Biography:

Instrumental guitarist, songwriter and professional Guitar teacher born and raised in Canberra ACT and now based in Brisbane.

Brendan McLaughlin is the lead guitarist and chief songwriter for Brisbane progressive rock/metal/jazz fusion band The Cilikis Progressio Project

Influence by a number of musicians over the years, in recent times in the pursuit of perfect tone, these influences have change drastically. Returning to old influences and dumping a few along the way has changed Brendan's approach to everything guitar and songwriting related.

Influential Guitarists:
Paul Gilbert, Alex Skolnick, Vernon Reid, Aaron Barret, Malcolm Young, Chris Chenney, Joe Satriani, Dave Murray, Rocky George, George Benson and Eric Petersen.

Influential Bands:
Racer-X, Testament, Rammstein, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Reel Big Fish, Exodus, Overkill, Anthrax, Death Angel, Annihilator.

Influential Musical Genre's:
Thrash Metal, Instrumental Rock, Speed Metal, Hard Rock, Pub Rock, Jazz, Classical