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Richard Hallebeek

30 March 2020/by chickenp

PROFESSIONAL GUITAR PLAYER FROM AMSTERDAM

Richard has been playing guitar professionally for over 40 years and has recorded and/or played with Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, Scott Kinsey, Dan Gilbert, Carl Verheyen, Michael Angelo Batio, Marco Minnemann, Steve Hunt, Allan Holdsworth, Shawn Lane, Brett Garsed, Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, Derek Sherinian, Carl Verheyen, Kiko Loureiro, Greg Howe, Guthrie Govan, Virgil Donat, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Gales, a.o.!

EDUCATION

Started playing at age 10 and at age 17, started his studies at the Royal Conservatory in Amsterdam for 6 years, graduated with a ’10’ and studied for a year at GIT in Los Angeles in 1994.
While in LA., recorded the fusion classic ‘Generator’ (first titled ‘Truth In Shredding II’ by Mark Varney) for Mark Varney’s legendary Legato Label at age 22. That cd also featured Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, Carl Verheyen, Scott Kinsey.
Performed two years in a row (2010 and 2011) at the Ziua Chitarelor Festival in Bucharest with Andy Timmons, Greg Howe, Guthrie Govan, Brett Garsed, Mattias Eklundh.
Taught and performed live with Allan Holdsworth and Kiko Loureiro at the ESC 2011 festival in Sicily, Italy!

MANY PRICES

He was the 4th price winner of the worldwide Yamaha Band Explosion contest at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan in 1989.
In 1993, out of 350 entries, Richard became the 2nd price winner of the Ibanez Guitar Award at the finale in Ahoy, Rotterdam! Voted ‘Guitarist Of The Year’ in two different categories (best ‘overall’ and best ‘jazz-fusion’) for more than 5 years in a row by Guitarist Magazine, earning him the ‘Gitarist Of The Year 2024’ award again!

SOME OF HIS WORK

In 2010, Richard headlined the ‘Meeting Of The Spirits’ festival in Leewarden, Holland together with Greg Howe and Carl Verheyen.
Richard has performed on the Weaveworld trilogy from keyboard prodigy Lalle Larsson (ranking #3 best keyboardist in 2011 Keyboardmagazine polls).
Richard has done three tours throughout Holland and Germany in 2011 and 2012 with Guthrie Govan and Jose de Castro as a ‘rock-blues-fusion G3’ project.
Released three instructional DVD’s for TrueFire: ‘Scale Creativity’, ‘Chord Creativity’ and ‘Creative Lick Phrasing.
Was invited three times by Dweezil Zappa to join him onstage during his European tours, twice in a sold out Melkweg, Amsterdam (2013 and 2015) and once at a sold out Tivoli, Utrecht (201
Voted ‘Guitarist Of The Year’ in two different categories (best ‘overall’ and best ‘jazz-fusion’) for 5 years in a row by Guitarist Magazine, earning him the ‘Gitarist Of The Year 2021’ award.
Also voted ‘Guitarist of The Year 2022’ by Gitarist Magazine the next year, by being voted #1 in all categories again.
Performed live with Scott Henderson and Frank Gambale at the ‘Best Of Jazz-Rock And Fusion’ event, at Boerderij, Zoetermeer, March 12, 2022.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE

Richard teaches harmony, theory, guitar, bandcoaching at Tune Up music school in Haarlem. Richard also gives E-Lessons worldwide. Look for more info at his website.

Most of all he is a very nice person and a good beer brewer! Did you ever tasted a real Hallebeer? We did! Was gooooooood!

Richard is playing with the Shredder 3.5 mm.

GUITAR E-LESSONS WORLDWIDE!

contact:

WEBSITE

https://www.richardhallebeek.com

INSTA

https://www.instagram.com/richard_hallebeek/

Jay Parmar

30 May 2019/by chickenp

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Jay Parmar

Jay Parmar is a highly accomplished, multi-faceted musician who has spent decades working professionally in the music industry. Based in Brighton, UK, his career spans performing, record producing, custom guitar building, and advanced instruction.

His background reflects several major accomplishments:

1. Solo Artist & Session Guitarist

Jay’s playing style is heavily rooted in 1980s melodic rock and virtuoso shredding, citing massive influences like George Lynch, Steve Vai, and Steve Stevens.

