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Chris Brooks is a sparkling, spirited guitarist from Sydney (Australia) who describes his style as instrumental progressive metal mixed with rock fusion, as documented on his latest release, "The Master Plan".  His guitar of choice is an Ibanez J-Custom S1540. Brooks has played guitar since 1987, and frankly confirms his career goal, "Builiding a respectable portfolio of solo albums (aiming at one
per year) and session work, and to convert the material taught in my lessons into at least one instructional book or DVD/Video."
When requested to name his preferred effect for the guitar, Brooks responded with, "Any delay unit with good transparency," and submitted his musicial goals, "To create dynamic music that uses diversity and contrast, and
to reach not only guitar players but rock fans in general." He would like to someday study jazz technique, and is currently listening to Jon Finn, Allan Holdsworth, Symphony X and Vinnie Moore. His greatest satisfaction? "Knowing that "record" was on when I did my best take," he answers indisputably.
Brooks mentions ongoing and upcoming projects thusly, "Ongoing - songwriting, teaching. Upcoming - guitar clinics and recording a library album for use on TV programs (sport shows, etc.)"
Guitar Nine Records visitors have compared the playing style and/or musical approach of Chris Brooks to guitarists such as Brett Garsed, John Petrucci, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Vinnie Moore, Tony MacAlpine, Kee Marcello and others.
Brooks's discography (available here at Guitar Nine Records) includes one recording project (The Alchemists II "The Alchemists II").
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Vol. 17, No. 2: Feb.-Mar. 2012
