MichaelC-GuitarTech + Musician in Delta, BC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Michael Chen is a Vancouver-based professional guitarist with over a decade of experience performing at corporate events and weddings. Active since 2010, he has worked across a wide range of live settings including corporate functions, wedding receptions and ceremonies, casinos, restaurants, festivals, concerts and private events.

He is a dependable and adaptable performer, comfortable providing background music, accompanying singers, or performing as part of a band. Michael is experienced working from charts and collaborating with event planners, ensuring smooth, stress-free performances tailored to each event.

Michael also brings studio experience collaborating with singer-songwriters on arrangements and composition, and applies the same level of musicality and professionalism to every live engagement.

Screen name:

MichaelC-GuitarTech

Member since:

Nov 24 2024

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

My musical influences are wide-ranging, from blues and fusion to alternative rock, classic rock, punk, and metal. On the lighter side, I’m heavily influenced by players such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, Michael Landau, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, Matt Schofield, Josh Smith, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Philip Sayce.

I also have a strong background in heavier styles, drawing inspiration from bands like Metallica, Pantera, Dream Theater, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, and Sum 41. Linkin Park’s Brad Delson was my first guitar hero, which later led me into more lead-guitar-focused and improvisational playing influenced by Richie Kotzen and other shred-oriented players.

Beyond guitar-centric music, I actively listen to and study classical, jazz, and contemporary pop. I practice classical guitar as well, which has helped shape my touch, phrasing, and musicality across styles. I’m comfortable adapting my playing to fit the music, the band, and the situation rather than forcing a single style.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Intermediate

Bass Guitar:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Prs Silversky, some strats, , Godin LG p90, Norman acoustic guitar

Roland blues cube hot, Fender blues Jr, Tech21 4x10 powered cab, lots of pedals

MUSIC