Solo Discography: He has released solo instrumental and hard rock music, including his debut album Strange Day(2005) and Circle of Fire (2012), the latter of which was released through Steve Vai’s Digital Nations record label and featured a guest performance by his guitar hero, George Lynch.Hardrock Haven
Bands & Touring: Jay has a long resume as a touring and studio session guitarist. He has recorded or toured with notable melodic rock and heavy metal acts, including Eden’s Curse, Iron Knights, The Inner Road, and the German-British hard rock band RAINIUM.RAINIUM

2. Studio Producer & Mix Engineer

Operating out of his own studio, Sacred Sound Recording Studio in Brighton, Jay is a full-time producer and mixing/mastering engineer. This studio expertise is exactly why his YouTube content focuses so heavily on “mix-ready” tones; he approaches digital modelers and gear from the perspective of an audio engineer who knows how a guitar actually needs to sit inside a professional recording layout.Jay Parmar

3. Custom Guitar Builder (Spirit Dance Guitars)

Jay is an artisan guitar builder who runs Spirit Dance Guitars. He specializes in creating highly unique, one-of-a-kind custom instruments.Guru – Guitar Lessons

His builds are distinctive because he designs and hand-draws intricate artwork directly onto the wood using graphite pencil, paint, and markers.
His designs are heavily inspired by native cultures, spiritual themes, and natural elements, often embedding crystal inlays or feathers directly into prototypes like his “Medicine Crow” and “White Buffalo” guitars.
He also does “Spiritualized” builds, where he takes existing iconic guitars (like the Washburn N4) and custom-mods them with his hand-drawn artwork and personalized specifications.

4. High-Level Guitar Coach

Locally known as the “Brighton Guitar Guru,” Jay has been teaching since 2006. Rather than teaching absolute beginners the basics, he specifically targets his private coaching toward upper-intermediate and advanced players who are stuck on technical plateaus. His curriculum focuses on advanced mechanics (like speed, fluid vibrato, and pitch-perfect bending) combined with the practical art of songwriting and improvisation.

5. Youtube Channel Jay Guitar

Jay Guitar (run by guitarist Jay Parmar) is a popular YouTube channel dedicated to hard rock, heavy metal, and high-tech guitar gear. With just over 30,000 subscribers and more than 500 videos, it caters to guitar enthusiasts who love deep-diving into tone-shaping, digital modelers, and classic rock guitar techniques

Jay uses Badazz III

Insta: @jayguitarofficial

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Website: https://www.jayparmar.com

Jack Thammarat

12 April 2018/by chickenp

Jack Thammarat

Jack Thammarat is one of Thailand’s most respected electric guitarists and is widely regarded as one of Asia’s premier fusion and melodic rock players. He first gained international recognition after winning the Guitar Idol 2009competition, a global online contest that showcased exceptional guitar talent. His winning performance, “On The Way,”impressed judges and audiences with its combination of technical precision, lyrical phrasing, and strong melodic sense.

What makes his playing special?

Jack is known for balancing virtuosity with musicality. While he has the technical ability to play fast, complex passages, his focus is on melody and expression. His style blends:

Rock
Fusion
Blues
Jazz
Progressive guitar

His influences include Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Eric Johnson, David Gilmour, Steve Lukather, Gary Moore, Scott Henderson, and Robben Ford, but he has developed a voice that is distinctly his own.

Career

Jack taught himself guitar from the age of 13 before studying with respected Thai instructors. Over the years he has worked as a:

Session guitarist
Touring guitarist
Composer
Arranger
Guitar instructor

He has also released instructional material through JTC Guitar, where his lessons are especially popular because they emphasize phrasing, melody, and tasteful solo construction rather than speed alone.

Solo music

His instrumental albums and singles include tracks such as:

On The Way
Back to the Start
Before It’s Too Late
Night and Day
Still on the Way

These songs showcase his expressive lead playing and polished production.

Touring and collaborations

Beyond his solo career, Jack has worked extensively as a professional touring musician. He has notably toured with Chinese pop superstar Wang Leehom (Leehom Wang), performing large-scale arena shows throughout Asia.

