Where can I found your CD's & other products?
The CD's can be found through various distributors worldwide and my Website.
The DVD's and Tab books only from the Merchandise section of my website.
You are Left of Right Handed?
I am left handed but..most of the instructional videos on the website are mirrored after fans request.
The 98% of the visitors are right handers, so it is much more suitable to view the vieos mirrored.
Thats why i look right hander on some videos.
Why you are not touring (Live & Clinics) world-wide?
To be able to tour world-wide it's a long-term ambition for me. It's very
expensive and you need loads of sponsors. Nowadays i am able only to
tour in Greece but i am working on it, i hope to be able to achieve extensive touring soon.
When did you start to play guitar, and why?
I was 15 years old (1990), my first guitar was a birthday present.
Which are your 5 favorite guitar player?
There are more than 5......anyway I will say:
Steve Vai, Vinnie Moore, Michael Romeo, Greg Howe, Yngwie.
What inspires you to compose music?
Mainly by listening a lot of music and applying what i am practising.
Did you ever (attempt to) play other instruments? Which instruments do you still play sometimes?
I am playing Piano since 1988, maybe it will sound
strange but I compose the majority of my songs on piano.
How many hours do you practice a day?
In my early days (1990-96) I was practicing about 5-6 hours on a daily basis. Nowadays due of my professional activities
(teaching, recording etc) I'm practicing 1-2 hours a day maximun.
1) Always play with a metronome.
2) Play with a suitable pick.
3) Play slow and clear at first and then increase speed.
If you cannot walk it's impossible to run....
4) Have a daily practise routine.
5) Practise what you are not good at!!
1) Transcribe you favourite musicians and their solos.
2) Listen to a lot of music (various styles)
3) Dont just run up and down scales.
4) Be more creative rhythmically.
It is just a way of expsession. Nothing else really.
What kind of education do you have; Do you have a degree?
I have 2 degrees: 1) Bachelor degree in Business Administration
(University of Northumbria Newcastle/1993-97)
2) Bachelor degree in Popular Music Performance and Composition
(Guitar Institute/1998-2001)
Assuming you are very busy, how often are you prepared to spend time for your fans?
My fans are very important to me, I am answering all their e-mails and Forum threads personally A.S.A.P
How do you spend your spare time?
There is no spare time for a pro-musician.....Anyway.... mainly watching TV & Movies, eating & meeting with friends....
Do you teach privately?
I am teaching regularly (about 30-40 students a week) in Galatsi/Athens (Greece). For more details check the “Services” menu.
Which pickup's do you use?
I use Di-Marzio pick Ups
What Picks and Strings do you use?
For string I use mainly D’ Addario (9'-42' with 14' on G),
for picks I play only with Jim Dunlop Stubby 3mm.
Which Guitar effects and Pre-amps do you use?
I have loads of equipment for the studio but generally
I'm trying to keep things simple. Believe it or not but i recorded
both my CD's with Line 6 POD/X3,UX2 direct to the desk with loads of VST plug ins.
For live performances i am using a Line 6 Spider Valve HD100 Head & a 4x12'' cabinet
Which PC Hardware do you use?
At the moment intel i5 PC, 62GB Ram & M-Audio Soundcards.
Which is your favourite Guitar?
My 3 Palm Bay Guitars. Fantastic Guitars, great sound!
Which amps do you use?
For Live performances i play with my
Line 6 Spider Valve HD100 (100 watt) & a 4x12'' cabinet
Great and verstile amp. Combintaion of amp modelling + the "warm" sound of valves etc.
What are your plans for the future?
1) First priority is to tour as much as i can with my band.
2) Secondly release my a new every 2 years (next instrumental CD in 2011).
3)Thirdly to write more instructional material series about guitar technique
(Sweep Picking, Tapping, Alternate Picking, Scales, Improvisation etc) and released new DVD's
