Eric Petersen

Eric began teaching guitar at the Herger Music Store and playing professionally in 1986. Since then he graduated from Grove School of Music, Van Nuys and went on to work as a session guitarist and song writer/lyricist in Los Angeles for Mickey Free, Bryan Adams and Gene Simmons. He worked with many bands as a ghostwriter and performing sessions specializing in Classical and Flamenco styles as well as Rock, Country and Jazz. In 1994, Eric began work in the Video Game industry as an Audio Specialist and Composer working for Vicious Byte, Matrix Games. THQ, Just Play, EA, Activision and Vizual F/X Studios. He taught Game Design: Special Topics in Summer 2008 at The Guildhall at Legacy, Southern Methodist University. He currently Mentors 8 Guitarists/year and produces Video Games while working on a Chemistry Degree. He also plays guitar for the UVU Jazz Ensemble and participates in the Guitar Master Course.