John Matero is a Jazz-Rock hybrid guitarist from Bear Mountain, New York. He is the inventor of the Proteus 8-String Guitar, the author of Fretboard Mechanics and the composer of the Fretboard Frenzy CD. His unusual and unorthodox approach embellishes elements of Jazz, Blues and Rock infused with high speed runs, exotic and unusual textures, odd meters and tempos to create a diverse and exploratory musical landscape.

John's instrumental themes and guitar workshops have been inspiring, entertaining and educating listeners, guitarists and students for over 25 years. During that time, he has received top Critical and Industry acclaim from:

Pat Steele - Type-O-Negative & Carnivore
Pat Thrall - Pat Travers Band & Meatloaf
Johnny Stix - Editor for Guitar for the Practicing Musician and Cherry Lane Music
Arlen Roth - Method Book Author & Recording artist
The Crusaders
Johnny Jewel - John Berensky
Joe Bednarik - Philadelphia Jazz Guitarist
Ned Steinberger - Steinberger Guitars
Jay Beckenstein - Spyro Gyra
Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne