Thomas Navarro

ABOUT

I am a guitarist, composer, song writer singer, performer and educator, with a BA in Music and Guitar Musical Performance from Columbia College Chicago. I am Formally the lead Guitarist in the cover band "Electro Retro" and acoustic duo Retro Unplugged. other former bands include 5184 Van Halen Tribute, Chix Pix and Stix and Decades

I am a full time professional who plays for income and fun. My main focus is Rock, Pop, R&B, , Alternative, 80's Metal, Acoustic rock/pop and some Country.
I have professional Gear.
I also am a full time Guitar and music theory instructor.

Screen name:: Thomas Navarro
Member since:: Jun 20 2016; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 25
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week

Influences

Eddie Van Halen, Prince, David Gilmore, Nile Rogers, Neal Schon, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Phil Collen Steve Clark (to name a few)

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Expert
Acoustic Guitar:: Expert
Vocalist - Baritone:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Moderate
Vocalist - Bass:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

EVH Wolgang Special Guitar
G&L USA Legacy Strat guitar
EVH Stripped series 5150 Model
Takamine Acoustic guitar
EVH 5150 III comb amp
Boss,MXR, digitech Effects
Sure Wireless
Sure Wireless In-ear Monitor system
Sure SM 58 and 57 Mic's
Behrennger X air 18 digital mixer