Mike's Biography
Mike Philippov is a guitarist, instructor and composer, playing in the neo-classical and progressive styles.
He began playing guitar when he was 14 and has had 4 years of formal classical training at the Jacob's School of Music at Indiana University. He also studied virtuoso guitar playing and music composition with world renowned virtuoso Tom Hess (go here to read Mike's review of Tom Hess's online guitar lessons).
Mike's debut instrumental album "Reflections" was released in 2010. To hear samples of the music, visit this page.
Mike also co-authored several instructional products that have helped many guitar players from around the world to become better guitar players, such as: the guide to improving sweep picking technique, and a guide to faster progress on guitar.
His influences include: Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore, John Petrucci, Michael Romeo, Rusty Cooley, Tom Hess, George Bellas, Vitalij Kuprij, Ennio Morricone, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Fryderyk Chopin, J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi
To contact Mike with a lesson inquiry or with a question, e-mail him here.