Where have all the guitar heroes gone? You know the ones: signature sound, mind-blowing style, genius leads, and riffs that were practically songs unto themselves. Virtuoso musician and composer Marc Seal is the new guitar hero, effortlessly closing the chasm between the old guard and new school. Practically born with a guitar in his hands, the Southern California-based axe-slinger has been accurately described as a �melodic technician.� He is Internationally renowned for his high level of musical accomplishments, fluid style and progressive rock sensibilities. Marc�s latest CD (self-titled) is the perfect example of how his instrument is a direct extension of his soul and is amplified through his heart.

Like his fast fretwork, Marc Seal himself is seemingly everywhere at once. The GIT graduate is a singular talent, but there are thousands of ambitious guitarists who admire his work and study his technique. A mere fifty of them are lucky enough to take private instruction from him when he�s not on tour, but Marc gives others the next best thing as the host of �The Ultimate Guitar Show!� The Ultimate Guitar Show was created by Marc and airs 3 times a week throughout Southern California as well as over the internet via Taylor Guitars website and features celebrity musicians like Alter Bridge, Jason Mraz and Toby Lightman. The show has been viewed by several hundred thousand people worldwide in over 40 countries and is continuing to expand markets!

Marc writes, produces, directs and performs on camera as well as musically scores the popular series. The MarcSeal.com online music community boasts members from over 40 different countries from across the globe, and a massive 120,000+ posts to date at: www.MarcSeal.com/forum

In addition to a prolific catalogue of recorded music, Marc has a line of multi-media CDs, including an instructional series of various genres, a Prepare to Shred series containing pre-recorded drums, bass, keyboards and rhythm guitars, allowing the user to play live lead guitar, and episodes from his elaborate Internet show Guitar Mania that he hosted for two years, complete with lights, cameras and a lot of guitar action.

Marc�s adaptability as a musician and sharp proficiency as a producer make him an outstanding composer for film and TV with film credits that include Ski School 2 and Panama Red. His fluid instrumentals even graced the award winning wildlife film Wild Dolphins & Whales of Southern California that took 5 awards at the International Wildlife Film Festival and included the Merit award for "Best Use of Music."

Marc�s guitar prowess is really showcased in his live show! His sell-out performances and glowing reviews from publications such as Music Connection tell the story why Eric Clapton�s Crossroads Guitar fest invited Marc and his band to perform at the guitar event of the decade. Marc joined Clapton, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, John Mayer and a dizzying array of guitar superstars. While at Crossroads in Texas, Marc filmed an interview for a feature documentary tribute to The Fender Stratocaster to be aired on a major national network and available on DVD. The producers at Earthbound Entertainment will also include in this tribute, Marc�s studio performance of his hit song "Strat Boogie" which has been officially selected as the theme song for the film.

Marc's proud relationships with Musicians Institute, Taylor Guitars, Guitar Center, Fender Guitars, Rocktron, and Mesa Boogie amplifiers affords these brands television exposure and high international visibility on a weekly basis.

Marc Seal is �in-tune� and ready to �take the lead� into 2007 and beyond!!!

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