Order Carl's New Instructional DVD!

"High Intensity Rock - Lead Guitar" available now!

DVDCarl has completed his first instructional guitar DVD, entitled "High Intensity Rock - Lead Guitar". The lessons found on this DVD will help you become a better player!

In this information-packed 90 minute DVD, you'll find sections on phrasing, building an intense solo, voice leading, concepts for playing over common rock music chord types including Major Scale Modes, Pentatonic and Blues, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Triads and Arpeggios.

There are also bonus features including full song performance, detailed interview and a section on Carl's gear. Available now! 

Learn more here.

Elf Riffs - Video Lessons online at Guitar World!

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Latest News

Work has begun on new Carl Roa album
Been busy in the studio working on my next release. Really excited to be writing and recording again! Lot's of different music on this album, and may have a few special guest artists on the record too! The album should be out and available by October. Please check back for updates and soundclips!

Carl finishes mixing and mastering on the new Rick Graham album "Insideout"!
Rick is a fellow Suhr guitar endorsee and a phenomenal guitarist! He dispays great versatility on this release ... from high tech electric solos to classical guitar masterpieces! The album is available from Steve Vai's Digital Nations, and also direct from Ricks website. Check it out here!

Carl finishes mixing and mastering on the new Mike Bauer's album "My Own World"!
Mike is an awesome guitar player, and I really enjoyed working with him on his first solo release. Great phrasing, chops and plenty of soul! Mike's band is top notch across the board. Please check it out at CD Baby. Mike Bauer - "My Own World"

Carl Roa Band bassist, Ethan Meixsell, releases new album!
While you may know Ethan as the bassist for the Carl Roa Band, Ethan is also an accomplished guitarist. He has just released his first solo Guitar instrumental CD titled"Pathos and Logos". Click here for more info!

Carl Signs on with Suhr Guitars, Xotic Effects and Digitech!

Suhr Guitars
Carl has signed on with Suhr Guitars. He has just received a custom 24 Fret Modern. "It's the best guitar I have ever played!" says Carl. For more info check the Gear Page.

Xotic Effects
He has been performing and recording with the RC Booster, AC Booster and BB PreAmp. For more info check the Gear Page.

Digitech
As a long time Digitech fan, Carl is now working with the RP1000. For more info check the Gear Page.

Carl's CD's

eternity Heavy Meddle
Carl Roa Band
Eternity
Magic Elf
Heavy Meddle

Reviews

Ass-kickingly ferocious jazz fusion/progressive hard rock... Roa is an extremely formidable player.

- Guitar World

Carl Roa's playing on the new CD is phenomenal! Great work man!

- John Petrucci of Dream Theater

Hot all-instrumental progressive...prolific chops

- Progression Magazine