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PRIMARY INSTRUMENT(S):
Bass Guitar
Composer
Drum Programmer
Engineer
Guitar
Keyboards
Programmer
Rhythm Guitar
Teacher
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT(S):
TYPE OF WORK DESIRED:
TOURINGRECORDING
CLUB GIGS
PRIVATE PARTIES
TEACHING MUSIC LESSONS
Other
CHART READING/WRITING SKILLS :
WRITE
READ
WRITE
READ
HOME STUDIO :
Home Studio:Yes
No
ENGINEER :
Engineer:Yes
No
ADDITIONAL SKILLS :
Additional Skiills:PRODUCER
ARRANGER
BAND LEADER
ROAD MANAGER
Other
Description:
I'm a professional musician whose work spans several areas of the music industry. He is best known as a progressive rock guitarist, but he also works as a composer, producer, vocalist, and music educator.
His work includes:
- Guitarist – Performs progressive rock, metal, fusion, and instrumental music, and is known for technical and expressive guitar playing.
- Composer & Songwriter – Writes original instrumental and vocal music, including concept albums and film-style compositions.
- Music Producer & Audio Engineer – Produces songs from start to finish, including arranging, recording, mixing, and mastering. He also offers production services to other artists.
- Founder of Mizraab – Founded the progressive metal band Mizraab, one of Pakistan’s pioneering progressive rock/metal acts.
- Session Musician – Has recorded and performed with artists including Ali Haider, Junoon, Sajjad Ali, Junaid Jamshed, Strings, and others.
- Music Educator – Teaches guitar online, covering technique, improvisation, music theory, songwriting, and production.
- Recording Artist – Has released solo albums including Abstract Point of View, Ishq Ki Subah, Tale of the Lunatics, and The First One.
Resume / Bio:
Faraz Anwar
Progressive Rock Guitarist | Composer | Producer | Vocalist | Music Educator
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Email: farazanwarofficial@gmail.com
Website: Faraz Anwar Official
Professional Summary
Internationally recognized progressive rock guitarist, composer, producer, and music educator with over 30 years of professional experience. Founder of the progressive metal band Mizraab and acclaimed for pioneering instrumental progressive rock in Pakistan. Extensive experience in recording, touring, songwriting, production, and online music education. Recipient of the Berklee College of Music Outstanding Musical Achievement Award (1996).
Professional Experience
Independent Recording Artist & Music Producer
1995 – Present
- Released multiple internationally acclaimed solo albums.
- Performed and toured across more than 10 countries.
- Produced, composed, arranged, mixed, and mastered original music.
- Collaborated with over 50 artists across rock, pop, and fusion genres.
- Sold more than 50,000 records worldwide.
Founder & Lead Guitarist – Mizraab
- Founded one of Pakistan’s pioneering progressive metal bands.
- Released critically acclaimed albums including Panchi and Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil.
- Performed at major concerts and festivals internationally.
Session Guitarist & Composer
Collaborated with renowned Pakistani artists including:
- Ali Haider
- Sajjad Ali
- Junoon
- Junaid Jamshed
- Strings
- Fakhr-e-Alam
Television
Featured guitarist on Coke Studio Pakistan (multiple seasons).
Education & Recognition
- Berklee College of Music – Outstanding Musical Achievement Award (1996)
- Awarded a scholarship by Berklee College of Music (unable to attend due to personal circumstances).
Skills
- Lead & Rhythm Guitar
- Progressive Rock & Metal Composition
- Music Production
- Recording, Mixing & Mastering
- Songwriting & Arranging
- Live Performance
- Vocal Performance
- Online Music Instruction
Selected Discography
- Abstract Point of View
- Ishq Ki Subah
- Tale of the Lunatics
- The First One