Quotes
 

Ysrafel's Music Lessons:
 

"When I first went to take lessons with Ysrafel I didn't know how music really worked. I could play chords and techniques on guitar, but I wasn't sure how to put it all together to make my own songs. I couldn't figure out when to use certain chords, or why the songs I was making didn't sound quite right. I wanted to make my own music that sounded how I wanted it to sound.

After we had been working together for a little while, I was quickly able to make the connections and begin writing music that truly sounded good. Ysrafel gave me a very in depth understanding of things in music that I didn't even know existed. Taking lessons with him was a huge turning point for me. If we had never taken lessons together, I would never have made it to where I am today!"

Matt Stanley, Colorado, USA
 

"I sing and play guitar in 2 metal bands, and in that kind of genre you tend to come across a lot of weird chords. So when it comes to writing music, whenever I've needed some help figuring out which key I was in, what type of chord I was using, or what scale would be cool to use, Ysrafel has always quickly helped me out. I am still amazed at how amazingly easy he makes it to understand music theory."

Marcus Carlzon- Guitarist/Vocalist- A Hole Inside,Split Second Eyes Wide
www.myspace.com/splitsecondeyeswide
"Although I've been in several bands and play piano, I've never absorbed more than a passing familiarity with music theory.  As a vocalist, however, it's important to understand what's going on in the music to be able to communicate intelligently with the rest of the band - and, of course, to compose original music.  Whenever I have questions about how to interpret a chord or understand what's going on in a chord progression, Ysrafel is quick to help out and provides easy-to-understand explanations, and very patient in explaining further if I don't understand the first time around."
Adrienne Osborn- Professional vocalist, musician, and voice/ performance coach
 

"Ysrafel is one of those musicians who not only understands a lot about music, but goes out of his way to help others enrich their understanding of it.  It is because of this, and his wide variety of musical influences, that I have a great amount of respect for him.  

...Any future music students would be lucky to have an instructor like Ysrafel... one who knows how to impart knowledge in easily grasped terms, but is not afraid to ask questions himself."

Kole- Composer, Guitarist, & Instructor
 
 
 
Quotes on Sweep Picking Mastery:
 

"Sweep Picking Mastery is a complete work of art! It has everything I could ever want about sweep picking. It will challenge the amateur and advanced player, but has great exercises for the beginners too which is rare! I highly recommend this book to anyone that needs a challenge in their sweep picking!!"

-Oscar Ortega, Idaho, USA

Professional Guitar Player / Solo Artist
 

"If you want to start learning sweep picking or improve your sweeping technique, "Sweep Picking Mastery" is THE book for you. This book covers the very basics of what sweep picking is about to applying the technique creatively in your playing. We learn important things such as how to hold the pick and proper muting techniques. It takes us from the fundamentals of the sweep picking movement, 2 string sweeps to 6 string sweeps with combinations with other techniques. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to be very proficient at sweep picking."

Emmanuel Chan, Singapore

 
Various Quotes on Ysrafel's music and playing:
 
''Ysrafel's musical style is one of the most original combination of genres I have ever heard He is not afraid to bridge the gap between several seemingly unrelated musical styles and does so with great effect. Check him out, his music speaks for itself! I have also been involved in several projects with Ysrafel and his work ethic and team player mentality have helped make them a success!''
-Mike Philippov
 
''Ysrafel’s compositions fusing high level guitar playing and electronic instrumentation are powerful examples of creativity that stand out in a world of instrumental shred clichés. He demonstrates a strong sense of melody and phrasing, which he uses to develop fascinating layers of guitars and synthesized sounds. Ysrafel’s upcoming release promises to be a unique exposition of killer guitar playing.''
 
-Dave Cardwell
 
"...Ysrafel is all over the range of different music genres, he is quite a unique and surprising musician."
 
-Angel Zamora
 
''...Ysrafel has a very refreshing and unique style of instrumental guitar. Along with great shredding he combines other elements not commonly heard in this genre. ''
 
-Lee Carlson
 
"...Ysrafel is an extremely gifted guitarist with one of the most progressive compositional minds I've seen in a while. His combination of dance/techno/trance music with guitar based music, creates a unique but effective sound which will leave you dancing, in awe, or both!"
 
-Kole