Gear

Jack has been associated with:

Yamaha guitars (including signature-style instruments)
Wilkinson vibrato systems
BOSS effects processors and custom tone collections

His tone is typically smooth and articulate, with singing sustain, ambient delays, and just enough gain to keep every note clear.

Why guitarists admire him

Among guitar enthusiasts, Jack Thammarat is often praised because he demonstrates that great guitar playing is about storytelling, not just technique. His solos have a vocal quality, building naturally from simple melodic ideas into technically demanding passages without losing their emotional impact.

If you enjoy players like Andy Timmons, Guthrie Govan, Tom Quayle, Steve Lukather, or Eric Johnson, Jack Thammarat is well worth exploring. His playing combines world-class technique with a strong melodic identity, making him one of the standout modern instrumental guitarists.

Uses: Badazz III

Website for lessons from Jack:

https://www.veojam.com/players/jack-thammarat

Doug Seven

12 April 2018/by chickenp

Doug Seven is best known as a country guitar player, educator, and online instructor specializing in modern Nashville-style lead guitar. Rather than being a mainstream recording artist, he’s built his reputation by teaching advanced country guitar techniques to players around the world.

Here’s what he’s known for:

Country “chicken pickin'” guitar. His playing emphasizes the clean, fast, twangy style made famous by players such as Brent Mason, Danny Gatton, Albert Lee, and Brad Paisley.
Hybrid picking and B-Bender techniques. Much of his instructional material focuses on combining a flatpick with fingers, string bending, double-stops, pedal-steel-inspired licks, and improvisation—all hallmarks of contemporary country guitar.
Instructional videos and courses. He founded Sizzling Guitar Licks and later Sizzling Guitar University, producing lessons, DVDs, downloads, and online courses aimed at intermediate and advanced guitarists. His YouTube channel has attracted tens of thousands of subscribers.
Recording artist. He released an instrumental album titled SEVEN, featuring original country guitar instrumentals such as:
- “Shin Dig – Chicken Pickin'”
- “Why – for Danny Gatton & SRV”
- “Cloud Seven”
- “Burp Rag”
The album showcases his technical guitar playing rather than vocals.

Doug Seven is especially respected among guitar enthusiasts looking to master:

Nashville lead guitar
Chicken pickin’
Hybrid picking
Country blues
Fast alternate-picking techniques
Improvisation over country chord changes

While he hasn’t achieved the commercial fame of major country artists, he’s well regarded in the guitar education community for breaking down difficult techniques into approachable lessons and inspiring hobbyists and working musicians alike.

Doug uses Regular 2.6

Popy Basily

12 April 2018/by chickenp

Popy Basily

Popy Basily is a Dutch Gypsy jazz (jazz manouche) guitarist and above all the leading musicians from the renowned Basily Gipsy Band. He comes from a Sinti family with a musical tradition spanning at least five generations and began playing guitar at the age of 11.

Musical style

Basily’s playing is rooted in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club de France, but his music extends beyond classic Gypsy jazz. His compositions and performances also incorporate influences from:

Balkan Gypsy music
Spanish flamenco
Blues
Traditional Sinti music

His lead guitar style is known for:

Fast, articulate picking
Warm, lyrical phrasing
Strong rhythmic drive
Melodic improvisation with a distinctly European Gypsy jazz feel

Career highlights

Over the years, Popy Basily and the Basily Gipsy Band have performed extensively in the Netherlands and internationally, including appearances at:

North Sea Jazz Festival
Django Reinhardt Festival (Samois-sur-Seine, France)
Birdland Jazz Club (New York)
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Festivals in Indonesia, Japan, Norway, and elsewhere.

Among the highlights of his career are:

Performing with legendary violinist Stéphane Grappelli
Playing private events for The Rolling Stones and Jeff Beck.

The Basily Gipsy Band

The band typically features family members and close collaborators, with Popy as the lead guitarist. Their repertoire includes:

Django Reinhardt classics
Original compositions
Traditional Gypsy music
Jazz standards with a Gypsy jazz interpretation.

Composer

Besides performing, Popy Basily is also a composer. His original works have been recorded by the Basily family and are performed by other musicians as well. One example is “Antara,” which has been arranged by classical guitar ensembles.

