Mark Tiarra
Trying to be an overnight success after 30 years. I'm writing heartfelt music that combines the soaring guitars of the classics with the modern melodies and textures of today's music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I picked up a guitar in 1986 and immediately fell in love. By 1990 I was selling out CDs of my hair metal band in the local Tower Records and thought I was going to be the next Ozzy. That didn't happen of course, but I never stopped making music and enjoying every minute of it. Today I combine those old sounds with more current influences, all with dollops of guitar.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I perform regularly with my band project, Answer Infinity where I might be the only sober person in the room.
Your musical influences
From then: Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, Ratt, Ozzy.
From now: Crown The Empire, Sevendust, Of Mice & Men.
What equipment do you use?
PRS & Kiesel Guitars mostly, but I have over 20 of them at the studio here.
Anything else?
Check out my guitar tutorials on youtube.com/MusicWIthMarky
