“There are two types of music: music I like and music I don’t like”. This genre inclusive approach has exposed Curtis Fornadley to a wide variety of music. Distilled over time, these influences have emerged and helped shape his unique musical voice. The primary vehicle of his musical expression is the guitar. Starting with classical guitar at the age of 11, Curtis has spent his life dedicated to learning, creating and pushing the boundaries of the guitar and his music. To the new listener his guitar driven music sounds like Rock but quickly the currents of Jazz, Blues, Surf, and Country can be heard along with the common thread that ties them all together: great melodies, virtuosity, and soulful playing. In June 2023 Curtis released “A Half Step Away“, his 6th full album. In 2015 Curtis released the “Tone Wizards” book project, which includes 17 interviews with top guitarists and gear gurus on the quest for the ultimate sound. This book is available in both print and eBook formats. In 2007, Curtis was one of ten finalists in Guitar Player Magazine’s “Guitar Superstar Competition".