If you’re interested from a guitarist’s perspective, Popy Basily is often regarded as one of the important Dutch representatives of Gypsy jazz, alongside players such as Stochelo Rosenberg and Paulus Schäfer. His playing tends to emphasize melodic expression and traditional Sinti phrasing over flashy virtuosity alone, making him highly respected within the European Gypsy jazz community.

Popy uses ChickenPicks Regular 2.6

Contact & Bookings Popy:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/popy_basily/

Corrado Power Sgandurra

12 April 2018/by chickenp

Corrado Power Sgendurro

Corrado Sgandurra (often associated with the name “Corrado Power Sgandurra” in guitar circles) is an Italian virtuoso guitarist, event organizer, and clinician widely recognized within the international shred and instrumental guitar community.

Here are the key highlights of his career:

1. Founder of “Ziua Chitarelor” (Guitar Day)

Sgandurra is perhaps best known internationally as the mastermind and host of Ziua Chitarelor, a massive, critically acclaimed guitar festival and masterclass series held in Romania.

The event became legendary among guitar geeks for bringing some of the absolute highest-profile virtuosos in the world together for masterclasses, jam sessions, and performances.
Over its various editions, Sgandurra hosted iconic players like Frank Gambale, Tosin Abasi, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Michael Angelo Batio, Jennifer Batten, and Joel Hoekstra.

2. High-Level Session Work

Sgandurra’s technical chops have earned him notable credits as a studio musician. Most remarkably, he is credited as one of the session guitarists on Billy Joel’s multi-platinum 1993 album River of Dreams, contributing guitar tracks alongside legendary players like Danny Kortchmar and Leslie West.

3. Playing Style & Gear

Technique: He is highly regarded in the “shred” and jazz-fusion communities, known for intense technical proficiency, multi-finger tapping, and precision picking.
Collaborations: Aside from his festival, he has worked on collaborative guitar projects and videos with modern shred masterminds like Daniele Gottardo and Michael Angelo Batio (such as the Strings of Fire series).

Corrado uses Badazz III

Insta:https://www.instagram.com/corrado_power_sgandurra/

Glenn Fricker

12 April 2018/by chickenp

Glenn Fricker

Glenn Fricker’s Spectre Media Group (SMG), it’s the umbrella brand for several businesses centered around music production, audio engineering, education, and media content, primarily aimed at rock and metal musicians and producers.

Its main parts include:

Spectre Sound Studios – Glenn Fricker’s professional recording, mixing, and mastering studio, where he has worked with rock and metal artists since the late 1990s.
SpectreSoundStudios (YouTube) – One of the largest YouTube channels dedicated to recording and mixing heavy music. Glenn is known for his candid, often humorous videos on topics such as:
- recording guitars, bass, and drums,
- microphone techniques,
- plugin and gear reviews,
- mixing tutorials,
- and commentary on trends in the music industry.
Spectre Academy – An online learning platform offering in-depth courses from Glenn and other experienced musicians and producers, covering recording, mixing, production, and performance.
Software and plugins – SMG develops and sells audio tools for recording and mixing, including products like the SMG Cockblocker noise gate and Element Bass bass-processing plugin.
Educational products – The company also produces downloadable tutorials and complete mixing courses, such as Total Heavy Guitar and Mixing Math Rock, which include multitrack sessions for hands-on practice.

Glenn Fricker himself is an award-winning Canadian recording engineer who built SMG around a straightforward philosophy: teach practical recording techniques that actually work, particularly for hard rock and metal. His style is known for being direct, opinionated, and often comedic, which has helped him build a large following among home studio enthusiasts and professional engineers alike.

In short, Spectre Media Group is both a media company and an education business, using YouTube, online courses, audio software, and studio services to help musicians and producers improve their recording and mixing skills.

Here below you find a video from Glenn about ChickenPicks guitar picks.

Uses: ChickenPicks Regular 2.6

Website: https://spectremedia.ca/

Andre Madatian

12 April 2018/by chickenp

Andre Madatian

Andre Madatian is a Nashville-based guitarist, composer, and educator who has built a reputation as a versatile touring musician capable of moving between country, progressive rock, film composition, and commercial music. While he isn’t yet a household name, he’s highly regarded in Nashville for his musicianship and broad skill set.

