Anuj A.

I’ve been playing guitar for over 12 years, ever since my cousin introduced me to acoustic guitar when I was 10. My musical influences—Guthrie Govan, Steve Vai, Jason Richardson, and John Petrucci—shaped my passion for rock and metal. I’ve been the lead guitarist for two bands, The 6x6 Project and Coalescence. With 6x6, I performed extensively in college-level competitions, blending Carnatic, rock, and prog styles and consistently placing in the top ranks. With Coalescence, a nu-metal/heavy-metal band, I performed multiple gigs focused on Slipknot-inspired material. Outside of band performances, I’ve been a dedicated bedroom guitarist, recording covers and composing original pieces. I’ve also recreated film soundtracks Interstellar, Inception, Attack on Titan using the Reaper DAW, which sparked my deeper interest in production and sound design.