GUITARIST * VOCALIST * SONG WRITER * EDUCATOR

 
For the past fourteen years & counting I've been so very fortunate and grateful to maintain a very busy schedule between performing, studio sessions, and teaching.
 
  I studied Jazz performance at City College in N.Y.C. with intensive private studies with Joe Giglio, Vic Juris, & Oz Noy.  Along with my Jazz studies I started studying intensive metal/shred techniques with metal guitar greats, Alex Skolnick (Testament, Trans- Siberian Orchestra) & Metal Mike Chlasciak (Rob Halford, Sebastian Bach.)  
When I'm on the road touring be sure to catch one of my spicy seminars at a local music store near you!
And when I'm off the road you can catch me teaching and giving seminars at the mighty School of Rock!
I'll also be hosting my own lesson youtube channel. I'll be covering all sorts of topics ranging from stretching to sweep picking.


Some of my influences:
These folks are why I do what I do, and I want to express my gratitude to all of them. 
Thank You for all of your music and the great lessons!!!!!!


Rock / Metal:
Jimi Hendrix, Randy Rhoads, Edward Van Halen, Yngwie J. Malmsteen,
Tony Iommi, Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker, Kerry King, Zakk Wylde, Dimebag Darrell, & countless other shredders!!

Jazz / Fusion:
Scott Henderson, Oz Noy, Pat Martino, John Scofield,
Guthrie Govan, and countless other shredders!!



Touring & Live Credits:

Download Festival 2010
Sweden Rock 2009
Firefest V 2008
Lokerse Festival 2002
World Tour Jan 2009
USA Tour 2008
USA/Canadian Tour 2007
USA Tour 2005
World Tour 2002
European Tour 2001
European Tour 2000



YOUTUBE LESSON CHANNEL LINK:

  http://www.youtube.com/user/pjzitarosa?feature=mhee