Some highlights of his career include:

Touring and performing

He is currently:

Guitarist for Neal Morse & The Resonance, the progressive rock project led by Neal Morse. Their debut album No Hill for the Climber was released in 2024.
Touring guitarist for country artist Raelynn.
Touring guitarist for country singer Keith Anderson, known for the hit “Pickin’ Wildflowers.”

He has also toured or performed with:

John Schneider (best known as Bo Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard)
Keith Burns (of Trick Pony)
JD Shelburne
Christian Davis
Tobi Lee
Jo-El Sonnier

Major performances

Andre has played at prestigious venues including:

Grand Ole Opry
Bridgestone Arena
Fenway Park
Coors Field
T-Mobile Park
BMO Stadium

He’s also performed internationally throughout Europe and Canada and has entertained U.S. military personnel in Kuwait, Jordan, Italy, and Spain.

Composer

Beyond guitar, Andre is an accomplished composer with more than 100 television music placements. His music has appeared on shows including:

America’s Got Talent
Black Ink Crew
Return to Amish
Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta
Southern Charm
Married to Medicine
NFL Monday QB

In 2023, he won the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra Composition Competition with his Symphony No. 1 – Assertion of the Truth.

Educator

Madatian also teaches music at the university level and has taught at Tennessee State University. More recently, he has served as an adjunct instructor at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, teaching music technology and music business.

Playing style

His playing combines:

Modern country
Progressive rock
Fusion
Blues
Rock

Technically, he’s known for clean alternate picking, melodic phrasing, sophisticated harmony, and a polished professional tone, making him equally comfortable on arena tours, progressive rock recordings, and studio sessions.

Andre uses Badazz III

Insta: @andremadatian

Cristi Gram

9 April 2018/by chickenp

Christi Gram

Cristi Gram is a highly respected Romanian rock and metal guitarist, composer, and producer. He is best known for his work with the legendary Romanian rock band Phoenix, as well as Talisman, Pasărea Rock, and his progressive metal project Awake.

Career highlights

Born: June 7, 1973, in Petroșani, Romania.
Started playing guitar as a teenager and quickly gained recognition, winning “Best Guitarist” awards at Romanian national music festivals while still young.
Joined the rock band Talisman in the early 2000s.
In 2004, he became the lead guitarist for Phoenix, one of Romania’s most influential rock bands, remaining with them for about a decade.
After leaving Phoenix, he joined Pasărea Rock, a band formed by former Phoenix members.
He also founded Awake, a progressive metal project inspired by bands such as Dream Theater.

Playing style

Cristi Gram combines:

Melodic hard rock
Progressive metal
Blues-inspired phrasing
Technical lead guitar

His solos are known for being expressive rather than simply fast, and he balances strong melody with modern rock and metal technique.

Solo work

In addition to his band work, Cristi has released instrumental solo music, including his album State of Mind, which showcases his versatility as both a guitarist and composer. More recently, he has continued releasing instrumental material, including the 2025 EP Milky Way.

Gear

Cristi has been an Ibanez endorsed artist and has been associated with guitars such as:

Ibanez RG2228A
Ibanez RG870QMZ
Ibanez RG550LTD

His tone typically features high-gain lead sounds with clear articulation, making it well suited for progressive rock and melodic metal.

Why guitarists admire him

Cristi Gram is respected for combining technical ability with tasteful songwriting. While he is capable of complex solos, he focuses on creating memorable melodies and expressive phrasing, making him one of Romania’s most recognized modern rock guitarists.

Christi uses ChickenPicks Shredder

Insta: @Gramchristi

Olaf Thorsen

26 February 2018/by chickenp

Olaf Thorsen

Olaf Thörsen (stage name of Carlo Andrea Magnani) is an Italian guitarist, songwriter, producer, and one of the most influential figures in European progressive power metal. He is best known as the founding guitarist and principal songwriter of Vision Divine, and as a long-time member of Labÿrinth.

Early career

Born on September 27, 1971, in Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy, Thörsen didn’t begin playing guitar until he was nearly 20 years old, which is relatively late compared to many professional guitarists. Despite this, he progressed rapidly, studying music after initially pursuing modern languages at university. He co-founded Labÿrinth in the early 1990s and helped establish the band as one of Italy’s leading melodic power metal acts.

