These are the Guitar Heroes who will rock Vienna!
March 29-April 1, 2026: Four Days That Will Transform Your Playing Forever
Herman Li
Herman Li is self-taught and known for his incredible speed and technical versatility. On stage, he is a whirlwind, and with DragonForce, he has taken Power Metal to a new level: Extreme Power Metal. On their social media channels, he covers guitar-related topics with both humor and respect.
What you’ll learn
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Speed & precision: build velocity without tension
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Effortless technique: play with ease, control, and endurance
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Stage presence: perform with confidence, focus, and authority
Frank Gambale
Frank Gambale is a globally acclaimed guitarist, best known for revolutionizing guitar technique with his signature sweep picking style. His unmatched blend of speed, precision, and musicality has influenced countless players.
As a member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band, Gambale redefined guitar boundaries.
What you’ll learn
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Harmony & fretboard theory: chords, scales, concepts
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Improvisation frameworks
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Sweep picking (Gambale-style)
Andy Timmons
Andy Timmons is a versatile guitarist who gained fame with the pop-metal band Danger Danger, touring with Kiss and Alice Cooper. As a sought-after session musician, he has worked with Simon Phillips, Olivia Newton-John, Kip Winger, Paul Stanley, and Paula Abdul and performed alongside legends like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and the Beach Boys. After studying classical and jazz guitar, he built a successful studio career in Dallas and formed the Andy Timmons Band.
What you’ll learn
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Micro-details: time, touch, dynamics
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Signature phrasing: melody, feel, expression
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Arrangement: build parts that tell a story
Kee Marcello
The legendary guitarist, best known as a former member of the band Europe, made music history with his guitar-solos on hits like "Superstitious". In addition to his solo career, he played in bands such as Easy Action and Red Fun and collaborated with artists like Joey Tempest and In Flames. Don’t miss the chance to learn from a true rock icon!
What you’ll learn
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Build better solos
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Virtuoso, but singable
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Develop ideas into melodies
Josh Meader
Josh Meader is an Australian jazz guitarist and Sydney Conservatorium of Music graduate. He has performed at major festivals like Montreux Jazz Festival and JazzAhead, as well as renowned venues including the Sydney Opera House. He has shared the stage with top musicians and continues to make his mark on the international jazz scene.
What you’ll learn
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Modern jazz-rock fusion language
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Harmony that sounds contemporary
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Rhythmic phrasing and groove control
Victor Smolski
Victor Smolski is one of the most technically accomplished and stylistically versatile guitarists in metal. Classically trained, he combines neoclassical precision with modern metal energy and orchestral flair. Known for his work with Mind Odyssey and over 15 years with Rage, his instrumental “Unity” is a standout among guitar fans. With his current project ALMANAC, Victor continues to push boundaries.
What you’ll learn
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Playing in a band
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Classical-inspired lines and harmony
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High-speed technique with precision
Angel Vivaldi
Angel is not only a guitar virtuoso but also a philanthropist, coach, and teacher. He played with Steve Morse, Nita Strauss and many others. He is self-taught and started playing, when he was 15. Now he is famous for his versatile and virtuos playing.
What you’ll learn
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Distinct phrasing and musical storytelling
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Tone-building and modern sound choices
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Artist mindset: create, arrange, deliver
Nili Brosh
Born in Israel, raised in Massachusetts, and a Berklee College of Music alumna, Nili Brosh is a virtuoso guitarist renowned for her dynamic solo career and collaborations. She has performed with Cirque du Soleil, Dethklok, Tony MacAlpine, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons, Guthrie Govan, and more.
What you’ll learn
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Faster learning workflows for difficult parts
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Clean, musical tapping
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Career mindset: habits that last
Ville Tikkanen
Guitarist | Musician | Content Creator from Oulu, Finland. With over two decades of creative experience, his work is deeply rooted in modern metal riffing, powerful guitar tones, and high-quality gear. Through his Instagram channel, he shares his passion, knowledge, and unique sound with a global audience.
Ville represents cutting-edge guitar craftsmanship and tone innovation. His mission: to push the boundaries of modern guitar playing and spark creativity in others.
What you’ll learn
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Contemporary riff language with real groove and precision
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Tool mastery: record, edit, and produce efficiently
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Online presence: build a recognizable brand and output
Guitar Max
Maxxxwell Carlisle, known as Guitar MAX, is an American heavy metal guitarist, YouTuber, and producer. He worked with Hellion, Michael Angelo Batio, Dan Mumm, Deakon Lekross and others.
What you’ll learn
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Current metal language: precision, aggression, clarity
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Rig building: from bedroom to stage-ready setups
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Artist business: audience growth, sustainable income streams
Gerald Gradwohl
Born in Vienna, Gerald is a highly acclaimed fusion guitarist. He leads the jazz department of Joseph Haydn Conservatory and played Tangerine Dream and with jazz greats Bob Berg, Gary Willis, and Kirk Covington.
Bernd Kiltz
Born in 1977, Bernd has been a professional musician since high school. He started playing guitar at 13 and began teaching by 17. Studying under Ralph Schäfer-Lösch and later Frank Gambale at the Los Angeles Music Academy, he earned a diploma in jazz and popular music. Today, he is one of the leading online guitar teachers and one of the biggest guitar-youtubers in the german-speaking world.
Milan Polak
Throughout his career, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer Milan Polak has played with Ron Thal, Billy Sheehan, Marty Friedman, Dimebag Darrell, Kip Winger. and Austrian icon Falco. Allthough his focus lies on song-serving playing and melody, Milan Polak was voted one of the world’s 50 fastest guitarists by “Guitar World Magazine”.
He also produces other artists, and is currently a member of the supergroup “Lethal X” featuring 2 original Racer X musicians.
Linus Klausenitzer
Linus Klausenitzer is a German fretless bassist known for his work with Obscura, Alkaloid, and Noneuclid, blending technical death metal with jazz-influenced lines and modern progressive sounds. Thank you to Ibanez Germany, who set him on the roster!
Justin Hombach
Justin Hombach is a progressive metal guitarist and educator based in Frankfurt, Germany. He studied jazz guitar at FMW – Frankfurter Musikwerkstatt, founded the band AeoS, plays with Scherf & Band, and joined Eternity’s End in 2021 alongside Christian Münzner. Touring across Europe, he has won multiple awards.Through his YouTube channel, he teaches the next generation of shred guitarists.
Alain Ibrahim
Picking up the guitar at the age of 13, Alain was heavily influenced by bands such as Dream Theater, Opeth, and Symphony X. Renowned for his exceptional progressive guitar techniques and virtuosic lead playing, establishing himself as one of the region’s foremost progressive guitarists.
Emiliano Tessitore
Emiliano is guitar player for Vinnie Moore, Uli Jon Roth, Mark Boals, Doogie White, Kee Marcello, Edu Falaschi
Lead Guitar in Stage Of Reality, Ehfar
Francesco Caporaletti - Bass
Roberto Pirami - Drums