session work. He has been invited as a clinician at prestigious events like the International Musician Summit, Kajabi Headquarters, and music schools in Tokyo, Osaka, and ACM Music School.

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