Nick Matty
I am an instrumental Rock/Bluesy Guitar Player from the Philadelphia suburbs located in the state of Pennsylvania.
I am currently seeking a Bassist to join an "Original" Instrumental Rock Band!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I like to think of myself as an extremely versatile guitarist. I first got interested in music when I was 14 years old. I had a good friend by the name of Jimmy Fisher who played the guitar. He suggested I buy a Bass Guitar so that I could join his band so I did. I played Bass for a short time and then switched to the Drums. All through my high school years I had mainly played the Drums. Playing the drums was my life until one day when my friend Chuck asked me to go to a concert to see Joe Satriani. At the time I had never heard of Joe Satriani or had heard any of his music. The night of the concert came and I was so blown away by Satriani's guitar playing I sold my drums the next day and bought a guitar. I became obsessed with the guitar right away and it just took over my life! I did not pick up the guitar until the age of 20 and I am determined to reach all of my musical goals. In the early stages of my playing such artist as Joe Satriani, Greg Howe, Paul Gilbert and Larry Mitchell were my biggest influences. Although I continue to play and listen to instrumental rock my recent passion has become jazz with influence from musicians like Larry Carlton, Joe Pass, Jimmy Bruno and Dave Manley. Currently, I am teaching private Guitar lessons, Playing guitar in the instrumental Rock band “TINA EARNERâ€, and as always Practicing, Practicing and Practicing!!!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
You can check out my live dates by visiting my website at www.nickmatty.com
Your musical influences
Joe Satriani, Greg Howe, Joe Pass, Larry Carlton, Jimmy Bruno, Dave Manley, Eric Johnson, Thom Rotella, Frank Gambale, Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber!
What equipment do you use?
Guitars: Agile, SX, Douglas, Fender, Ibanez, Parker, Ovation.
Amps: Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue, Many Pedals.
Software: Acid
Computers: MAC Mini, Sony Vaio
Keyboards: M-Audio 88
Anything else?
I teach Private Guitar Lessons at my Studio located in Feasterville, PA and also at The Newtown School Of Music located in Newtown, PA.
