Clint began to play at the age of eleven under the guidance of his dad, Freddie Pelletier, who soon noticed that only three months after he had started, his speed and dexterity were phenomenal. A short time later he and Freddie produced a “Beginner Guitar” instruction video that was released independently and continues to sell well. They also recorded an album of guitar instrumental standards in 1999 appropriately entitled, “Like Father, Like Son”.
In 1998 Clint traveled to Toronto to represent the superior guitar line, Fury Guitars at a guitar show and is now endorsed by them. He also snagged an endorsement with Elixir Strings, also a superior product.
Clint spent his high school years playing in a variety of local events and bands as well with his family group “The Pelletiers,” before enrolling in the music program at Grant McEwan College in Edmonton, Alberta in 2000. After college Clint played guitar for Rounder Records fiddle and step-dance sensation, April Verch, and then moved on to perform with the famed world music fiddle group, “Barrage”. He toured extensively throughout Canada and the United States with both acts, gaining valuable experience in music and theater. After a time he chose to quit touring in order to continue his rigorous practice schedule. Clint continues to study music independently and has an admirable dedication to continue to improve.
At home now in Burns Lake, BC, his hectic pace continues as he has become a sought-after free-lance guitarist, playing a variety of styles from jazz, rock and flamenco to country and bluegrass. He also is a popular instructor at various guitar and fiddle camps in Western Canada. Clint continues to study music independently and has an admirable dedication to continue to improve, making him a relatable and inspiring coach.
In his recital on Wednesday, you may hear Clint playing bluegrass, country, rockabilly, surf, old Tyme, jazz, flamenco or classical: his musical styles are like the weather…exciting, varied, and bound to change!
