Artist description Terry T. is a solo artist. He is now officially a "Touch Guitarist". The instrument is a 10 string Austin Douglas Guitar. It's a new approach of playing a string instrument where the strings are tapped rather than strummed like an ordinary guitar. With both bass strings and melody strings on the same neck, it is possible to play both bass part and rhythm part and solo part all at the same time on the same neck with both hands. Compositions on the touch guitar will be posted soon please check back often, or add yourself to his mailing list to be updated on new things. He's also a guitarist and songwriter bring a new technology of guitar synthesis to a new light. Looping is also another feature of the artist in the quest of experimentation and improvisation. Terry T. was also influenced by blues, jazz, and folk music. For the past 10 years, his music illustrates his ongoing exploration in many possibilities, styles and craft of guitar playing.

Music Style Alternative / experimental/improvisation/jazz/blues

Musical Influences Robert Fripp, David Torn, David Gilmour, Trey Gunn, Jim Wright

Similar Artists Robert Fripp, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Jim Widner Big Band

Artist History At 22 years of age, he had been with many bands. He was with the Chaminade Jazz Band when he was in high school. He is currently performing with St. Ann's Choir band in Boston. The first album, 'Labyrinth' was released in 1997 for small circles of friends. His new album 'Midnight Dream' takes his guitar playing to a new level. It exhibits the use of guitar synthesis technology and looping techniques. On October 6th, 2000, he acquired a ten string Austin Douglas guitar which allows him to explore the limitless possibility of touch style performance.

Group Members Terry T. - Guitars, 10 string Austin Douglas Guitar

Instruments Guitar, 10 String Touch Guitar

Albums 'Labyrinth', 'Midnight Dream'

Location Boston, MA - USA

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