Bret Sanor - Guitar for God

Bret Sanor grew up in Sebring, Ohio and began his musical journey with a drum set at the age of three. He learned to play the marching cadences used by the marching band at football games. By grade school, he began playing the trumpet/coronet, however he traded in the brass for the guitar, by following this love for rock and metal music. He bought his first Harmony guitar by age fifteen out of a Fingerhut catalog. In addition to the guitar, he plays about twenty different instruments. After learning some music theory, he's been able to transpose music easily for each of them.

However, despite an amazing start to his musical career, it almost came to an end. "In 2002, I faced a horrific industrial accident at my job while making sandpaper, leaving my life and ability to ever play music again, hanging in the balance. My fervent faith in God grew stronger and after being miraculously healed and doing months of rehabilitative therapy, I play better than I did before, despite doctors telling me I'd never play again. I now have a newfound passion for music and spreading the Word of Jesus Christ to the world."

Bret currently resides in North Canton, Ohio and performs in the area, focusing primarily on "virtuoso style instrumentals. I have my own flare and flavor of music that sets me apart from other artists with a wide span of styles and genres." His fingers seem to fly non-stop over the frets, producing an impressive end product that is sure to be met with enthusiasm (and a bit of envy) by guitar enthusiasts.

SA: Who are your musical influences?

Bret: God, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Franz Liszt, Paganini, Chopin, Handel, Michael Angelo Batio, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Tony MacAlpine, Frank Gambale, Alan Holdsworth, Dream Theater, Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass, Brent Mason, Petra, Metallica, Pantera, Mudvayne, Disciple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, Led Zepplin, Steve Miller, SRV, Buddy Guy, Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakum, Buckethead, Paul Gilbert, Neil Zaza much much more...

SA: Do you have a personal favorite style of music?