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Andy Martin is a seasoned and consummate axe wielder currently based in Los Angeles, California (United States) who represents his playing style as instrumental hard melodic rock, as a music fan can now experience on his most recent recording, "Brother From Another Mother".  His most utilized guitar is an Ibanez RG Custom. Martin has been playing guitar since 1989, and straight from the shoulder discloses his career objective, "Everything I ever dreamed of came true, everything from here on in is a bonus! I just was to play, perform, make new friends. I know I'm going to my grave with my guitar around my neck!"
When asked to finally make public his favorite or most used effect for the guitar, Martin unflinchingly stated, "Eventide Processors (GTR 4000, 7000, Eclipse)," and continued by outlining his musicial goals, "To continue writing, playing, performing and having fun with music. Once it becomes work I will quit, but we all know that won't happen. I want to continue the feeling of freedom when I play. It moves me that others feel it too." He eagerly hopes to, at some point, study astronomy, and is presently listening to anything that has a groove and is tasteful ("Just because a certain genre may not appeal to you, doesn't mean you can't learn from it"). His principal gratification? "Hearing from fans how my music has touched them, putting a smile on someone's face and playing guitar for myself and for others live," he explains absolutely.
Martin wraps up by mentioning current and approaching endeavors enthusiastically, by saying, "Fnished writting my second book "The Arpeggio Dictionary", published by Mel Bay, quoted by Ted Greene, and my first book "Seven String Guitar", published by Hal Leonard, quoted by Steve Vai. I also will be doing some instructional videos, but my priority is going to Japan to play and then play the USA!"
Guitar Nine Records visitors have compared the playing style and/or musical approach of Andy Martin to guitarists such as Steve Vai and others.
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Vol. 17, No. 2: Feb.-Mar. 2012
