Jose Ignacio Pantoja

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Profile

• Musician
• Guitarist

Instruments

• Guitar
• Vocals
• Drums
• Bass

Genres

• Jazz
• Rock
• Blues
• Country
• R&b And Soul
• Triphop
• Pop
• Metal
• Country
• Reggae
• Electronic
• Indie

Influences

• Steve Lukather
• Gary Moore
• Pat Metheny
• Jake E. Lee
• George Lynch
• George Benson
• Neal Schon
• Vinnie Moore
• Nile Rodgers
• Paul Jackson Jr
• Carlos Santana
• Richie Blackmore
• Richie Kotzen
• John Sykes
• Srvaughn
• Mark Knopfler
• Jeff Beck
• Joe Bonamassa
• Robben Ford
• Aldimeola

Equipment

• Tom Anderson
• Laney Amp
• Fractal Audio Systems
• Tech 21
• Friedman
• Yamaha
• Sennheiser
• Shure
• Elixir Strings
• Jim Dunlop

Languages

• English
• Spanish

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Im a 35 years old guitar player from Chile who live in Miami, I play mostly Rock,blues ,funk ,pop ,metal and some experimental music. I love all kind of music challenges and Im always very pro about any kind of gig or proyect Im involve.

What is your music dream?

Play the most I can with all kind of musicians and get the best of each, and travel the world playing music.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Teaching all around the globe hiw to have empathy and be humble

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

There are so many but the first one I remember when I was a baby its Cum on feel the noise - Quiet Riot

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Michael jackson, Iron Maiden , Pat Metheny , ACDC, Black Sabbath, Toto , Earth Wind and Fire, John Coltrane, Astor Piazzolla, Violeta Parra , Victor Jara , Flaco Spinetta , Joe Vasconcellos , Divididos, Illapu, Los Jaivas, Fito Paez, Guns N Roses, Journey , Debussy, Erik Satie, Esbjorn Svensson , Frank Zappa , Rush , Gary Moore , Jamiroquai , David Bowie, Queen ,Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Kiss , John Cage, Andres Calamaro, Fabulosos Cadillacs , Miles Davis ,George Benson , etc etc etc....

What inspires you to make music?

Everything,since I was born I feel it

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Music is for everyone and we have it ti enjoy it and share it

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Happiness, Adrenaline, Energy, passsion, love, power

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Play more and share more, dont follow just what sounds on the media, be honest with your taste

What do you think of Drooble?

I guess its good to have a new serious plattform to share and show our work,its very welcome

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Bad salarys and few places to play

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes, I regularly go to local gigs,from any kind, jazz, covers, rock, pop,etc..

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Knowledge not just in your instrument and music,also about the business and home studio

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Los Kuervos del Sur Congreso Victor Jara VIoleta Parra Fernando Ulibarri Solange Sosa Benjamin Lechuga

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