By: Wayne Klinger
n amazing resume lines the history of this guitar player; practically this could be a novel but we'll keep it to the point. Besides learning, studying and teaching, Mike composes his own songs as well and that's all reflected on this 12-track CD of melodic and passionate fusion. Nothing really heavy on here but authentic music for the serious player as well as listener. I'd say "Indian War", "Space" and "Freedom" (Guitar solo Opus 1) are the "guitar hero" type songs that capture that punch some listeners look for (like myself). Fans of Blackmore, Malmsteen , Becker and Rhoads will find Campese very challenging. When he's not tickling our senses, Mike teaches over 60 students a week. Past achievements include a lesson in Guitar Player Magazine in March 2001 and an ongoing column on Guitar 9. He also has studied at GIT in Hollywood with classmates Paul Gilbert, Norman Brown and Keith Wyatt. Private instruction currently includes Wayne Krantz and the finger-picking wizard, Stanley Jordan. This guy has done it all and has many special appearances over the years and album credits. Check his stuff out; well worth it!
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Vol. 17, No. 2: Feb.-Mar. 2012
