Click on the image to the left to watch footage taken during Kiko Loureiro's guitar masterclass.

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The Institute was lucky enough to play host to the incredible guitar talents of Kiko Loureiro; a Brazilian guitarist who has worked with such bands as Angra, Silent Moon and Blezgi Zatas.

Kiko recently headed into the Institute for a two hour performance and chat, and he definitely didn't disappoint anyone who attended this jaw dropping masterclass! However, Kiko is much more than just a dazzling player; he is also an extremely well versed musician in a wide range of styles. This, combined with his laid back and friendly demeanour, meant the event became an advice session not to be missed.

In March 2007 Kiko was voted "Best Guitarist" by respected Japanese music publication BURRN. Quite an achievement for a young guitarist from Brazil whose meteoric career has spawned numerous studio and live albums with ANGRA, as well as solo albums "No Gravity" and "Universo Inverso". But after witnessing Kiko live it is no surprise that he has been awarded this accolade. We hope he returns to the UK again soon. 

Kiko uses Seymour Duncan pickups in his ESP signature guitar, and Seymour Duncan were kind enough to support the event by providing a prize. Special congratulations go to Matthew Petropolous who knew his Kiko facts well enough to be the winning recipient of a pickup of his choice.