Euro - Prog -Thrash - Power - blackened - rock
Euro - Prog -Thrash - Power - blackened - rock
Introduction
The Legend...
Berklee Grad and Instructor of over 16 years, Todd brings it all to the table for your performing or teaching needs. Keep an eye out for the finished debut album for Todd Seitz's STYGIA featuring former and current musicians from Symphony X, Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen, Myrath, Dream Theater, Loudness and More. Expert in Rock & Heavy Metal Styles and Beyond.
Background
Background
Graduating from Berklee in 2009, Todd studied under several guitar greats, most profoundly Neoclassical Shred Wizard Joe Stump. Todd released his first demos with Mike Mangini (Dream Theater), Mike Vescera (Malmsteen), Chris McCarvill (Dokken) and Vitalij Kuprij (Trans Siberian Orchestra) at age 22. Over 16 years teaching make for a qualified and effective private instructor for all your guitar needs. Todd also has a seven year history working for the School of Rock franchise and was formerly the Music Director of School of Rock Wexford.
Style
From Kirk Hammett to Yngwie Malmsteen, Todd has absorbed many influences in his long tenure as a guitarist. He is notably impacted by Akira Takasaki, Michael Romeo, Marty Friedman, Greg Howe, Andy La Rocque, Michael Denner, Pete Blakk, Hank Shermann, Timo Tolkki, Derek Sherinian and Jens Johansson. Neo-classical, Prog, Rock & Metal mostly pave the way for this musical journey!
Instruments
Apart from the guitar, Todd spent his younger years playing the drum set and acting as the section leader of his high school drum line. Fear not, if you desire more rhythm knowledge! Todd also has formal ear training from Berklee and plays the bass on occasion.
Todd Seitz's STYGIA
Coming the epic year of 2026, mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordstrom. The long awaited album 'Divine Allegiance' has been resurrected from the ashes for its bombastic release. A dark fantasy adventure immersing you in a land of sword & sorcery. Featuring vocalist Michael Vescera (Yngwie Malmsteen, Loudness), Bassist Michael LePond (Symphony X), Drummer John Macaluso (Ark, Michael Romeo) and Keyboardist Kevin Codfert (Myrath, Adagio). Guest soloists Jens Johansson (Stratovarius, Rainbow), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius, Allen/Lande, Avalon). Keep your eyes peeled for the first single and video announcement soon!