Tom
Hess (Magic Circle Music recording artist) tours the world in
the melodic metal band, Holyhell, including huge concerts in
Europe for tens of thousands of metal/rock fans, sharing the
stage with other bands such as: Manowar, Rhaposdy, NightWish,
Children of Bodom, Testament, EdGuy, to name a few.
His solo project, a progressive rock / guitar virtuoso based
band called HESS, has also sold records in more than 50 countries
worldwide. His solo career he has achieved international acclaim
and outstanding critical reviews in numerous guitar publications.
In addition to his recording and touring schedule, Tom teaches
students from many countries through his correspondence teaching,
training and mentoring programs. He also teaches at Harper College
in Palatine, Illinois, his private teaching studio in Illinois,
National Guitar Workshop and occasionally holds master classes
and clinics in other cities. Tom has published his own instructional
books, Training CDs and is planning to release several new major
publications within this next year.
“…yes,
it’s great to sell lots of records and tour the world
for huge audiences, but it’s also very rewarding for me
to teach, train and mentor my students to fulfill their dreams
of becoming pros too…”
Tom’s background: Began playing guitar seriously the very
first day more than 20 years ago. Hess studied extensively with
virtuoso-master, George Bellas for 5 years and with world class
teacher, Jack Wilson. Simultaneously, Tom went on to earn two
music degrees from Roosevelt University and Harper College.
STUDENTS:
As
Tom Hess also instructs other teachers how to teach effectively,
a number of Tom's students have contributed to Shred Academy,
including: