MIKE PACHELLI started playing guitar at age 10 in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. He studied classical guitar at YSU and then moved to New York City to study bebop. Mike’s guitar style is an amalgamation of jazz, rock, blues, and neo-classical. He has a wealth of musical experience gained thru years of night clubs, concert halls, and recording studios. He’s gigged and/or studied with the most eclectic including organist Jack McDuff, guitar luminaries Joe Pass and Pat Martino, big band greats Les and Larry Elgart, and pianists Ferrante and Teicher among others. But Mike claims that what has given him the most musical clarity is his unyielding faith in the Lord and realization that all talent comes from and should be used for the glory of God.In the 80’s and 90’s Mike hosted his own TV show on Warner Brothers affiliate WTMV for 10 years. He was seen with his group every Friday and Saturday nights in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Orlando area and boasted a 14 million cumulative audience. In addition to playing with his group on the show and airing music videos, Mike has had a chance to interview and jam with stars such as Paul McCartney, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Plant, Eric Johnson, Zakk Wylde, Allan Holdsworth, Joe Satriani, and many others.Pachelli has done countless recording sessions, composed music for films, done VO work for animated films with academy award winner Bill Plympton, appeared in a variety of indie movies, guest starred on TV shows, and recorded & composed the tracks for hundreds of commercial jingles.Guitarists around the country are well aware of Pachelli’s technical prowess and understanding of complex musical theories & harmonic juxtapositioning. Mike’s book "Modal Mastery For Guitar Improvisation" is a must read for all serious students. Additionally, Pachelli’s instructional DVD "Electric Guitar Method" includes a personal lesson for the serious student as well as the intermediate player. Mike is the recipient of many awards for his guitar expertise and five gold and platinum RIAA awards.Mike Pachelli has released 10 Cd’s as leader and played on a myriad of others. His latest is a free jazz fusion Cd that features Andrew W.K. on piano. His previous release is an acoustic guitar duet Cd Mike recorded with long time friend and mentor Phil Keaggy called "Two Of Us" - recorded for the prestigious SOLID AIR RECORDS label. .Mike currently resides in Los Angeles where he is an integral part of the L.A. recording and performing scene. His partner is Christian music veteran Randy Stonehill and they work together at Mike’s West Hollywood studio FULLBLAST RECORDINGS as Stonechelli Productions. Mike performs as a soloist and tours as guitarist with the Randy Stonehill Band, Frank Stallone Band, Michael Sembello and Lance Abair.For more information see: www.mikepachelli.comCLICK HERE to PURCHASE "e..lectricite.." FEATURING ANDREW W.K.
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