Tina s guitarist biography of christopher
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Tina S
French guitarist
Musical artist
Tina Šetkić (born 7 April )[1] is a French guitarist of Yugoslav descent, who specializes in covering solos of heavy metal from Van Halen, Gary Moore, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Pink Floyd, and metalised classical music including pieces from Beethoven, Paganini, and Vivaldi.[2][3][4] Her YouTube videos attracted the attention of musicians and guitar manufacturers.[5] French manufacturer Vigier Guitars lists her on their corporate website's directory of Artists as having been a Vigier artist since [1]
Early life
[edit]Originally from the Paris region, she received classical guitar lessons at the age of 6,[6] and later studied under jazz-rock guitarist Renaud Louis-Servais.[7] At the age of 9, she covered the classic version of "Hotel California" by the Eagles and at 13 she began to specialise in electric rock.[8][9]
According to Šetkić, her interest in the guitar stems from her passion for the work of female guitarists Ana Vidović and Orianthi.[5]
YouTube
[edit]Šetkić started a YouTube channel in (at age 8) and in uploaded a video of her cover of Eddie Van Halen's guitar solo Eruption. Within a week, this video was
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Chris Forte is a Chicago-based touring and performing guitarist. With influences spanning many genres, Chris' diversity as a player and musician have brought him through the many experiences that make up his career.
Chris' current independent album release, Backyard Astronomy, exemplifies the grace with which he fluently goes from style to style.
"Cinematic, otherwordly, enigmatic and movingA powerful mix of guitar, keys, and stunning drums, enough of each to balance out this eclectic mix of music, a bit rock, a bit country, a bit jazz, a bit blues, and even a bit classical in places."
Also on display is the diversity of influences Chris has picked up along the way: Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, Wes Montgomery, B.B. King, Paco de Lucia, nods to these greats and more can be heard on Chris' full song offering.
Chris' musical endeavors began on classical piano at age 7, eventually bringing him to the guitar at age Taken in by classic rock players at first, Chris found his way into Blues and Jazz, always incorporating the tones and techniques of each style to make it his own. Encouraged by his teacher and mentor, Frank Dawson, Chris studied and attained a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar from Roosevelt University's Chicago Musical College. While a full-time student, Chris was per