Jason Becker
American guitarist and composer · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1969 · age 57
Jason Eli Becker is an American composer and former guitarist. At the age of 16, he became part of the Shrapnel Records-produced duo Cacophony with his friend Marty Friedman, and they released two albums, Speed Metal Symphony (1987) and Go Off! (1988).
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My advice for creating instrumental music would depend on what kind of tune you are making. Having a strong melody is a good starting point.
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Since the dissolution of Cacophony in 1989, Becker has undertaken a solo career, releasing seven albums since his 1988 debut Perpetual Burn. He later joined David Lee Roth's solo band and recorded one album with him, A Little Ain't Enough.