Artist description Karl Archuleta blends skillful guitar playing with interesting composition and a soulful delivery.

Music Style Instrumental Rock, Jazz

Musical Influences Steve Morse, Neal Schon, Eric Johnson, Michel Camilo, Cannonball Adderley, Al DiMeola

Similar Artists Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Neal Schon, Al Dimeola

Artist History A native of Colorado, Karl discovered guitar at the age of 14 and immediately developed a passion for the instrument. The next several years found him practicing several hours a day and playing in local bands that played a wide range of styles from straight-ahead jazz to fusion to hard rock. (Well, actually it was the reverse order, Karl tells us.) He attended the University of Colorado and while working on his degree in Engineering Physics found time to follow his muse by playing in University Jazz combos as well as various side projects. It was during this time that he began to sharpen his composition skills. With each new song that he composes, Karl seeks to challenge himself by integrating new playing and arranging techniques while staying true to his goal of creating listenable music, skillfully played from the heart. Karl became a father in October 2000, and now finds it a constant balancing act attempting to continue to develop his guitar playing while maintaining focus on all the other aspects of his life!

Instruments electric and acoustic guitars, guitar synth, keyboards, and the computer!

Albums Balancing Act

Location Highlands Ranch, CO - USA

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