Biography
Troy Stetina is an internationally recognized guitarist, music educator and author.
Current bands include modern rock group "Second Soul" and prog-metal side project "Dimension X."
Author of over 35 instructional guitar methods and DVDs for Hal Leonard Corporation, including Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar, Fretboard Mastery, Metal Lead Guitar Vol 1 and 2, and more, which have sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Runs Artist Underground recording studio in the Milwaukee area, where he occasionally produces other bands as well as his own projects.
Formerly "Return of the Shred" columnist for GuitarOne magazine.
Main formative influences: Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Beethoven, Paganini, plus all the significant 70s and 80s guitarists. Current Influences: All modern rock & metal, classical, movie soundtracks...anything well done regardless of style.
Current bands include modern rock group "Second Soul" and prog-metal side project "Dimension X."
Author of over 35 instructional guitar methods and DVDs for Hal Leonard Corporation, including Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar, Fretboard Mastery, Metal Lead Guitar Vol 1 and 2, and more, which have sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Runs Artist Underground recording studio in the Milwaukee area, where he occasionally produces other bands as well as his own projects.
Formerly "Return of the Shred" columnist for GuitarOne magazine.
Main formative influences: Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Beethoven, Paganini, plus all the significant 70s and 80s guitarists. Current Influences: All modern rock & metal, classical, movie soundtracks...anything well done regardless of style.