Vision Divine

In 1998–1999, Thörsen created Vision Divine, initially as a solo project. The band soon evolved into a full group and became known for blending:

Progressive metal
Power metal
Symphonic elements
Concept albums
Sophisticated songwriting

Vision Divine has featured acclaimed vocalists including Fabio Lione (also known for Rhapsody of Fire) and Michele Luppi. Albums such as Stream of Consciousness, The Perfect Machine, Destination Set to Nowhere, and Blood and Angels’ Tears have earned the band a loyal following among progressive metal fans.

Playing style

Unlike many guitar heroes, Olaf Thörsen is often praised more for his compositional ability than for technical showmanship. His playing combines:

Fast alternate-picked runs
Neo-classical influences
Harmonic sophistication
Memorable melodic themes
Tight rhythm guitar work

His solos are technically demanding but always serve the song rather than existing purely as displays of speed.

Songwriting philosophy

In recent interviews, Thörsen has explained that passion is more important to him than commercial success. He enjoys writing concept albums and drawing inspiration from literature, philosophy, and history. For example, Blood and Angels’ Tears was inspired in part by Dante’s Divine Comedy and explores themes of choice, morality, and conflict.

Gear

Over the years, Olaf has been associated with:

Ibanez guitars
ENGL amplifiers
His own Fantasy Thorsen guitar line from Brazen Guitars

He is known for a clear, articulate high-gain tone that balances precision with warmth.

Why guitarists admire him

Olaf Thörsen is admired because he proves that outstanding metal guitar isn’t only about playing fast. His greatest strength is writing memorable songs that combine progressive structures, powerful riffs, and emotional melodies. Many fans consider him one of the architects of the Italian power/progressive metal sound alongside other notable Italian guitarists such as Luca Turilli, Simone Mularoni, and Andrea Cantarelli.

Olaf uses ChickenPicks Badazz III

Insta: @olafthorsen

Mike Gianelli

15 January 2018/by chickenp

Insta: @mike_gianelli_

Patrick Sheridan

15 January 2018/by chickenp

Patrick (“Pat”) Sheridan is a founding guitarist of Fit For An Autopsy, one of the most respected bands in modern deathcore. Formed in New Jersey in 2008, the band has become known for blending crushing heaviness with progressive songwriting, melodic elements, and socially conscious lyrics. Sheridan has been part of the band since its inception and remains one of its principal riff writers.

Playing style

Sheridan’s playing is built around precision, groove, and atmosphere rather than nonstop technical exhibition. His style combines:

Massive, low-tuned seven-string riffs
Tight, syncopated rhythms influenced by Meshuggah
Melodic death metal harmonies
Technical alternate picking
Tasteful lead playing rather than extended shred solos
Dynamic songwriting that balances brutality with emotional passages

One of the reasons Fit For An Autopsy stands out in deathcore is that their songs don’t rely solely on breakdowns. Sheridan and fellow guitarists Will Putney and Tim Howley create layered arrangements that shift between crushing riffs, ambient clean sections, and memorable melodic hooks.

Tone and gear

Sheridan has been open about his gear over the years. Early in his career he primarily played Ibanez seven-string guitars before switching to Mayones custom instruments, a move he described as transformative for his playing. His tone emphasizes clarity under high gain so that complex chords and fast riffing remain articulate even with extremely low tunings.

Oliver Engqvist

15 January 2018/by chickenp

Photo: Jazzraportagen.com

Oliver Engqvist

Oliver Engqvist is a Danish guitarist, producer, composer, and sound designer. He has built his career primarily as a session and touring guitarist, performing across a wide range of genres rather than as the frontman of a single band.

Some highlights of his career include:

Versatile guitarist: He has performed in styles including pop, rock, R&B, funk, neo-soul, and jazz fusion. According to his biography, he has played everything from small club gigs to major concert stages and television appearances.
Session musician: Engqvist has worked with a number of well-known artists, including:
- ✪ Ida Nielsen (Prince) ✪ Hans Zimmer (Extreme) ✪ Sanne Salomonsen ✪ Niarn ✪ Rugsted & Kreutzfeldt ✪ Ida Corr ✪ Medina ✪ Dames Braun ✪ Rasmus Bjerg ✪ Gregers ✪ Outlandish ✪ Østkyst Hustlers ✪ Joe Moe ✪ Gregers & 1stMovement ✪ Malo ✪ Russel Emanuel (Extreme) ✪ Adrian Crutchfield (Prince) ✪ SM Entertainment ✪ Martin Brygmann ✪ Wafande ✪ Rasmus Walter ✪ Back To Back ✪ Anna David ✪ Joje Wadenius ✪ Peter A.G. ✪ Infernal ✪ Anna David ✪ Henrik Volf ✪ Poul Reimann (The Antonelli Orchestra) ✪ Henrik EngQvist ✪ Jon Nørgaard ✪ Zididada ✪ Bobo Moreno ✪ Jesper Sidelmann ✪ Cindy Laursen ✪ ReUnited ✪ WeEntertain ✪ Sound Seduction ✪ Sony Music ✪ Warner Music ✪ Extreme Music ✪ Northland ✪ Kawer Studios ✪ Lifted House ✪ DiscoWax ✪ Søren Sko ✪ Aura Dione ✪ etc.
Producer and sound designer: Beyond performing, he is trained in sound design and works as a producer and recording engineer. His website notes that he specializes in guitar tone and recording, describing himself as a “sound nerd” with a passion for achieving great guitar sounds.
Endorsements: He has received endorsements from several music equipment companies, reflecting his reputation within the professional guitar community.

Oliver Engqvist is known more within the Scandinavian music industry than as an international solo artist. His reputation is based on his reliability as a live guitarist, studio musician, and producer, with a focus on high-quality musicianship and guitar tone rather than pursuing a solo recording career.

Oliver uses ChickenPicks Badazz III

Website: https://www.oliverengqvistmusic.com/

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Johnny Bernhard

15 January 2018/by chickenp

Marc Malsegna

15 January 2018/by chickenp

Marc Masegna

Marc Malsegna is an American guitarist, session musician, producer, and arranger based in New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has built a career as a versatile professional guitarist, performing in pop, rock, R&B, soul, jazz, and musical theatre.

Unlike many guitarists who are known for one band, Marc’s reputation comes from being an in-demand touring and recording musician. His professional credits include performances or recordings with artists such as:

Engelbert Humperdinck
Alicia Keys
aespa
Mimi Webb
Sofia Carson
Derek Hough
Loren Gray
The Warning
Wayne Newton
Banners
Adam Blackstone
Domino Saints
Idman

In addition to working with recording artists, Marc has become a respected Broadway guitarist. His theatre credits include:

Hell’s Kitchen (Alicia Keys’ musical)
MJ: The Musical
& Juliet
Pretty Woman: The Musical

He has also worked on national touring productions as a substitute guitarist.

Playing style

Marc is known for being an extremely adaptable player. His strengths include:

expressive blues and rock lead guitar,
tasteful pop and R&B rhythm playing,
funk grooves,
jazz harmony,
polished studio session work.

His philosophy is to serve the song rather than dominate it with flashy solos. That versatility is one reason he’s hired for such a wide variety of artists and productions.

Gear

According to his professional profile, Marc frequently uses:

Gibson, Fender, PRS, and ChickenPicks ofcourse.

Marc uses Badazz III

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/marcmalsegnamusic/

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Jay Parmar

1. Solo Artist & Session Guitarist

2. Studio Producer & Mix Engineer

3. Custom Guitar Builder (Spirit Dance Guitars)

4. High-Level Guitar Coach

5. Youtube Channel Jay Guitar

Jack Thammarat

What makes his playing special?

Career

Solo music

Touring and collaborations

Gear

Why guitarists admire him

Popy Basily

Musical style

Career highlights

The Basily Gipsy Band

Composer

Corrado Power Sgendurro

1. Founder of “Ziua Chitarelor” (Guitar Day)

2. High-Level Session Work

3. Playing Style & Gear

Glenn Fricker

Andre Madatian

Touring and performing

Major performances

Composer

Educator

Playing style

Christi Gram

Career highlights

Playing style

Solo work

Gear

Why guitarists admire him

Olaf Thorsen

Early career

Vision Divine

Playing style

Songwriting philosophy

Gear

Why guitarists admire him

Playing style

Tone and gear

Oliver Engqvist

Marc Masegna

Playing style

Gear

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