AwakeDream6 + Musician in Vaughan, ON

SEEKING

ABOUT

Greetings! My name is Chris and I am a guitar player currently based in the Toronto area. I primarily play 6 and 7 string guitar, and am also open to one day step into the realm of 8 strings and beyond if I'm able to add a fitting instrument to my collection that inspires creativity on that path.

I'm a mostly self-taught player for a number of years, now pursuing formal lesson training in order to broaden my horizons in rock and blues, and potentially classical and jazz guitar playing, among other genres, with the goal of eventually completing a diploma program with the Royal Conservatory of Music.

I enjoy playing other instruments such as keyboard/piano, bass and drums, and seek to improve my playing ability and music theory knowledge in relation to those instruments as a goal to accomplish in my musical journey as well.

Perhaps among my greatest hopes of achievement is to see success in the overall music industry by making a good living releasing and performing music from my ongoing writing and production of a solo musical project that, universe willing, will see the light of day in the not-too-distant future.

However, the main purpose of my creating this account here is to connect with other musical artists and bands in the region that are currently established, and may for any reason be seeking a guitarist and/or bandmate to help reach their own goals on their musical journey, and to pledge my willingness to dedicate my time and ability, to audition for, or join those pursuing a living as a regular touring and recording artist or the making of a modest living in the music industry in some form.

In addition to the musical styles and genres I've mentioned here and have listed in other sections of this profile, I am completely willing to take on new challenges in learning whatever type of music you are looking for in a guitarist and musician, if you are looking for something in particular that I may be inexperienced in and are offering an interesting opportunity to someone like me that is open and willing to learn. Whether it be metal or rock, R&B, country or pop, please feel free to let me know if I can somehow be of service to you!

To those taking time reading this, my message inbox here along with my phone or email are always open to discuss music or industry-related topics that you are passionate about, though I only ask that if you are inquiring about potential band membership, putting together a group or filling an open slot in an ongoing project **please limit inquiries to those relating to already-established performing or recording endeavors by those looking to audition/hire as part of an ongoing, regular paying arrangement and commitment**.

I appreciate all interest taken in me and my small profile here, though if one day I am interested in taking on some casual non-paying work, jam sessions, charity-related shows or passion project startups that could one day lead to larger opportunities, I will make a separate profile specifically tailored to this purpose!

Once again I appreciate you reading this far if you've done so! I hope to hear from you and perhaps work with you on something exciting and fulfilling someday soon. See you on the musical path!

Screen name:

AwakeDream6

Member since:

Aug 02 2024

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

15

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Growing up I took an interest in many of the classic rock bands and artists of the 60s and 70s, and would quickly begin absorbing everything I could from the rock and heavy metal world that had grown from those earlier musical eras. I have studied Rock and Popular Music at York University and delved into the early Rhythm and Blues recordings that influenced the explosion of rock-and-roll and many other genres. I currently take guitar lessons studying rock and blues and will likely dive into classical training and jazz studies in the future as well. I do enjoy quite a bit of modern pop in various forms, as well as electronic music, hip-hop and practically anything all the way to the fringes of various types of Extreme Metal as well (which is a favourite genre of mine). Some specific examples of favourite artists and guitar/musical influences are these below:

-Dream Theater
-Opeth
-Iron Maiden
-Black Sabbath
-The Beatles
-The Rolling Stones
-Led Zeppelin
-Jimi Hendrix
-Rush
-Pink Floyd
-Metallica
-Megadeth
-Slayer
-Alice in Chains
-Anthrax
-Soundgarden
-System of a Down
-Linkin Park
-Deftones
-Alter Bridge
-The Tragically Hip
-L'arc~en~Ciel (Japan)
-Asian Kung-Fu Generation
-Toe
-Mono
-Nobou Uematsu
-Yoko Shimamura
-Mick Gordon
-Coheed & Cambria
-Thank You Scientist
-Thrice
-At the Drive-In
-The Mars Volta
-Extreme
-Guns N' Roses
-Van Halen
-Mr. Big
-Steve Vai
-Joe Satriani
-Joe Bonamassa
-John Petrucci
-Liquid Tension Experiment
-Eric Johnson
-Slash
-Stevie Ray Vaughan
-Commodores
-Lionel Richie
-Michael Jackson
-Bee Gees
-The Cure
-New Order
-Cocteau Twins
-Talk Talk
-Jeff Buckley
-Radiohead
-Neil Young
-The Police
-Sting
-Boston
-Eagles
-Creedence Clearwater Revival
-Dua Lipa
-Lady Gaga
-Pixies
-Afghan Whigs
-Tegan and Sara
-Tori Amos
-Florence + The Machine
-Daft Punk
-Nas
-Wu-Tang Clan
-Kendrick Lamar
-OutKast
-Blink-182
-Judas Priest
-Scorpions
-Steven Wilson
-Porcupine Tree
-Cynic
-In Flames
-Dark Tranquillity
-Emperor
-Nile
-Ne Obliviscaris
-An Abstract Illusion
-Be'lakor
-Disillusion
-Xanthochroid
-Revocation
-Vektor
-Meshuggah
-Mastodon
-Trivium
-Lamb of God
-Killswitch Engage
-Ghost
-Gojira
-Haken
-The Ocean
-Nevermore
-Symphony X
-Ayreon
-Avantasia
-Nightwish
-Epica
-Lorna Shore

...and many, many more that would be impossible to encompass here entirely. Feel free to message me any time if you see bands listed that you enjoy and would like to suggest similar artists that you think I'd enjoy, or that you would simply like to chat about!

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Intermediate

Piano:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

-Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty guitars
-Neural DSP amp + digital effects software
-various pedal effects by Boss, TC Electronics, MXR, Dunlop etc.