Trying to be the Greek Dann Huff
I have been honing my craft for 24 years. Since I was 7 years old. I am still learning and exploring my abilities under the world-famous guitarist Panos Arvanitis.
I specialize in 70's hard rock/blues-rock, 80s "Glam" metal, synthwave, soft rock and AOR. I offer a unique approach to your projects since I have a diverse background in music (even reggae) which translates to my playing. I can contribute rhythm tracks,solos even weird sounds because of my equipment. Perfect for something ethereal and atmospheric.
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Interview with Apostolos Stamatopoulos
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Melodic, soulful, expressive, precise, aggressive
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: My teacher Panos Arvanitis
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because of less weight, great tone and about 95% close to the real thing (especially guitar amplifiers)
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That I deliver. And if I can't do what they ask I will simply tell them. I will never say "I will try"
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Expressing myself through my guitar and meeting people form across the globe.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: I'll let you know when I get one!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Playing guitar is easy (biggest misconception ever).
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: "What do you need?" and "What story you're gonna tell with the song?"
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: There are many players who are starting now. Give them the chance.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Gibson Les Paul Zakk Wylde, a Kemper Profiler, an Eventide Harmonizer, a 4X12 cab with Celestion speakers and a BBE Sonic Maximizer
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am starting now in the business. I wanted to learn as much as I could first (and I am still learning)
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: We have a draw here. Neal Schon and Dann Huff. They are my idols
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Turn down the gain and compression. Turn up the volume
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Heavy Rock / Blues-Rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Bends and vibrato
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Diversity, precision and tone
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: When I receive a track , I think of what kind of tone and playing I should do. Depends on the mood of the song. A ballad for example needs a solo that you can sing and a hard rock song needs one that will lift you up.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Too many! But if I had to choose, it would be Zakk Wylde, Nile Rodgers, John Williams (the film composer), James Brown, B.B King, Itzhak Perlman and our very own Manos Hatzidakis
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I record rhythm tracks and solos.
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $125 per song
Turn-Around time : 1 day. Less than a day if it's weekend
Revisions : As many as you want
Days I can work : Monday/Wednesday/Weekends
- Gary Moore
- Dann Huff
- Neal Schon
- 80s Kramer Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul
- Kemper Profiler
- Focusrite
- Studio Monitors
