Bios Of Your Guitar Instructors

Danny Gill Danny Gill, a former pupil of Joe Satriani, is the co-author of Musicians Institutes Rock Lead Guitar series - a complete course in soloing that includes the books Rock Lead Basics, Rock Lead Techniques and Rock Lead Performance. He has also written the books Practice Trax for Guitar and Modern Rock Rhythm Guitar. At MI Danny has taught rock lead guitar, rock rhythm guitar, single string techniques and various live performance workshops. In addition Danny has released 2 CD's with his band Speak No Evil on Universal Records. As a writer, his songs have appeared on numerous TV shows including 'The Osbournes' and 'Touched By An Angel' as well as motion picture soundtracks such as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Seige'.

Stuart Bull Stuart Bull has taught literally tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the highly acclaimed TOTAL ACCURACY series. A co-founder of the company Stuart has played more than one instrument on many of the Total Accuracy titles. Stuart's CV boasts everything from soloing on the No.1 E17 album 'Up All Night' to shredding with some of Rock and Metal's great guitarists. He has recently commenced work on the new Worlds Apart album. His credits range from programming guitar sounds for the Iron Maiden album The X Factor to writing a widely followed monthly Blues column for TOTAL GUITAR magazine and transcribing for the Guitar Magazine. TV appearances include the Jack Dee Show, Russell Harty and two appearances on QVC for Fender guitars.

Andy James Andy first picked up the guitar when he was 12 years old and from that day fourth has never looked back. Early influences included Guns n Roses, Extreme, Queen, Van halen and Joe Satriani. “From the first time I heard ‘’Surfing With The Alien’’ I knew I wanted to shred, it just sounded so fun and cool to do”. Andy decided to further his musical knowledge and attended the College of West Anglia to study a National Diploma in music buisiness, performance and music technology. It was there he formed the backbone of his current band Fallen Ikarus with vocalist Sam Linay. Then Andy went to the critically acclaimed Guitar Institute London to further his playing and also study music theory. His influences bacame more honed in towards players like Tony Macalpine, Paul Gilbert and Greg Howe.

Mike Casswell London based session guitarist, Michael Casswell has worked all his adult life in the music industry as a professional guitarist, songwriter, singer and producer. He has been signed to major labels such as RCA America, MCA, Universal and Polygram. He has toured with artists such as Brian May, Ronan Keating, Rosy Royce, Cozy Powell, Dean Freidman, Limahl (Kajagoogoo), Rhinos Revenge Band (bass player and drummer from Status Quo) and many more. Michael’s playing has been heard on countless TV Ads, jingles, theme tunes and even a late 80’s William Friedkin film “To Live And Die In LA”. In the mid 90’s, just before the untimely death of drumming legend Cozy Powell, Michael wrote and produced the last Cozy Powell studio album which was released on Polygram Records. Michael has also taught Diploma and Higher Diploma guitar at the Brighton Institute of modern Music. From metal to country, funk to swing jazz, Michael has played it. Maybe one day he’ll get a proper job!

Dave Kilminster Guitar Virtuoso Dave Kilminster's radical techniques and mesmerizing sounds captivate fans and fellow musicians alike. Dave was named Guitarist Magazine's 1991 Guitarist of the Year. Fans and critics agree that Dave's work is in a class by itself, encompassing technical mastery and enormous power. A favorite because of his likeable enthusiasm and unmatched on stage energy, Dave wins rave reviews from fellow musicians. Dave's unusual and unexpected techniques add new dimensions to their work. Critics also agree that Kilminster is one of the most extraordinary talents to emerge from the UK. Dave is sought after as a collaborator, band member and solo performer. "He is the best guitarist since Hendrix," enthuses Qango member John Young, adding that Kilminster's technical proficiency seems effortless.

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Leigh Williams Dynamic guitarist Leigh Williams touched down in America establishing himself as a premier instrumental rock guitarist. One by one Leigh gathered some of rock music's most dynamic musicians, Virgil Donati drums(Steve Vai, Ring of Fire, Planet X). Mike Keneally Keyboards(Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Beer for Dolphins). Phillip Bynoe Bass(Steve Vai, Ring of Fire) and Grammy Award Winning Engineer/Producer Neil Citron(Producer of Clear Blue - featured on Leigh's debut album). Together they joined with Leigh to launch his debut solo album ABSOLUTE ZERO. Leigh's full bio can be seen on his expansion modules page. Check it out!

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