Kevin Joseph Zugschwert is a multi-instrumentalist musician and producer from the United States. Born in Colorado, he began playing the piano and guitar at an early age, learning multiple instruments and music theory by age 12. His unique style of playing often draws on rock and classical music. Over the years, he has played in several bands, and was the founding member of the group Isolation. He has released 5 albums of his own music, and has produced others, often collaborating with other artists. He has been featured in a variety of magazines, and has been producing for film and television. He is a passionate advocate for music education, and is often found teaching or performing in his local community. Kevin is an artist whose music is truly timeless, and his passion for creating and playing music is evident to anyone who hears him. Kevin has over 30 years experience including teaching, live performances, songwriting, and studio recordings.

Education:
Master Classes - Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson),
Master Classes - Kevin Eubanks (The Tonight Show)
Master Classes -  Dave Martone (Joe Satriani, Michael Angelo Batio)
Westminster High - General - 1991 - 1995
Mentorship; Neil Haverstick, and Todd Keehn.

Achievements:
Country Showdown Nebraska State Title of 2015
Six String Theory Rock Guitar Competition top 5 of 2011
Guitar Player Guitar Superstar top 10 of 2010
Guitar World magazine top 10 shred the web of 2009
 

Five Studio Albums:

'Floating Away' - 2019 (Kevin Joseph)

'Guitar Relaxation'- 2012

'Fungi'- 2010

'Subject To Change'- 2006

'Over The Limit'- 2004

Testimonials:

"Kevins a super nice guy, this music is a vehicle to
show what a fast guitar player you are." George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob)

“You did an awesome job with this.” - Gary Hoey

“You can obviously play like a lunatic.” - Elliot Easton (The Cars)

"Excellent technique, great chops." - Reeves Gabrel (David Bowie)

“Kevins a great guitar player” - Dave Martone

“One More Chance (track #6) floored me,
totally love it. It reminds me of Joe Satriani. The flow is very melodic. Also
really enjoyed Takin' Back (track #8) and Wait For It (track #4). Lots of Paul Gilbert influences in there I think amongst others. Nice production as well."
- Nick Baldrian of Fireworks Magazine

Specialties:

metal, rock, acoustic, classical, country, flamenco, fingerstyle, and blues