Pascal headlining in Tours,
France
With legendary bluesmaster
Robben Ford
With neoclassical guitar player
Vinnie Moore
Paris Studio Heavyweight Oliver Morya
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Pascal has been playing, composing,
performing, and recording for over 20 years. He combines a strong musical education
with real-world recording experience. Pascal's unique ability to explain and
teach complex musical concepts to students has earned him wide recognition as one
of Seattle's top guitar teachers. He is the preferred guitar instructor for all
four Seattle-area Guitar Center stores (Seattle, Lynnwood, Kirkland, and Tukwila).
Born in France, he played professionally in various styles and bands (from Hard
Rock to Funk to R&B) for a decade before moving to Los Angeles to pursue formal
training at the world's premier school for rock-oriented guitarists, the Guitar
Institute of Technology (GIT). While living in LA, he sought out and studied
under world-class players, including:
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| Gary Hoey |
| Robben Ford (Miles Davis) |
| Jennifer Batten (Jeff Beck) |
| Norman Brown (Stevie Wonder) |
| Michael Landau (Pink Floyd) |
| Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big) |
| Keith Wyatt (Albert Collins) |
| Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech) |
| Vinnie Moore |
| Nick Nolan |
| Ross Bolton (Al Jarreau) |
| Al MacKay (Earth, Wind & Fire) |
| Hiram Bullock (Sting) |
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With mentor Gary Hoey
With R&B New York studio
ace Hiram Bullock
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After graduating from GIT, he returned
to France and underwent an intense apprenticeship with two outstanding
songwriter-arranger-programmer-producers, Pierre Emberger and Oliver Morya.
This led to work in some of Paris's top studios, and Pascal's songwriting, arranging,
and guitar credits include songs for French vocalists Lisa Marine and platinum-selling
artist Jean-Patrick Capdevielle.
In addition to his studio work, Pascal refined his teaching skills and developed an
approach to teaching that is not only challenging and effective but fun. This approach
provides students with a thorough knowledge of their instruments and the ability to
improvise in a variety of playing situations. It includes one-on-one instruction, a
comprehensive set of written materials, and recorded classes that students can use to
get the most out of their time between lessons. Using his own unique methods, Pascal
became widely regarded as the most sought-after guitar instructor in Paris.
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With personal hero Larry Carlton
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Life in Paris was good, but Pascal's love of American music and culture kept
turning his eyes and heart westward. Today, he has settled in the Pacific
Northwest, where his focus is on songwriting and teaching. He brings with him a
wealth of skills and resources for helping his students understand and master both
the creative and technical aspects of being a contemporary guitar player.
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