Hailing from NW PA, I've been fortunate enough to enjoy some great opportunities on local, regional and national levels. I enjoy all styles of guitar, both in live performance and studio sessions and also as a guitar instructor.

A Little Bit About Me

What's up, my name is Eric Brewer. I'm 24 years old and I am a guitarist based out of Northwestern PA. I picked up my first guitar at age 16 and haven't put it down since. While still in high school, I took college courses in music at a local university and played in their classical ensemble. After finishing high school, I was able to enter Pittsburgh's Duquesne University School of Music with college credits and a nice scholarship already in hand. After hanging around Pittsburgh for a few years, I returned to my hometown to forge on from here. I'm an avid songwriter as well as performer and guitar teacher.

Aside from my band Eric Brewer & Friends, I perform with acoustic singer/ songwriter Claire Stuczynski, cover band Shutdown Corner, Ron Yarosz and The Vehicle, jazz bassist Steve Trohoske, and even a little country with The Kellie Lynne Band. I am also involved with several other special projects such as the Rock House Foundation All Star Band, and the Rock Erie Music Awards House Band.

I recently had the honor of competing in Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar 08 in San Francisco, CA. While I didn't place in the top 3 for the "big" prizes, I very much consider myself (and ALL of the contestants!) a winner just by being there. I received a great prize package and an unforgettable trip to CA. Meeting some of my all time guitar heroes such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Andy Summers was the thrill of a lifetime! Thanks to Guitar Player, and especially editor, Michael Molenda, who made all of us feel like rock stars!

I'm always down for a jam, studio session work and writing new tunes. I enjoy all types of music from rock to funk, jam, jazz, acoustic and country. If you are a You Tube fan, please visit there and search for my Guitar Player Superstar performance video and a wide selection of my various bands' videos. Also, please view my myspace site at www.myspace.com/ericbrewerandfriends for full information, gig schedule, reviews, pics, videos, etc.

Peace.