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Mike Philippov

Guitarist, Instructor, Music Composer

About Me

Mike Philippov is a professional guitarist, music composer and instructor, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. On this site you will find information about his music projects, and instructional releases. To contact Mike with questions or inquiries for lessons and clinics, please send him an e-mail at [email protected]

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Member Since: 8/23/2005
Band Website: mikephilippov.com
Influences: Too many to count.To name just a few (in no particular order): Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, Tom Hess, Mike Walsh, George Bellas, Vitalij Kuprij, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rusty Cooley, Joe Stump, Michael Romeo, John Petrucci, Randy Rhoads, Zack Wylde, Rhapsody, Andy LaRoque, etc...I also really dig classical music, violin, piano, classical guitar and some cool singers (Dio, Fabio Lione)I also get my musical inspiration from literature, dramatic movies, and of course my own personal life experiences.

My friend, business partner and mentor, Tom Hess is recruiting students for his one of a kind Music Careers Mentoring Program. I am a student in that program as well and I could not recommend it more highly. If you are a musician seeking to develop a career in this industry or if you are a professional already and seeking to take your career to new heights, this program is for you. Check out the video below:
Sounds Like: My sound is a mix of all of my neo-classical influences and some of the more progressive bands (Symphony X and Dream Theater), with some very dramatic elements at times (bands like Hess and Rhapsody)I try to take all of that and compose the music that expresses my thoughts, feelings and emotions.I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
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My Blog

New Recording of Pensive with Ben Kuzay on bass!

Hey Everyone,Check out the new version of the song Pensive with Ben Kuzay playing bass guitar.  Ben did a killer job coming up with and recording his parts.  I feel lucky to have a chance to...
Posted by Mike Philippov on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:56:00 PST

www.mikephilippov.com is up!

I am happy to announce that my official website is now up and running at www.mikephilippov.com Please check it out and sign up for a free newsletter filled with valuable guitar/music instructional in...
Posted by Mike Philippov on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:14:00 PST

Farewell

This is an original song of mine which I titled "Farewell".  You might be able to guess some of my guitar influences by listening to the phrasing in the solos.Another person who influenced my wri...
Posted by Mike Philippov on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:02:00 PST