Instructor
Carlos Lichman
PROFESSIONAL GUITAR TEACHER
About me
Carlos Lichman as known as THE GUITAR MAN worked with famous names of music business as Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo/ Dream Theater), Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth), Leviaethan (Brazil), Pablo Soler (Argentina), Celso Barbieri (UK), Richie Kotzen (USA), Carcinosi (Brazil) Theodore Ziras (Greece), Vernon Neily (USA), Francesco Fareri (Italy), Krzysztof Gwiazda (Poland) e Pawel Burczyk (Poland).
Carlos’ passion for playing music has always been matched by his excitement for sharing musical knowledge. A guitar instructor for over two decades, Lichman has taught students of all ages and skill levels. He has authored multi-week courses for guitar instruction sites, has recorded instructional DVDs and has written books teaching advanced techniques and musical concepts. Carlos Lichman has performed guitar clinic through South America and Europe sharing his knowledge and music experiences.
Important fact in Carlos’ career:
- Winner of Portal Shred Guitar Contest 2020
- Lendas Urbanas de Porto Alegre album was chosen as one of the best records by Roadie Crew magazine in 2020 (Brazil),
- Guest on TRIBUTE TO AC/DC CD with the band Leviaethan,
- Carlos wrote columns to the Portuguese magazine WORLD OF METAL from 2018 to 2020,
- Guitarist of the polish musical WIRTUOZI along with the famous pianist Krzysztof Gwiazda and the actor Pawel Burczyk (first Polish actor who received an Oscar in Hollywood),
- Guitar Coacher of Guitarflix web site in 2017,
- Winner of the FUMPROARTE music project (Brazil),
- Tour in Europe 2015/2017 (Poland, Czech Republic and England),
- Carlos Lichman was quoted in the book "Música do Rio Grande do Sul, Ontem e Hoje" by Rogério Ratner as one of the greatest guitarists dedicated to instrumental rock in Brazil. The book was released in 2015,
- Lichman was the host of youtube channel “Guitarra Nocaute”,
- Two times top seller in the web store Guitar 9 Records (USA),
- Open act for Richie Kotzen (Mr.Big / Poison) in Porto Alegre/2010 (Brazil),
- Tour with Pablo Soler in 2008 (Argentina),
Discography:
As a solo artist (Albuns, Eps, Singles & Demos):
Carlos Lichman – Cyber Mental Prision (2022)
Carlos Lichman – In The Middle Of Wolves (single/2020)
Carlos Lichman – Antimatter Puzzle (single/2020)
Carlos Lichman – Lendas Urbanas de Porto Alegre (2019)
Carlos Lichman - Something Wicked (2018)
Carlos Lichman – XX Years (2016)
Carlos Lichman – Bi - Polar (2014)
Carlos Lichman - Rock / Fusion Experience (2013)
Carlos Lichman - Guitar Orchestration (EP/2013)
Carlos Lichman - Genocide (2010)
Carlos Lichman - Firestorm (2007)
Carlos Lichman - Intense Guitar Playing (EP/2005)
Carlos Lichman - Planet Rock (Demo/ 2003)
As sideman:
Mercic - Mercic_6_2020 (2020)
Mercic - Mercic_5_2019 (2019)
Tribute To AC/DC - For Those About to Rock (2018)
Antonio Celso Barbieri – It’s Time to Think! (2016)
On the Barbier’s Chair – Rock Express (Single/2016)
On the Barbier’s Chair – Monster (Single/2015)
Recitatus - Celebrando Mozart (Live DVD / 2006)
Neverland - Wake Up the Dragons (Demo/ 2001)
Soundtrack for movies, radio, television and Youtube channels:
O Bom, O Mau e o Vilão (Portugal/2020)
Area X (UK/2020)
Filme Eurydice (France/2016)
Soundtrack for BCS Company (USA/ 2012)
Soundtrack for FRET NET (Australia/ 2012)
Soundtrack for Masters of Shred - (Guatemala/ 2012)
Compilation CDs:
Imperative Music Compilation CD 5 (2012)
Rock Soldiers Vol.14 (2009)
Programa Contramão (2007)
Instructional products:
Fire Picking - on-line course (2023)
Tapping Guitar for Beginners - on-line course (2018)
Firestorm Guitar Method (2008)