How has "Full Circle" been received by people and the press?
I´ve had great responses so far,The reviews have been really good.The Cd is
reviewed on alot of popular sites.People that bought the Cd say they really
like it.I put so much music on the disc, there is somthing for everyone to
enjoy.

How would you compare "Full Circle" with your previous album "Total
Freedom"?
Well "Full Circle" Has more full band arrangements."Total Freedom" is mainly
Guitar with Percussion and Orchestration.On "Full Circle" I have some vocals
on it.Im mainly a Instrumental artist ,im not really a singer but its
fun.Both albums do Have a Variety of Styles of music of on them.Electric and
Acoustic.

Before becoming a solo artist you have passed for a lot of bands...which
are your memories on that experiences?
Well i Have lots of memories of past experiences,I share a few with you.I had
a lot of cool shows back then.We opened for alot of National acts.Such as
Yngwie Malmsteen,Spin doctors,KC and the Sunshine band,Vinnie Moore ,Shotgun
Messiah and more .Being real young it was cool to be part of.My Previous
bands I was in we released cds that were Getting radio play. We were selling
alot of cds also.I worked with a lot of great Players so i have lots of
memories.It was a learning Experience for me.

Do you like to be considered a guitar hero or do you prefer to be
considered a great composer?
I Prefer to be considered a great Composer.Because if you cant write a good
song then your guitar playing wont go any where,you will always be Backing
people up.There is alot more to just being a Guitarist.Being a great composer
and a great guitarist is what im always striving for.

Are you presenting the material in "Full Circle" live?
Yeah I do a Bunch of Songs off "Full Circle" Some of my best material is on
there.Everytime we play people are always yelling out the tunes.Dark
Aqua,Burgundy mist,Touch the sky ,Scatterbrain etc.There is some more tunes i
want to incorporate to the live show.

Why did you choose to work with Johnny Crash (drums) and Mark David
(bass)?
Because they are into the music they are playing, which is important for
musicians backing up an artist.Mark David is a old High school Buddy,We grew
up listening to similiar music.They are Good players.

How did the opportunity to participate in the "Warmth in the Wilderness"
tribute to Jason Becker arise?
I got a email from a Friend in the UK named Nicky Baldrian.He asked me if I
wanted to be on it.I inmediately said YES. I´m very honored to be a part of the
Cd,There is some great players on it and Jason was such an Amazing Player.

How important was for you as a musician you experience in the GIT
Institute?
Real important !!!! GIT really opened up a lot of doors for my Guitar
playing.I became aware of so many different styles and Techniques. Watching
and playing with so many amazing players every day was great.I worked real
Hard,i Graduated with Honors.

How did you start to write lessons for guitar magazines such as Guitar
Player or Guitar 9?
For Guitar Player ,i sent them some Lessons and they really dug them.Guitar 9
i´ve been writing lessons for about 10 months now i really love doing them.I´ve
been getting some good Feedback on the lessons.

How important is for you teaching music and guitar?
I´ve Been teaching Professionally now for over 14 years now.I´m teaching over
60 students weekly.I like Helping out people.Plus i Have some great
students.It keeps you on your toes.It is great for your playing ,you can
really learn a lot too.Guitar is Extremely important for me.I Love Teaching
but i really want to perform more and Tour.


Why do you choose to take lessons from such fusion guitar greats as
Stanley Jordan and Bill Connors?
Well i grew up listening to Fusion artists like Al Dimeola,Stanley Jordan
etc.I Heard Bill Connors with Chick Corea.They are Both great Players.Stanley
Jordan has a Very unique style of Playing,and he has his own unique approach
to Music Theory.

I see that you have had a lot of teachers...do you search a special
aspect on each of them to learn?
When i was going to Git i was studying with a lot of Different Teachers.I´m
into many styles of Music.I would learn Different techniques from each of
Them.They all had Different Approaches.

Which will be your next step in your solo career?
Well Im recording tracks for my 3rd solo album.I want to finish that up and
get that out there.I really need to find a Record label and a Distrubution
Deal,To get my Music heard.Also i need to find a Booking agent to help me get
shows in the US and over seas.

Something more to add?
Well visit my site www.mikecampese.com Check back often for new releases and
the Latest news,Lessons etc. Dont forget to check out my cds "Total Freedom"
and "Full Circle".They both are Available at Guitar 9.com and Amazon.com.Or
you can get them through my website. Thanks,Mike Campese